Tom Lewis - It means a lot to get my card back

Sebastian Garcia - It's incredible

Freddy Schott - I'm unbelievably pleased

Kiradech Aphibarnrat - I know there's something good ahead of me now

Friedrichsen - I'm not taking anything for granted

Freddy Schott - Shooting low out here gives me a lot of confidence again

Sergio Garcia: To have my whole family here this week is great

Sergio Garcia speaks after carding a four-under-par 67 on home soil at the Open de España presented by Madrid.

Grant Forrest: Delighted with the day's work

Grant Forrest speaks after carding a 66 to hold a share of the lead after day one at the Open de España presented by Madrid.

Connor Syme: I felt like I turned a corner last week so nice to carry that on

Connor Syme speaks after carding a five-under-par 66 on the opening day at the Open de España presented by Madrid.

Open de España presented by Madrid | Day one highlights

A round-up of the best action from the opening day at the 2026 Open de España presented by Madrid.

From Utah to Madrid - Marco Penge on why he was never missing his Open de España title defence

Marco Penge speaks mid-round as he makes his title defence at the Open de España presented by Madrid.

WATCH | Connor Syme takes solo lead with birdie at fourth

Connor Syme hits the front on day one at the Open de España presented by Madrid with a birdie at the fourth.

Sergio Garcia shows a deft touch at the seventh to make birdie

Sergio Garcia sets up a tap-in birdie after a deft chip from beyond the back of the green at the seventh on day one at the Open de España presented by Madrid.