After a week of wet and miserable weather, it was a pleasure to be back out in the usually reliable Spanish sunshine. As ever, the course was presented in excellent condition. The fairways, with their strategically placed bunkers, provided a good test, although the recent rain had left the sand more compact than usual, making escapes from the bunkers slightly more forgiving. The greens were quick, with subtle contours that made putting a real challenge and demanded a steady hand and accurate reading.