He finished his round Thursday as though he'd love to see it on there again, closing with four straight birdies for an 8-under 63 and a one-shot lead over Erik van Rooyen and Tano Goya. Bees!" VALLARTA, Mexico Austin Smotherman already has his name on the Mexico Open trophy. I wish I would have taken advantage of it more, Rahm said. Ref Watch LIVE! He missed only three greens on a gorgeous morning. Heartbreak for Austin Smotherman. "So I dropped down, then he sees them, he dropped down. "Just the reception, winning an event like that, the Mexico Open, which has such a deep history. His coach at Jacksonville, Mike Blackburn, sent him a text ahead of his first round to enjoy every shot as it comes. Smotherman has won the Mexico Open in the past but he is still winless on the PGA Tour. Im happy I played as good as I did on the back nine and capped it off with the putt on the last hole.. So I dropped down, then he sees them, he dropped down. He twice failed to get up-and-down from just off the green, missing par putts from the 6-foot range. A national open anywhere is very special., Austin Smothermans interview after Round 1 of the Mexico Open. Rahm is playing for the second time in three weeks since his Masters victory. Standing over the shot with a 4-iron, the South African backed off and said, Bees! I just told my caddie, Bees, bees, bees. And he looks at me like I'm crazy, van Rooyen said. "A swarm of bees was probably not something @FredVR_ and crew saw coming @MexicoOpenGolf pic.twitter.com/4RjzysQ5qx. He also had a pair of birdies on the pars 5 on the back nine. Even so, the Mexico Open dates to 1944. I'm going to have a cold beer after this round today with my parents and just keep it very simple, Pereda said. In his most. "Just the reception, winning an event like that, the Mexico Open, which has such a deep history. "Frankie and Chez, they look at me like I'm nuts and then 30 seconds later the bees just went right at them. Austin Smotherman prepares hits a shot during the third round of the Nationwide Children's Hospital Championship at The Ohio State University Golf Club on Aug. 28 in Columbus, Ohio. Smotherman played bogey-free at Vidanta Vallarta. He carded a third consecutive 3-under 69 to close out a three-stroke victory at The Grove in College Grove. His name is on the trophy with Ben Crenshaw, Billy Casper, Lee Trevino, Bobby Locke and Roberto De Vicenzo. The 28-year-old played a bogey-free first round at Vidanta Vallarta, missing only three greens. Michael Gligic of Burlington, Ont., finished with a 74. World No 1 Jon Rahm is four shots off leader Austin Smotherman, who shot an eight-under 63 in the opening round of the Mexico Open to lead by one. Smotherman played bogey-free at Vidanta Vallarta. Tony Finau also carded a 65 finish in round 1 at T-4 along with four others: Eric Cole, Stephan Jaeger, Taylor Pendrith, and Raul Pereda. He said he hit pitching wedge and just went straight at it.. That included an eagle on the par-4 15th when he holed out from 141 yards. VALLARTA, Mexico (AP) Austin Smotherman already has his name on the Mexico Open trophy. Pereda missed a 4-foot birdie putt on the par-5 18th but had no complaints about his first time playing on the PGA Tour. Prior to teeing off, van Rooyen joked with his caddie that he saw Smothermans 63 which tied the course record and said he probably did everything well. VALLARTA, Mexico Austin Smotherman already has his name on the Mexico Open trophy. Copyright 2023 PGA TOUR, Inc. All rights reserved. He followed the plan perfectly. His coach at Jacksonville, Mike Blackburn, sent him a text ahead of his first round to enjoy every shot as it comes. That included an eagle on the par-4 15th when he holed out from 141 yards. I just told my caddie, Bees, bees, bees. And he looks at me like I'm crazy, van Rooyen said. He missed only three greens on a gorgeous morning. He finished his round Thursday as though he'd love to see it on there again, closing with four straight birdies for an 8-under 63 and a one-shot lead over Erik van Rooyen and Tano Goya. There are names on that trophy that are in the Hall of Fame. He also had a pair of birdies on the pars 5 on the back nine. Masters . Its 18 holes a day, and just 18 chances for birdie, and just commit to every shot.. He won the Mexico Open in 2018 on a different golf course -- it was held in Tijuana that year -- and when it was part of the PGA TOUR Latinoamerica schedule. A national open anywhere is very special., Austin Smothermans interview after Round 1 of the Mexico Open. The. He finished his round Thursday as though hed love to see it on there again, closing with four straight birdies for an 8-under 63 and a one-shot lead over Erik van Rooyen and Tano Goya. That included an eagle on the par-4 15th when he holed out from 141 yards. All rights reserved. The last time was on his final hole, the par-3 ninth, and he chipped in for his eighth birdie of the round. Overall, he holed eight birdies on Day 1. Austin Smotherman already has his name on the Mexico Open trophy. He finished his round Thursday as though he'd love to see it on there again, closing with four straight. Who is Austin Smotherman? He won the Mexico Open in 2018 on a different golf course -- it was held in Tijuana that year -- and when it was part of the PGA TOUR Latinoamerica schedule. Rahm is playing for the second time in three weeks since his Masters victory. I mean, still get a little bit of some goosebumps thinking about it, Smotherman said. Tony Finau was among five players at 65, and one of them felt just as good as Smotherman. VALLARTA, Mexico (AP) -- Austin Smotherman already has his name on the Mexico Open trophy. You dont really plan on holing out from 137, so when it happens its pretty sweet, van Rooyen said. His coach at Jacksonville, Mike Blackburn, sent him a text ahead of his first round to enjoy every shot as it comes. He followed the plan perfectly. Van Rooyen also had a big finish, playing his final five holes in 4 under. Smotherman is winless on the PGA TOUR. It's just like any other sanctioned tour event for me. PGA TOUR, PGA TOUR Champions, and the Swinging Golfer design are registered trademarks. Those first 13 holes we had virtually no wind, about as easy conditions as it can get. VALLARTA, Mexico -- Austin Smotherman already has his name on the Mexico Open trophy. Im happy I played as good as I did on the back nine and capped it off with the putt on the last hole., AP golf: https://apnews.com/hub/golf and https://twitter.com/AP_Sports. He finished his round Thursday as though he'd love to see it on there again, closing with. The funny moment seem to spur van Rooyen, who played his final five holes in 4 under and sits one shot back of leader Austin Smotherman after a 7-under 64. Even so, the Mexico Open dates to 1944. But his round started to turn when he took an aggressive line over the water and left of the pin to about 7 feet on the par-3 17th and holed the putt for one of only two birdies on that hole in the first round. Standing over the shot with a 4-iron, the South African backed off and said, Bees! VALLARTA, Mexico -- Austin Smotherman already has his name on the Mexico Open trophy. Im happy I played as good as I did on the back nine and capped it off with the putt on the last hole.. Jimmy Walker, Bill Haas, and Grayson Sigg will tee up Hole 10 at the same time. He won the Mexico Open in 2018 on a different golf course -- it was held in Tijuana that year -- and when it was part of the PGA Tour Latinoamerica schedule. Rahm is playing for the second time in three weeks since his Masters victory. Born in 1994, Smotherman turned professional in 2016 and started playing on the PGA Latino America Tour and Korn Ferry Tour. His name is on the trophy with Ben Crenshaw, Billy Casper, Lee Trevino, Bobby Locke and Roberto De Vicenzo. Tano Goya and Erik van Rooyen trail Smotherman by one, both on seven under, with the latter having a big finish that saw him play his final five holes in four under - including an eagle on the par-four 15th when he holed out from 141 yards. VALLARTA, Mexico (AP) Austin Smotherman already has his name on the Mexico Open trophy. Im happy I played as good as I did on the back nine and capped it off with the putt on the last hole., AP golf: https://apnews.com/hub/golf and https://twitter.com/AP_Sports, Local news, weather, sports, events, restaurants and more, Smotherman posts 63 for one-shot lead in Mexico, Rahm 4 back, Nationals ride MacKenzie Gore and beat the Mets again, The 26 best things to do in D.C. this weekend and next week, For the Nationals, Asia remains an untapped market for talent. I don't think I need to get ahead of myself. There are names on that trophy that are in the Hall of Fame. Smotherman is winless on the PGA Tour. Goya played bogey-free and finished with a birdie from left of the green on the par-5 18th. At Vidanta Vallarta, Austin Smotherman is the current leader at -8 under through one round in the 2023 Mexico Open at Vidanta (Vallarta, Mexico).Smotherman shot -8 on Thursday in the first round to take a one-stroke lead over Erik Van Rooyen.Looking for players' tee times for the second round of the 2023 Mexico Open at Vidanta, plus TV and streaming info? Smotherman is winless on the PGA Tour. His coach at Jacksonville, Mike Blackburn, sent him a text ahead of his first round to enjoy every shot as it comes. Goya played bogey-free and finished with a birdie from left of the green on the par-5 18th. The Mexico Open's history dates back to 1944 and it has seen names like Lee Trevino, Bobby Locke, Ben Crenshaw, Billy Casper, and Roberto De Vicenzo lifting the trophy ever since. He twice failed to get up-and-down from just off the green, missing par putts from the 6-foot range. Its just like any other sanctioned tour event for me. Smotherman closed with four straight birdies for an 8-under 63. Terms of Use Austin Smotherman of the United States waits with caddie on the 15th hole during the second round of the RBC Heritage at Harbour Town Golf Links on April 14, 2023 in Hilton Head Island, South. The Korn Ferry trademark is also a registered trademark, and is used in the Korn Ferry Tour logo with permission. Copyright 2023 PGA TOUR, Inc. Todos los derechos reservados. I had a 4-iron in my hand to a pin thats tucked on the right, he explained. His name is on the trophy with Ben Crenshaw, Billy Casper, Lee Trevino, Bobby Locke and Roberto De Vicenzo. But his round started to turn when he took an aggressive line over the water and left of the pin to about 7 feet on the par-3 17th and holed the putt for one of only two birdies on that hole in the first round. Van Rooyen also had a big finish, playing his final five holes in 4 under. VALLARTA, Mexico (AP) Austin Smotherman already has his name on the Mexico Open trophy. Frankie and Chez, they look at me like I'm nuts and then 30 seconds later the bees just went right at them. But his round started to turn when he took an aggressive line over the water and left of the pin to about 7 feet on the par-3 17th and holed the putt for one of only two birdies on that hole in the first round. He also had a pair of birdies on the pars 5 on the back nine. So I dropped down, then he sees them, he dropped down. 125 entering the week) after going par-double bogey on his final two holes after the restart to miss. The South African is no stranger to seeing wildlife on the course, like when he tees it up at the Alfred Dunhill Championship at Leopard Creek Country Club overlooking Kruger National Park in South Africa. "A national open anywhere is very special.". Smotherman played bogey-free at Vidanta Vallarta. His name is on the trophy with Ben Crenshaw, Billy Casper, Lee Trevino, Bobby Locke and Roberto De Vicenzo. VALLARTA, Mexico -- Austin Smotherman already has his name on the Mexico Open trophy. He followed the plan perfectly. AUSTIN, Texas A year ago, Scottie Scheffler used a newfound swagger and closing ability to roll through the bracket at the WGC-Dell Technologies Match Play and capture his third PGA Tour title in just seven weeks. Information from the Associated Press was used in this report. Bees! Canada's Taylor Pendrith Tony Finau were among five players at 65, and one of them felt just as good as Smotherman. But his round started to turn when he took an aggressive line over the water and left of the pin to about 7 feet on the par-3 17th and holed the putt for one of only two birdies on that hole in the first round. He followed the plan perfectly. His best moment might have been a par on the 10th. I don't think I need to get ahead of myself. He finished with a 25-foot birdie putt, his third birdie putt of 15 feet or longer. "I'm happy I played as good as I did on the back nine and capped it off with the putt on the last hole.". He finished with a 25-foot birdie putt, his third birdie putt of 15 feet or longer. VALLARTA, Mexico Austin Smotherman already has his name on the Mexico Open trophy. March 23, 2023 4:45 pm ET. Bees! Defending champion Jon Rahm had a rough start at Vidanta Vallarta, but five birdies in the last 11 holes meant he would finish T-14 with a score of 4-under 67. It's 18 holes a day, and just 18 chances for birdie, and just commit to every shot.. #TeamTaylo." TaylorMade Golf Canada on Instagram: "How did @gaugs88 pull this off? The Mexico Open was the only win he had registered in 2022. Bees! Rahm is playing for the second time in three weeks since his Masters victory. He won the Mexico Open in 2018 on a different golf course it was held in Tijuana that year and when it was part of the PGA Tour Latinoamerica schedule. His best moment might have been a par on the 10th. They were together for a few years. His name is on the trophy with Ben Crenshaw, Billy Casper, Lee Trevino, Bobby Locke and Roberto De Vicenzo. He also had a pair of birdies on the pars 5 on the back nine. Goya played bogey-free and finished with a birdie from left of the green on the par-5 18th. His start was less than ideal in the best of the weather. Smotherman played bogey-free at Vidanta Vallarta. He finished his round Thursday as though he'd love to see it on there again, closing with four straight birdies for an 8-under 63 and a one-shot lead over Erik van Rooyen and Tano Goya. He eventually hit just to the right of the green, pitched on, one-putted for a par and finished with a seven-under 64 that put him a stroke behind leader Austin Smotherman. "I've been out doing. Goya played bogey-free and finished with a birdie from left of the green on the par-5 18th. Van Rooyen also had a big finish, playing his final five holes in 4 under. subscription, ePaper Be the first one to comment on this story. Standing over the shot with a 4-iron, the South African backed off and said, Bees! He missed only three greens on a gorgeous morning. Its funny, but certainly dont want to get stung by those bad boys.. Do Not Sell or Share My Personal Information. His coach at Jacksonville, Mike Blackburn, sent him a text ahead of his first round to enjoy every shot as it comes. A national open anywhere is very special.. Goya played bogey-free and finished with a birdie from left of the green on the par-5 18th. The South African's best moment, however, might have been on the 10th hole when, standing over his shot with a four-iron, he backed off and said, "Bees! Van Rooyen also had a big finish, playing his final five holes in 4 under. "I mean, still get a little bit of some goosebumps thinking about it," Smotherman said. Masters champion Jon Rahm, who won the Mexico Open at Vidanta for his only PGA Tour title a year ago, had five birdies on his last 11 holes to overcome a sluggish start for a four-under 67. Masters champion Jon Rahm, who won the Mexico Open at Vidanta for his only PGA Tour title a year ago, had five birdies on his last 11 holes to overcome a sluggish start for a 67. I mean, still get a little bit of some goosebumps thinking about it, Smotherman said. It's 18 holes a day, and just 18 chances for birdie, and just commit to every shot.. I dont think I need to get ahead of myself. Copyright 2023 PGA TOUR, Inc. All rights reserved. The last time was on his final hole, the par-3 ninth, and he chipped in for his eighth birdie of the round. I'm going to have a cold beer after this round today with my parents and just keep it very simple, Pereda said. 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Raul Pereda of Mexico, who played college golf at Jacksonville University, made his PGA Tour debut as a sponsor exemption in his national Open. He won the 2021 Simmons Bank Open. Its funny, but certainly dont want to get stung by those bad boys.. He finished with a 25-foot birdie putt, his third birdie putt of 15 feet or longer. Masters champion Jon Rahm, who won the Mexico Open at Vidanta for his only PGA Tour title a year ago, had five birdies on his last 11 holes to overcome a sluggish start for a 67. I wish I would have taken advantage of it more, Rahm said. Enable push notifications on your device. Bees! Before long, Chez Reavie and Francesco Molinari and the caddies hit the turf to avoid a swarm of bees. He's projected to miss the #FedExCup Playoffs (ranked No. The 26-year-old, one of seven players from Mexico playing in Puerto Vallarta at Vidanta Vallarta this week, was born in Mexico City and played collegiately at Jacksonville University. Raul Pereda of Mexico, who played college golf at Jacksonville University, made his PGA TOUR debut as a sponsor exemption in his national Open. Pereda missed a 4-foot birdie putt on the par-5 18th but had no complaints about his first time playing on the PGA TOUR. He followed the plan perfectly. Copyright 2023 PGA TOUR, Inc. All rights reserved. So I dropped down, then he sees them, he dropped down. Bees! Before long, Chez Reavie and Francesco Molinari and the caddies hit the turf to avoid a swarm of bees. (Molinari) and (Reavie) look at me like I'm nuts and then they realized, like, 30 seconds later the bees just went right at them., It's funny, but certainly don't want to get stung by those bad boys.. That included an eagle on the par-4 15th when he holed out from 141 yards. He also had a pair of birdies on the pars 5 on the back nine. His name is on the trophy with Ben Crenshaw, Billy Casper, Lee Trevino, Bobby Locke and Roberto De Vicenzo. He twice failed to get up-and-down from just off the green, missing par putts from the 6-foot range. I wish I would have taken advantage of it more, Rahm said. Get the best prices and book a round at one of 1,700 courses across the UK & Ireland. It's just like any other sanctioned event for me. "I just told my caddie, 'Bees, bees, bees.' Bees! Before long, Chez Reavie and Francesco Molinari and the caddies hit the turf to avoid a swarm of bees. To his credit, van Rooyen (who is not allergic, he said with a smile) made par on the hole. But his round started to turn when he took an aggressive line over the water and left of the pin to about 7 feet on the par-3 17th and holed the putt for one of only two birdies on that hole in the first round. Austin Smotherman dn u ti Mexico Open 2023 Austin Smotherman lm cho mi th trng tht d dng, trong 18 h u tin anh ghi tng cng 8 birdie. I mean, still get a little bit of some goosebumps thinking about it, Smotherman said. VALLARTA, Mexico (AP) Austin Smotherman already has his name on the Mexico Open trophy. Van Rooyen also had a big finish, playing his final five holes in 4 under. He also had a pair of birdies on the pars 5 on the back nine. Cards 7-under 64 after eluding swarm of bees at Vidanta Vallarta, Do Not Sell or Share My Personal Information. No results found. Van Rooyen also had a big finish, playing his final five holes in 4 under. The last time was on his final hole, the par-3 ninth, and he chipped in for his eighth birdie of the round. When he won in 2018, the Mexico Open was still part of the PGA Tour Latinoamerica schedule. "I'm going to have a cold beer after this round today with my parents and just keep it very simple," Pereda said. "Just the reception, winning an event like that, the Mexico Open, which has such a deep history. Before long, Reavie and Molinari and the caddies hit the turf to avoid the swarm. Erik van Rooyens opening round at the Mexico Open at Vidanta generated plenty of buzz. Smotherman is winless on the PGA TOUR. Standing over the shot with a 4-iron, the South African backed off and said, Bees! Bees!" "Just the reception, winning an event like that, the Mexico Open, which has such a deep history. "I just told my caddie, 'Bees, bees, bees.' And he looks at me . His start was less than ideal in the best of the weather. His coach at Jacksonville, Mike Blackburn, sent him a text ahead of his first round to enjoy every shot as it comes. Bees! It's just like any other sanctioned event for me. VALLARTA, Mexico -- Austin Smotherman already has his name on the Mexico Open trophy. Rahm is playing for the second time in three weeks since his Masters victory. I kind of did the same thing today, so everything clicked nicely, van Rooyen said. Tano Goya played bogey-free and finished with a birdie from left of the green on the par-5 18th. I just told my caddie, Bees, bees, bees. And he looks at me like Im crazy, van Rooyen said. The swarm caused van Rooyen and playing partners Chez Reavie and Francesco Molinari (plus the television crew) to get down on their knees or stomachs to avoid getting stung.

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