Karl Vilips leads after shooting 62 in Mexico Open first round
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Last updated Oct 30, 2026
Karl Vilips shot a 9-under 62 to take the first-round lead at the Mexico Open in Vallarta, Mexico. He recorded five consecutive birdies on holes 11-15 and added four more birdies toward the end of his round. Kensai Hirata is in second place, one stroke behind, while Ben Griffin and Marco Penge are tied for third at 64. Alvaro Ortiz, the 2021 champion, opened with a 65. The tournament is one of two consecutive PGA Tour events being held in Mexico this week.
- •Vilips made a total of nine birdies during his round.
- •Hirata had a key eagle putt on No. 3.
- •Ortiz played bogey-free and is a former tournament champion.
- •Defending champion Brian Campbell shot a 67.
- •U.S. Open champion Wyndham Clark opened with a 69.
- 1:42 AMESPN Golf — Vilips uses pair of birdie streaks to take first-round Mexico Open lead
- 12:28 AMYahoo Sports — Karl Vilips shoots 62 to take the first-round lead in the Mexico Open
- 12:19 AMYahoo Sports — Karl Vilips shoots 62 to take the 1st-round lead in the Mexico Open
"VALLARTA, Mexico (AP) — Karl Vilips used two long bridie streaks to take the first-round lead Thursday in the Mexico Open, the first of two straight PGA Tour events in the country.Vilips shot a 9-under 62 in the afternoon round on the Vidanta Vallarta layout, making five straight birdies on Nos.
"Karl Vilips used two long bridie streaks to take the first-round lead Thursday in the Mexico Open, the first of two straight PGA Tour events in the country.
"Karl Vilips used two long bridie streaks to take the first-round lead Thursday in the Mexico Open, the first of two straight PGA Tour events in the country.
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External links- ESPN GolfOct 30, 2026, 1:42 AMVilips uses pair of birdie streaks to take first-round Mexico Open lead
Karl Vilips used two long bridie streaks to take the first-round lead Thursday in the Mexico Open, the first of two straight PGA Tour events in the country.
- Yahoo SportsOct 30, 2026, 12:28 AMKarl Vilips shoots 62 to take the first-round lead in the Mexico Open
Karl Vilips used two long bridie streaks to take the first-round lead Thursday in the Mexico Open, the first of two straight PGA Tour events in the country.
- Yahoo SportsOct 30, 2026, 12:19 AMKarl Vilips shoots 62 to take the 1st-round lead in the Mexico Open
VALLARTA, Mexico (AP) — Karl Vilips used two long bridie streaks to take the first-round lead Thursday in the Mexico Open, the first of two straight PGA Tour events in the country.Vilips shot a 9-under 62 in the afternoon round on the Vidanta Vallarta layout, making five straight birdies on Nos.
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