2008 Spanish Open Golf Tournament
The stage is set for a thrilling 2008 Spanish Open (also known as the Open de España), hosted for the second time at the brand new Centro Nacional de Golf in Madrid. Star players and past Spanish Open winners will attempt to scoop the top prize and title of Open de España 2008 champion. Distinguished former Spanish Open champions include Arnold Palmer, Seve Ballesteros, Bernhard Langer and Nick Faldo.
Part of the PGA European Tour, the Spanish Open golf tournament is one of the oldest Open championships in continental Europe. The tournament, started in 1912, has a long history and has been a permanent fixture on the European Tour calendar since 1972. It has set records and in 2003 went down in golf history with the most players tied for the lead going into the final round of an event.
Opened in 2005, the Centro Nacional de Golf in Madrid played host to the Spanish Open in 2007 for the first time. The new and improved course will continue to challenge players with its longer holes and exposed design. With general playability being quite tough in its maiden year in 2007, South African Charl Schwartzel managed to walk off with the Spanish Open golf tournament top prize at the Centro Nacional de Golf in Madrid.
Competition is fierce amongst the finest European talent for the top spot. The Spanish Open golf tournament has seen its fair share of elite golfers grace its leaderboard. Distinguished former champions include Arnold Palmer, Seve Ballesteros, Bernhard Langer and Nick Faldo. Previous winners have set European Tour records and with its last title win in 2002 by Sergio Garcia, host nation Spain is hoping to make history and secure this prestigious title for the first time at this new location.
Hosted at the Centro Nacional de Golf on the outskirts of Madrid, getting to the 2008 Spanish Open golf tournament is easy. Get more information on travel and tickets for the tournament.
To make things even more interesting, place bets on how you think the 2008 Spanish Open golf tournament will go. We have betting information and heaps of interesting facts and trivia to keep you in the know.
The Spanish Open is an integral part of the PGA European Tour and continues to attract top players from around the world.
Can you predict the 2008 Spanish Open golf tournament champion? Will a Spanish winner triumph again at the new Centro Nacional de Golf?
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