Forrest stands tall as Garcia slips back in Madrid

PerthNow - Oct 9, 2026

Scotland's Grant Forrest leads the Open de Espana after two rounds but home favourite Sergio Garcia and an Australian trio are well down the leaderboard.

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Perth Bears chief executive Anthony De Ceglie quits

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