News, Please use Chrome browser for a more accessible video player. 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. 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. Smotherman acknowledged the honor of being on the winners list alongside such big names. 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. Smotherman is winless on the PGA TOUR. In his most. Tano Goya and Erik van Rooyen trail leader Austin Smotherman by one shot after seven-under opening rounds of 64; world No 1 Jon Rahm is four back at four under; watch the second round of the Mexico Open live on Friday from 1.45pm on Sky Sports Golf 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. VALLARTA, Mexico (AP) -- Austin Smotherman already has his name on the Mexico Open trophy. 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. Papers: Zidane keen on return to management, Klopp rages at ref Tierney again | PGMOL: Official did nothing wrong, Sprint beef, Ferrari respite & reignited title fight | What we learnt in Baku, Ten Hag: Criticism of Bruno captaincy 'crazy', Neville: Spurs 'a shambolic mess' | Levy under massive pressure, John Rahm four off Mexico Open leader Austin Smotherman after the opening round at Vidanta. Before long, Reavie and Molinari and the caddies hit the turf to avoid the swarm. His start was less than ideal in the best of the weather. Ngc li, nh ng kim v ch The Masters li gp cht kh khn 9 h cui khi mc bogey h 11 v 16 nhng ghi 2 birdie h 14 v 17 gip anh cn bng . VALLARTA, Mexico -- Austin Smotherman already has his name on the Mexico Open trophy. 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. He twice failed to get up-and-down from just off the green, missing par putts from the 6-foot range. That included an eagle on the par-4 15th when he holed out from 141 yards. Unfortunately for Austin Smotherman, we can't remember a player falling outside the top 125 in more brutal fashion than what happened to him on Saturday morning. Goya played bogey-free and finished with a birdie from left of the green on the par-5 18th. "Just the reception, winning an event like that, the Mexico Open, which has such a deep history. Goya played bogey-free and finished with a birdie from left of the green on the par-5 18th. VALLARTA, Mexico Austin Smotherman already has his name on the Mexico Open trophy. Disable anytime. I just told my caddie, Bees, bees, bees. And he looks at me like I'm crazy, van Rooyen said. Its funny, but certainly dont want to get stung by those bad boys.. Golfer takes early lead at 2023 Mexico Open at Vidanta. "I just told my caddie, Bees, bees, bees.' subscription, ePaper Rahm is playing for the second time in three weeks since his Masters victory. "I don't think I need to get ahead of myself. VALLARTA, Mexico -- Austin Smotherman already has his name on the Mexico Open trophy. Van Rooyen, who shot a 7-under 64 and sits just one shot back of the lead held by Austin Smotherman, was attacked by a swarm of bees on the 10th hole. He also had a pair of birdies on the pars 5 on the back nine. A national open anywhere is very special., Austin Smothermans interview after Round 1 of the Mexico Open. I wish I would have taken advantage of it more, Rahm said. He played collegiate golf at Southern Methodist University and currently plays on the Korn Ferry Tour. 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. Prior to teeing off,. He finished with a 25-foot birdie putt, his third birdie putt of 15 feet or longer. 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 also had a pair of birdies on the pars 5 on the back nine. Bees! "Just the reception, winning an event like that, the Mexico Open, which has such a deep history. Bees! Before long, Chez Reavie and Francesco Molinari and the caddies hit the turf to avoid a swarm of bees. Those first 13 holes we had virtually no wind, about as easy conditions as it can get. That included an eagle on the par-4 15th when he holed out from 141 yards. . 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 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. Born in 1994, Smotherman turned professional in 2016 and started playing on the PGA Latino America Tour and Korn Ferry Tour. His coach at Jacksonville, Mike Blackburn, sent him a text ahead of his first round to enjoy every shot as it comes. Smotherman played bogey-free in his opening round, while he missed only three greens in regulation on a gorgeous morning. Masters champion Jon Rahm, who won the Mexico. Those first 13 holes we had virtually no wind, about as easy conditions as it can get. Copyright 2023 PGA TOUR, Inc. All rights reserved. He followed the plan perfectly. Im happy I played as good as I did on the back nine and capped it off with the putt on the last hole.. Standing over the shot with a 4-iron, the South African backed off and said, Bees! He twice failed to get up-and-down from just off the green, missing par putts from the 6-foot range. 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. VALLARTA, Mexico -- Austin Smotherman already has his name on the Mexico Open trophy. Your login session has expired. There are names on that trophy that are in the Hall of Fame. 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. and He added another birdie on No. Bees briefly halt Mexico play; Smotherman atop, LIV's Gooch may miss U.S. Open over rule tweak, Rozner shoots 63 to lead Korea Championship, Jon Rahm begins title defense, LIV players contemplate Ryder Cup and more from the golf world, Canada, Latin America to form PGA Tour Americas, Hardy, Riley WD from Mexico Open fresh off win, Hensby wins Invited Celebrity Classic in playoff, Vu wins Chevron in playoff to claim first major. The. There are names on that trophy that are in the Hall of Fame. At the moment Austin and his wife are not known to be parents yet since they have no kids yet. His best moment might have been a par on the 10th. Its funny, but certainly dont want to get stung by those bad boys.. Standing over the shot with a 4-iron, the South African backed off and said, Bees! His name is on the trophy with Ben Crenshaw, Billy Casper, Lee Trevino, Bobby Locke and Roberto De Vicenzo. Im happy I played as good as I did on the back nine and capped it off with the putt on the last hole.. Van Rooyen also had a big finish, playing his final five holes in 4 under. That included an eagle on the par-4 15th when he holed out from 141 yards. Tony Finau was among five players at 65, and one of them felt just as good as Smotherman. 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. He twice failed to get up-and-down from just off the green, missing par putts from the 6-foot range. AP golf: https://apnews.com/hub/golf and https://twitter.com/AP_Sports, Sign in or register for your free account. Austin shot an 8-under par 63 to hold a one-shot lead over Erik van Rooyen and Tano Goya. Standing over the shot with a 4-iron, the South African backed off and said, Bees! It's 18 holes a day, and just 18 chances for birdie, and just commit to every shot.. ", "I have never seen anything like that. Smotherman played bogey-free at Vidanta Vallarta. Overall, he holed eight birdies on Day 1. Even so, the Mexico Open dates to 1944. Austin Smotherman is an American professional golfer. 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. He finished with a 25-foot birdie putt, his third birdie putt of 15 feet or longer. I wish I would have taken advantage of it more, Rahm said. Im happy I played as good as I did on the back nine and capped it off with the putt on the last hole.. A national open anywhere is very special.. Smotherman played bogey-free at Vidanta Vallarta. Standing over the shot with a 4-iron, the South African backed off and said, Bees! 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. American Smotherman is winless on the PGA Tour, though he did win 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. He also had a pair of birdies on the pars 5 on the back nine. But after an opening-round 64, there is just one part of nature of which van Rooyen hopes to remain acquainted through the week. Bees! He twice failed to get up-and-down from just off the green, missing par putts from the 6-foot range. Goya played bogey-free and finished with a birdie from left of the green on the par-5 18th. Its funny, but certainly dont want to get stung by those bad boys.. So I dropped down, then he sees them, he dropped down. The last time was on his final hole, the par-3 ninth, and he chipped in for his eighth birdie of the round. Well send you latest news updates through the day. Frankie and Chez, they look at me like Im nuts and then 30 seconds later the bees just went right at them. The last time he did so was on his final hole, the par-three ninth, where he ultimately chipped in for his eighth birdie of the round. Raul Pereda of Mexico, who played college golf at Jacksonville University, made his PGA Tour debut as a sponsor exemption in his national Open. So I dropped down, then he sees them, he dropped down. Smotherman is winless on the PGA Tour. Raul Pereda of Mexico, who played college golf at Jacksonville University, made his PGA TOUR debut as a sponsor exemption in his national Open. @austin_smotherman's caddie is a wizard. Smotherman is winless on the PGA TOUR. "I mean, still get a little bit of some goosebumps thinking about it," Smotherman said. You can manage them any time by clicking on the notification icon. 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. Im going to have a cold beer after this round today with my parents and just keep it very simple, Pereda said. 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. Frankie and Chez, they look at me like Im nuts and then 30 seconds later the bees just went right at them. A national open anywhere is very special.. "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.". His best moment might have been a par on the 10th. Al Nisr Publishing LLC 2023. 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.
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