29th April 2023, 9:35am (UK time)

2023 Mexico Open Round 2 Summary

Tony Finau fired a morning 64 in the calmer conditions to take a one shot lead over Erik Van Rooyen. Brandon Wu was able to join Van Rooyen, one behind Finau. Jon Rahm could only manage a 68 and is six behind Finau now.

Notable Round 2 Mexico Open Quotes

" Yeah, I played really nicely over the last couple days, was able to capitalize with the putter on shots that I hit pretty close. That was probably the biggest story, hitting it nicely, but being able to capitalize with the putter is very important out here and I was able to do that over the last couple days." Tony Finau

" I've always been a good mid to long iron player and there's a lot of that out here. The par 5s are relatively scorable if you can keep it in the right spaces. You can get up and down like I did on 6. So all of this, it just fits my eye. I love hitting driver, there's a lot of drivers out there, and then when you roll the putter like I've been rolling it, good things happen." Erik Van Rooyen

2023 Mexico Open Round 3 Weather

Sunny with wind picking up to 13mph in the afternoon.

Back or Fade The Favourite?

Finau is now evens favourite and it's going to take a lot to stop him now. He ranks 2nd off the tee this week and is also putting beautifully. It's a course we know he suits as he finished 2nd last year and has become a strong closer, with three wins in the last year. Caution advised if taking on Finau from here. 

In-Play Mexico Open Bets We Considered

Looking at the outright market, several of the players at 8 or 9 under are eye catching. Andrew Putnam makes some appeal at 28/1 however his lack of length off the tee may prevent him a win. Eric Cole impressed when in contention at Honda and it would be no surprise to see him work himself into the mix but hasn't been capitalising on the par 5's which you need to do here.

The trio of big hitters - Akshay Bhatia, Will Gordon and Cameron Champ look the most likely to challenge the leaders but they will all need help from Finau if they are to have a chance. The way to play those three might in their 3-balls today, where they all have winnable groups at enticing odds.

Round 3 Bets

28th April 2023, 7:35am (UK time)

2023 Mexico Open Round 1 Summary

Austin Smotherman finished his opening round with four birdies to take the lead.  Smotherman, a past winner of this event when it was a PGA Tour Latino America event, will be looking to go wire to wire, just as Jon Rahm did last year.  Overall scoring was good, with 30 players within four shots of the leader.

Notable Round 1 Mexico Open Quotes

"I mean Harry and I played really good golf last week at the Zurich, we ended up missing the cut by two, but I mean we were feeding off each other, hitting good shots. And then being back home in Dallas for two days, Saturday, Sunday got some work in with Cameron. Played a fun pro-am event on Monday at Preston Trail and came down here Monday night. I mean, yeah, just feeling good. I feel like my game's in a good spot, just keep playing golf in this middle part of the year is kind of a hot stretch of tournaments I like" Austin Smotherman

" I'm happy with the score. Those first 13 holes we had virtually no wind, about as easy conditions as it can get. I wish I would have taken advantage of it more. I did make some good swings early on, I just couldn't quite get the number and judge some lies off the fairway, but that's just things that happen. 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." Jon Rahm

2023 Mexico Open Round 2 Weather

Sunny with wind picking up to 11mph in the afternoon.

Back or Fade The Favourite?

Jon Rahm was the favourite pre-event and he retains favouritism at 16/5.  The Spaniard started slowly yesterday, playing his opening seven holes in one over par before finishing with strongly.  We certainly wouldn't be laying the world number one at this stage of proceedings and he is very much a threat.  

In-Play Mexico Open Bets We Considered

Cameron Champ, Maverick McNealy and Austin Cook all make appeal in the three ball markets.  All three players won their three balls yesterday and their opponents look vulnerable again today.  If you're looking for a small stakes in-play treble you could do a lot worse than those players.

Tony Finau enjoys a morning tee time today and he certainly makes appeal in the top American market.  Six of the top 10 in the Outright market are from outside the USA so the 2/1 available on Finau in the Top American market is certainly more appealing than the 15/4 in the outright.

With calmer conditions in the morning, several players with morning tee times made appeal in the second round leader market.  Tony Finau has a great chance of leading at the end of today but there a few others who make appeal too.  Tano Goya isn't one of those though considering his score was largely attributable to a fantastic day on the greens in the opening round.

Round 2 Bets