Bees! Before long, Chez Reavie and Francesco Molinari and the caddies hit the turf to avoid a swarm of bees. "I'm going to have a cold beer after this round today with my parents and just keep it very simple," Pereda said. 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. Its just like any other sanctioned tour event for me. So I dropped down, then he sees them, he dropped down. He finished his round Thursday as though he'd love to see it on there again, closing with four straight. subscription, Rahm sets record for earnings in PGA Tour season, Emotional victory for Alker on PGA Champions Tour, Top spot for Green at the JM Eagle LA Championship, UAE President lauds Sharjah Ruler after FC win, Ding Liren becomes China's first world chess champion, Man City return to the Premier League summit, Prez beats Verstappen to win Azerbaijan Grand Prix, Bangalore defend 126 against Lucknow in IPL, Investors sue Adidas over Kanye partnership, fallout, Arteta adamant Arsenal still in title race, Leeds apologise for ignoring young fan goes viral, Record 9 million visitors for Global Village in Dubai. "Those first 13 holes we had virtually no wind, about as easy conditions as it can get," Rahm said after his round. He played collegiate golf at Southern Methodist University and currently plays on the Korn Ferry Tour. I dont think I need to get ahead of myself. He followed the plan perfectly. I just told my caddie, Bees, bees, bees. And he looks at me like I'm crazy, van Rooyen 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., 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 just told my caddie, 'Bees, bees, bees.' 10 played as the second-toughest of the day. 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 carded a third consecutive 3-under 69 to close out a three-stroke victory at The Grove in College Grove. He followed the plan perfectly. Austin shot an 8-under par 63 to hold a one-shot lead over Erik van Rooyen and Tano Goya. He followed the plan perfectly. 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. 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. 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. Rahm is playing for the second time in three weeks since his Masters victory. The threesome of Erik van Rooyen, Chez Reavie and Francesco Molinari took cover when a swarm of bees flew around them on the 10th hole in Vallarta, Mexico. PGA TOUR, PGA TOUR Champions, and the Swinging Golfer design are registered trademarks. He twice failed to get up-and-down from just off the green, missing par putts from the 6-foot range. 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'm happy I played as good as I did on the back nine and capped it off with the putt on the last hole.". 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? VALLARTA, Mexico (AP) Austin Smotherman already has his name on the Mexico Open trophy. "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.". 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. The last time was on his final hole, the par-3 ninth, and he chipped in for his eighth birdie of the round. 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. All rights reserved. After that, they were married in a private ceremony. Terms of Use A national open anywhere is very special., Austin Smothermans interview after Round 1 of the Mexico Open. 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 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. Your California Privacy Rights / Privacy Policy. Rahm is playing for the second time in three weeks since his Masters victory. Frankie and Chez, they look at me like Im nuts and then 30 seconds later the bees just went right at them. It's 18 holes a day, and just 18 chances for birdie, and just commit to every shot.. Smotherman is winless on the PGA TOUR. Im 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. His best moment might have been a par on the 10th. If it is, we could use your help. Smotherman played bogey-free at Vidanta Vallarta. Standing over the shot with a 4-iron, the South African backed off and said, Bees! The 28-year-old American pro golfer married Jesse Smotherman, his long-time girlfriend. VALLARTA, Mexico -- Austin Smotherman already has his name on the Mexico Open trophy. Smotherman played bogey-free in his opening round, while he missed only three greens in regulation on a gorgeous morning. I don't think I need to get ahead of myself. 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. VALLARTA, Mexico -- Austin Smotherman already has his name on the Mexico Open trophy. So I dropped down, then he sees them, he dropped down. VALLARTA, Mexico Austin Smotherman already has his name on the Mexico Open trophy. That included an eagle on the par-4 15th when he holed out from 141 yards. 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. So, I dropped down, then he sees them, he dropped down. Raul Pereda of Mexico, who played college golf at Jacksonville University, made his PGA Tour debut as a sponsor exemption in his national Open. "I wish I would have taken advantage of it more. 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. This website stores cookies on your computer. 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. Please logout and login again. I just told my caddie, Bees, bees, bees. And he looks at me like Im crazy, van Rooyen said. Neville: Spurs can't afford to let Kane leave this summer, Arteta: This is not over | Lampard: Arsenal still in the title race. 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. His name is on the trophy with Ben Crenshaw, Billy Casper, Lee Trevino, Bobby Locke and Roberto De Vicenzo. 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. Get the best prices and book a round at one of 1,700 courses across the UK & Ireland. 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. Rahm is playing for the second time in three weeks since his Masters victory. 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. Goya played bogey-free and finished with a birdie from left of the green on the par-5 18th. 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. 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. Tony Finau was among five players at 65, and one of them felt just as good as 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. The Korn Ferry trademark is also a registered trademark, and is used in the Korn Ferry Tour logo with permission. I mean, still get a little bit of some goosebumps thinking about it, Smotherman said. Standing over the shot with a 4-iron, the South African van Rooyen backed off and said, "Bees! Im going to have a cold beer after this round today with my parents and just keep it very simple, Pereda said.