# Open de España leaders after first round

> Connor Syme and Grant Forrest share lead at Open de España with Sergio Garcia one back.
- Title: Open de España leaders after first round · Sky Sports
- Summary: Connor Syme and Grant Forrest share lead at Open de España with Sergio Garcia one back. Scotland's Connor Syme and Grant Forrest tied for the lead after the…
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- Source: Sky Sports — https://skysports.com/golf/news/12040/13596577/dp-world-tour-scotlands-connor-syme-and-grant-forrest-amongst-leaders-after-first-round-of-open-de-espa241a-with-sergio-garcia-one-back
- Published: 2026-10-08T16:11:00+00:00
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- Topics: open de espanya, connor syme, grant forrest, sergio garcia, dp world tour, golf, club de campo villa de madrid, sports
## First round leaders
Scotland's Connor Syme and Grant Forrest both made a five-under-par 66 to share a three-way lead after the opening round of the Open de España in Madrid.
## Sergio Garcia one back
Sergio Garcia sits one shot back with a four-under-par 68 after the first round of the Open de España.
## Eugenio Chacarra's round
Eugenio Chacarra made a 66 with two eagles and three bogeys to share the lead but is struggling with pain.
## Chacarra's pain
Chacarra said, 'It's not good, suffering a lot. It's been tough, not sure what is going to happen tomorrow.'

> It's not good, suffering a lot. It's been tough, not sure what is going to happen tomorrow.
## Daniel Hillier's hole-in-one
Daniel Hillier landed a hole-in-one from 187 yards on the 17th hole at the Open de España.
## Garcia's LIV Golf status
Garcia, whose stay with LIV Golf appears to be ending, is in a group at four under with an eagle on the fourth and four birdies offsetting two bogeys.
## Race to Dubai leader
Race to Dubai leader Patrick Reed had a frustrating round on his return from injury, finishing down the field at two over.
## Key takeaway

Scotland's Connor Syme and Grant Forrest tied for the lead after the first round of the Open de España, with Sergio Garcia one shot behind.