Grant Forrest claims victory at Open de España, qualifies for Augusta
3 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 11, 2026, 5:16 PM
Last updated Oct 11, 2026
Grant Forrest secured his win at the Open de España in Madrid on October 11, finishing the tournament at 14 under par. On an eventful final day, a crowded leaderboard featured five players sharing the lead before Forrest's crucial birdie on the 18th hole clinched his victory. Despite a challenging front nine, Forrest's consistent performance allowed him to hold off competitors, including Eugenio Chacarra, who finished with a final score of 13 under. Forrest's win earns him spots at the 2027 Masters and the 2027 Open Championship at St. Andrews.
- •Forrest finished the tournament at 14 under par.
- •Eugenio Chacarra ended with a score of 13 under par.
- •Forrest's win qualifies him for the 2027 Masters and Open Championship.
- •Pressure mounted with five players sharing the lead on the final holes.
- •Forrest carded a final round score of 1-under 70.
- 5:59 PMESPN Golf — Forrest earns first trip to Masters with Spanish Open win
- 5:11 PMBBC Sport — Forrest earns major invites with Spanish Open win
- 4:09 PMYahoo Sports — 2026 Open de España: Grant Forrest wins to earn spot at Augusta, St. Andrews next year
"Grant Forrest got up-and-down for birdie on the reachable par-4 18th for a 2-under 70 and a one-shot victory in the Spanish Open, earning the 33-year-old from Scotland his first trip to Augusta National for the Masters.
"The back nine in Madrid was the ultimate test where five players shared the lead over the final three holes before Grant Forrest reached the winning score of 14 under.
"Scotland's Grant Forrest holds off a charge from home favourite Eugenio Chacarra to win the Spanish Open and book a spot at The Open and the Masters next year.
Sources
External links- ESPN GolfOct 11, 2026, 5:59 PMForrest earns first trip to Masters with Spanish Open win
Grant Forrest got up-and-down for birdie on the reachable par-4 18th for a 2-under 70 and a one-shot victory in the Spanish Open, earning the 33-year-old from Scotland his first trip to Augusta National for the Masters.
- BBC SportOct 11, 2026, 5:11 PMForrest earns major invites with Spanish Open win
Scotland's Grant Forrest holds off a charge from home favourite Eugenio Chacarra to win the Spanish Open and book a spot at The Open and the Masters next year.
- Yahoo SportsOct 11, 2026, 4:09 PM2026 Open de España: Grant Forrest wins to earn spot at Augusta, St. Andrews next year
The back nine in Madrid was the ultimate test where five players shared the lead over the final three holes before Grant Forrest reached the winning score of 14 under.
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