“Nasty”; “Outrageous” – Fans in shock as European golfer Angel Hidalgo showcases unique playing style at Andalucia Masters

Fans on social media have reacted to a shot by Angel Hidalgo at the 2024 Andalucia Masters. The Spanish golfer stunned fans during the second round of the European Tour event as his unique style of play grabbed people’s attention.

PGA Tour’s Max Homa was also impressed with Hidalgo’s game and reshared a video of the Spanish golfer’s gameplay on his X (formerly Twitter) account, writing:

"I have watched the first swing in this video 50 times."

Fans replied and praised the Spaniard.

"The one at :58 is outrageous," one wrote.

"The shot at 1:00 is nasty," another commented.

Some compared Hidalgo's second-round performance at the Andalucia Masters to Scottie Scheffler.

"It’s a Scottie swing on Steroids, a few lines and 12 cans of red bull," a fan said.

"Spanish Scottie," another wrote.

Here are more reactions:

Fans' reactions (Images via @DPWorldTour on X)

Hidalgo won the Open de España earlier this year, but after the win, he missed two back-to-back cuts at the Alfred Dunhill Links Championship and the Open de France. However, he also recorded impressive performances in other DP World Tour tournaments. He tied for ninth place at the Ras Al Khaimah Championship, fifth at the Jonsson Workwear Open, and 22nd at the Soudal Open.

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A look at Angel Hidalgo's performance at the Andalucia Masters

Angel Hidalgo started his game at the 2024 Andalucía Masters on Thursday, October 17, with a round of 70. He had a decent round, carding four birdies with two bogeys in the opening round. He started on the first tee and carded two back-to-back birdies on the fifth and sixth holes, adding another birdie on the eighth hole. He shot one birdie and two bogeys on the back nine.

In the second round, Hidalgo shot an eagle on the second hole and a birdie on the third. He also had two birdies, an eagle, and a bogey on the front nine, along with four birdies and a bogey on the back nine, to score a 6-under 66.

Hidalgo started his third round today and has played the front nine. However, after his impressive performance in the second round, he struggled in the third round, shooting a bogey on the front nine. At the time of writing, he has slipped down 19 spots on the Andalucia Masters leaderboard, settling in a tie for 25th place. However, he has yet to complete his round and play the back nine.