Forrest Takes One-Shot Lead in Madrid; Reed Misses Weekend
Grant Forrest carded a second-round 67 to lead the Open de España by one shot at 9-under par. Connor Syme and Joel Girrbach are tied for second at 8-under. Patrick Reed, the Race to Dubai leader, failed to make the cut.
Grant Forrest, a two-time DP World Tour winner, has made the weekend in all six of his previous Open de España appearances. He tied third at Real Club de Campo Villa de Madrid in 2021 and 2024. This week he opened with 66 and followed with 67, reaching 9 under despite a bogey on his first hole Friday.
Connor Syme, co-leader after round one, shot 68 and sits at 8 under. Joel Girrbach, still seeking his first DP World Tour title and third here last year, carded 66. Patrick Reed, the Race to Dubai leader, did not qualify for the weekend.
Forrest’s lead and Reed’s early exit may shape weekend viewing interest, with casual fans possibly drawn to a lesser-known leaderboard while Reed’s absence could reduce attention from American audiences. Local businesses around Madrid could see modest benefits from tournament crowds, though the cut’s main effect remains within golf’s competitive and commercial ecosystem.