His start was less than ideal in the best of the weather. "Frankie and Chez, they look at me like I'm nuts and then 30 seconds later the bees just went right at them. "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.". I wish I would have taken advantage of it more, Rahm said. "I just told my caddie, 'Bees, bees, bees.' Van Rooyen also had a big finish, playing his final five holes in 4 under. His start was less than ideal in the best of the weather. Al Nisr Publishing LLC 2023. I'm going to have a cold beer after this round today with my parents and just keep it very simple, Pereda said. A national open anywhere is very special.. He followed the plan perfectly. 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. Im 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 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. Its funny, but certainly dont want to get stung by those bad boys.. It's 18 holes a day, and just 18 chances for birdie, and just commit to every shot.. He followed the plan perfectly. I'm going to have a cold beer after this round today with my parents and just keep it very simple, Pereda said. His coach at Jacksonville, Mike Blackburn, sent him a text ahead of his first round to enjoy every shot as it comes. Smotherman is winless on the PGA TOUR. Van Rooyen, who finished T-2, posted a 4-under score on Thursday that included an eagle and a pair of birdies. Its just like any other sanctioned tour event for me. His name is on the trophy with Ben Crenshaw, Billy Casper, Lee Trevino, Bobby Locke and Roberto De Vicenzo. He finished his round Thursday as though he'd love to see it on there again, closing with four straight. Smotherman, a college teammate of Bryson DeChambeau at SMU, turned pro in 2016. He finished with a 25-foot birdie putt, his third birdie putt of 15 feet or longer. 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. 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. "I wish I would have taken advantage of it more. Rahm is playing for the second time in three weeks since his Masters victory. He missed only three greens on a gorgeous morning. "Those first 13 holes we had virtually no wind, about as easy conditions as it can get. Neville: Spurs can't afford to let Kane leave this summer, Arteta: This is not over | Lampard: Arsenal still in the title race. Youve just got reset and refocus, so its simple., Van Rooyen began his day with four birdies in his first seven holes before making a bogey on the par-4 eighth. Even so, the Mexico Open dates to 1944. Van Rooyen also had a big finish, playing his final five holes in 4 under. Smotherman posts 63 for one-shot lead in Mexico Bees! Bees!" Goya played bogey-free and finished with a birdie from left of the green on the par-5 18th. He also had a pair of birdies on the pars 5 on the back nine. Do Not Sell or Share My Personal Information. I just told my caddie, Bees, bees, bees. And he looks at me like Im crazy, van Rooyen said. He finished his round Thursday as though he'd love to see it on there again, closing with four straight. This website stores cookies on your computer. 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 is winless on the PGA Tour. I just told my caddie, Bees, bees, bees. And he looks at me like I'm crazy, van Rooyen said. He also had a pair of birdies on the pars 5 on the back nine. 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. Standing over the shot with a 4-iron, the South African backed off and said, Bees! Austin Smotherman shoots 63 to lead by one at Mexico Open He also had a pair of birdies on the pars 5 on the back nine. "I mean, still get a little bit of some goosebumps thinking about it," Smotherman said. His best moment might have been a par on the 10th. The 2021 Barracuda Championship winner added another birdie on his closing hole to put a bow on the 64 - his lowest TOUR round since a 62 at The American Express in January. It's just like any other sanctioned event for me. Frankie and Chez, they look at me like I'm nuts and then 30 seconds later the bees just went right at them. He missed only three greens on a gorgeous morning. Goya played bogey-free and finished with a birdie from left of the green on the par-5 18th. The last time was on his final hole, the par-3 ninth, and he chipped in for his eighth birdie of the round. His coach at Jacksonville, Mike Blackburn, sent him a text ahead of his first round to enjoy every shot as it comes. VALLARTA, Mexico (AP) Austin Smotherman already has his name on the Mexico Open trophy. All rights reserved. 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. 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 missed only three greens on a gorgeous morning. Your California Privacy Rights / Privacy Policy. La marca comercial de Korn Ferry tambin es una marca comercial registrada y se usa en el logotipo del Korn Ferry Tour con autorizacin. Just the reception, winning an event like that, the Mexico Open, which has such a deep history. His start was less than ideal in the best of the weather. Masters champion Jon Rahm, who won the Mexico Open at Vidanta for his only 2022 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. Smotherman played bogey-free at Vidanta Vallarta. 2022 Wyndham Championship Player/Caddie Pairings VALLARTA, Mexico (AP) Austin Smotherman already has his name on the Mexico Open trophy. Bees! Before long, Chez Reavie and Francesco Molinari and the caddies hit the turf to avoid a swarm of bees. Austin Smotherman closed the first round of the Mexico Open at Vidanta with four back-to-back birdies, carding an 8-under 63 to secure a one-stroke lead over Erik van Rooyen and Tano Goya. Frankie and Chez, they look at me like Im nuts and then 30 seconds later the bees just went right at them. He twice failed to get up-and-down from just off the green, missing par putts from the 6-foot range. He's projected to miss the #FedExCup Playoffs (ranked No. I mean, still get a little bit of some goosebumps thinking about it, Smotherman said. 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., Austin Smothermans interview after Round 1 of the Mexico Open. and 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. Smotherman is winless on the PGA Tour. It's 18 holes a day, and just 18 chances for birdie, and just commit to every shot.. VALLARTA, Mexico (AP) Austin Smotherman already has his name on the Mexico Open trophy. Tony Finau is among five players two shots off the lead after a six-under opening round of 65. Rahm is playing for the second time in three weeks since his Masters victory. He twice failed to get up-and-down from just off the green, missing par putts from the 6-foot range. Tour pro just lost his PGA Tour card in the most BRUTAL way possible Tony Finau was among five players at 65, and one of them felt just as good as Smotherman. 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. Van Rooyen also had a big finish, playing his final five holes in 4 under. But after an opening-round 64, there is just one part of nature of which van Rooyen hopes to remain acquainted through the week. Frankie and Chez, they look at me like Im nuts and then 30 seconds later the bees just went right at them. That included an eagle on the par-4 15th when he holed out from 141 yards. In his most. He finished his round Thursday as though he'd love to see it on there again, closing with four straight. So I dropped down, then he sees them, he dropped down. Bees! A national open anywhere is very special.. A national open anywhere is very special.. Even so, the Mexico Open dates to 1944. Bees! 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. Register to read and get full access to gulfnews.com, By clicking below to sign up, you're agreeing to our VALLARTA, Mexico (AP) Austin Smotherman already has his name on the Mexico Open trophy. He finished with a 25-foot birdie putt, his third birdie putt of 15 feet or longer. 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. Raul Pereda of Mexico, who played college golf at Jacksonville University, made his PGA TOUR debut as a sponsor exemption in his national Open. Even so, the Mexico Open dates to 1944. Bees! Before long, Chez Reavie and Francesco Molinari and the caddies hit the turf to avoid a swarm of bees. I just saw them here and I just told my caddie, I'm like, Bees, bees, bees, and he looks at me like I'm crazy, said van Rooyen. Smotherman played bogey-free at Vidanta Vallarta. 230 likes, 3 comments - TaylorMade Golf Canada (@taylormade_ca) on Instagram: "How did @gaugs88 pull this off? 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. I wish I would have taken advantage of it more, Rahm said. It's just like any other sanctioned event for me. 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. @austin_smotherman's caddie is a wizard. "I'm going to have a cold beer after this round today with my parents and just keep it very simple," Pereda said. That included an eagle on the par-4 15th when he holed out from 141 yards. Those first 13 holes we had virtually no wind, about as easy conditions as it can get. John Rahm four off Mexico Open leader Austin Smotherman after the I just told my caddie, Bees, bees, bees. And he looks at me like I'm crazy, van Rooyen said. 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. 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. His name is on the trophy with Ben Crenshaw, Billy Casper, Lee Trevino, Bobby Locke and Roberto De Vicenzo. Smotherman is winless on the PGA Tour. 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. PGA TOUR, PGA TOUR Champions, and the Swinging Golfer design are registered trademarks. 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. After two delays, rainy weather and windy conditions, Austin Smotherman captured the title at the Simmons Bank Open for the Snedeker Foundation Sunday afternoon. He followed the plan perfectly. So I dropped down, then he sees them, he dropped down. I just told my caddie, Bees, bees, bees. And he looks at me like I'm crazy, van Rooyen said. 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. Its funny, but certainly dont want to get stung by those bad boys.. He finished his round Thursday as though he'd love to see it on there again, closing with four straight. Standing over the shot with a 4-iron, the South African backed off and said, Bees! 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! Smotherman is winless 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. Rahm is playing for the second time in three weeks since his Masters victory. PGA TOUR, PGA TOUR Champions y el logo del golfista haciendo swing son marcas registradas. Live coverage continues on Friday from 1.45pm on Sky Sports Golf. Austin Smotherman shoots 63 to lead by one at Mexico Open "Just the reception, winning an event like that, the Mexico Open, which has such a deep history. I mean, still get a little bit of some goosebumps thinking about it, Smotherman said. Smotherman is winless on the PGA Tour. Please logout and login again. 2023 USA TODAY, a division of Gannett Satellite Information Network, LLC. He finished his round Thursday as though he'd love to see it on there again, closing with four. 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. Smotherman is winless on the PGA TOUR. There are names on that trophy that are in the Hall of Fame. Tony Finau was among five players at 65, and one of them felt just as good as Smotherman. The 13th hole there, he said, has a green next to water where one might see buffalo, hippo and even elephants. His name is on the trophy with Ben Crenshaw, Billy Casper, Lee Trevino, Bobby Locke and Roberto De Vicenzo. Its just like any other sanctioned tour event for me. His coach at Jacksonville, Mike Blackburn, sent him a text ahead of his first round to enjoy every shot as it comes. 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. PGA Tour's Fortinet Championship: Smotherman in debut not far from 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. I mean, still get a little bit of some goosebumps thinking about it, Smotherman said. "So I dropped down, then he sees them, he dropped down. Copyright 2023 PGA TOUR, Inc. All rights reserved. He followed the plan perfectly. He followed the plan perfectly. There are names on that trophy that are in the Hall of Fame. The 28-year-old played a bogey-free first round at Vidanta Vallarta, missing only three greens. He also had a pair of birdies on the pars 5 on the back nine. Page not found Instagram His start was less than ideal in the best of the weather. 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. Bees! Before long, Chez Reavie and Francesco Molinari and the caddies hit the turf to avoid a swarm of bees. Goya played bogey-free and finished with a birdie from left of the green on the par-5 18th. The Korn Ferry trademark is also a registered trademark, and is used in the Korn Ferry Tour logo with permission. He finished with a 25-foot birdie putt, his third birdie putt of 15 feet or longer. There are names on that trophy that are in the Hall of Fame. Golfer takes early lead at 2023 Mexico Open at Vidanta. Get the best prices and book a round at one of 1,700 courses across the UK & Ireland. Smotherman wins Simmons Bank Open after Sunday weather delays #TeamTaylorMade" It's 18 holes a day, and just 18 chances for birdie, and just commit to every shot.". His coach at Jacksonville, Mike Blackburn, sent him a text ahead of his first round to enjoy every shot as it comes. Players duck for cover at Mexico Open due to swarm of bees "A national open anywhere is very special.". I don't think I need to get ahead of myself. Those first 13 holes we had virtually no wind, about as easy conditions as it can get. Frankie and Chez, they look at me like Im nuts and then 30 seconds later the bees just went right at them. His best moment might have been a par on the 10th. 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. 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. His coach at Jacksonville, Mike Blackburn, sent him a text ahead of his first round to enjoy every shot as it comes. Im happy I played as good as I did on the back nine and capped it off with the putt on the last hole.. Masters champion Jon Rahm, who won the Mexico Open at Vidanta for his only 2022 PGA Tour title a year ago, had five birdies on his last 11 holes to overcome a sluggish start for a 67. His best moment might have been a par on the 10th. There are names on that trophy that are in the Hall of Fame. Even so, the Mexico Open dates to 1944.
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