ESPN.com · Oct 12, 2023
Jon Rahm 4 shots behind leader Matthieu Pavon at Spanish Open
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MADRID -- Jon Rahm got off to a solid start in his attempt to surpass Seve Ballesteros by winning a fourth Spanish Open title, shooting 4-under 67 to sit four shots off the lead after Thursday's first round.
Matthieu Pavon was at the top of the leaderboard after a 63 at the Club de Campo Villa de Madrid that included seven birdies, an eagle and a bogey.
Wil Besseling was one shot back in second place, while Mike Lorenzo-Vera, Pedro Figueiredo and Eddie Pepperell were another stroke behind in a tie for third. Among those at 5 under were Marcel Siem and Shubhankar Sharma.