Bees! Register to read and get full access to gulfnews.com, By clicking below to sign up, you're agreeing to our Smotherman played bogey-free at Vidanta Vallarta. Goya played bogey-free and finished with a birdie from left of the green on the par-5 18th. Tony Finau was among five players at 65, and one of them felt just as good as Smotherman. Even so, the Mexico Open dates to 1944. It's 18 holes a day, and just 18 chances for birdie, and just commit to every shot.. 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. 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. 230 likes, 3 comments - TaylorMade Golf Canada (@taylormade_ca) on Instagram: "How did @gaugs88 pull this off? Please logout and login again. When he won in 2018, the Mexico Open was still part of the PGA Tour Latinoamerica schedule. Standing over the shot with a 4-iron, the South African backed off and said, Bees! Smotherman is winless on the PGA TOUR. The last time was on his final hole, the par-3 ninth, and he chipped in for his eighth birdie of the round. His name is on the trophy with Ben Crenshaw, Billy Casper, Lee Trevino, Bobby Locke and Roberto De Vicenzo. 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. So I dropped down, then he sees them, he dropped down. Canada's Taylor Pendrith Tony Finau were among five players at 65, and one of them felt just as good as Smotherman. Goya played bogey-free and finished with a birdie from left of the green on the par-5 18th. Austin shot an 8-under par 63 to hold a one-shot lead over Erik van Rooyen and Tano Goya. He finished with a 25-foot birdie putt, his third birdie putt of 15 feet or longer. Copyright 2023 PGA TOUR, Inc. All rights reserved. His start was less than ideal in the best of the weather. 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. So, I dropped down, then he sees them, he dropped down. "So I dropped down, then he sees them, he dropped down. Smotherman played bogey-free in his opening round, while he missed only three greens in regulation on a gorgeous morning. His name is on the trophy with Ben Crenshaw, Billy Casper, Lee Trevino, Bobby Locke and Roberto De Vicenzo. "Just the reception, winning an event like that, the Mexico Open, which has such a deep history. To his credit, van Rooyen (who is not allergic, he said with a smile) made par on the hole. There are names on that trophy that are in the Hall of Fame. I mean, still get a little bit of some goosebumps thinking about it, Smotherman said. His coach at Jacksonville, Mike Blackburn, sent him a text ahead of his first round to enjoy every shot as it comes. So I dropped down, then he sees them, he dropped down. He also had a pair of birdies on the pars 5 on the back nine. He also had a pair of birdies on the pars 5 on the back nine. That included an eagle on the par-4 15th when he holed out from 141 yards. Smotherman played bogey-free at Vidanta Vallarta. It's 18 holes a day, and just 18 chances for birdie, and just commit to every shot.. Smotherman entered Wyndham. ", "I have never seen anything like that. 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.. "So I dropped down, then he sees them, he dropped down. 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 posts 63 for one-shot lead in Mexico, Rahm 4 back I just told my caddie, Bees, bees, bees. And he looks at me like I'm crazy, van Rooyen said. Bees! Before long, Chez Reavie and Francesco Molinari and the caddies hit the turf to avoid a swarm of bees. "A swarm of bees was probably not something @FredVR_ and crew saw coming @MexicoOpenGolf pic.twitter.com/4RjzysQ5qx. Its funny, but certainly dont want to get stung by those bad boys.. "Those first 13 holes we had virtually no wind, about as easy conditions as it can get," Rahm said after his round. Van Rooyen, who finished T-2, posted a 4-under score on Thursday that included an eagle and a pair of birdies. 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. Last Updated: 28/04/23 7:47am. subscription, ePaper Bees! Before long, Chez Reavie and Francesco Molinari and the caddies hit the turf to avoid a swarm of bees. Michael Gligic of Burlington, Ont., finished with a 74. Austin Smotherman of the United States waits with caddie on the 15th The Korn Ferry trademark is also a registered trademark, and is used in the Korn Ferry Tour logo with permission. PGA Tour He finished with a 25-foot birdie putt, his third birdie putt of 15 feet or longer. Smotherman closed with four straight birdies for an 8-under 63. Highlights of round one at the Mexico Open at the Vidanta Vallarta course, Jon Rahm carded a four-under opening round of 67 at the Mexico Open, Erik van Rooyen and several other players on the 10th hole of the Abierto Mexicano de Golf course as they were forced to drop to the floor because of an approaching swarm of bees, Ref Watch: 'Klopp case closed but Jota got lucky! It's just like any other sanctioned event for me. To find out more about the cookies and data we use, please check out our, Dear Reader, please register to read gulfnews.com, Password should have minimum 7 characters with at least one letter and number, Digital It's just like any other sanctioned event for me. The last time was on his final hole, the par-3 ninth, and he chipped in for his eighth birdie of the round. Smotherman posts 63 for one-shot lead in Mexico, Rahm 4 back Erik van Rooyens opening round at the Mexico Open at Vidanta generated plenty of buzz. His start was less than ideal in the best of the weather. Raul Pereda of Mexico, who played college golf at Jacksonville University, made his PGA TOUR debut as a sponsor exemption in his national Open. VALLARTA, Mexico -- Austin Smotherman already has his name on the Mexico Open trophy. Those first 13 holes we had virtually no wind, about as easy conditions as it can get. Smotherman posts 63 for one-shot lead in Mexico Bees! Austin Smotherman prepares hits a shot during the third round of the Nationwide Children's Hospital Championship at The Ohio State University Golf Club on Aug. 28 in Columbus, Ohio. Smotherman is winless on the PGA TOUR. 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. AP golf: https://apnews.com/hub/golf and https://twitter.com/AP_Sports, Sign in or register for your free account. I kind of did the same thing today, so everything clicked nicely, van Rooyen said. Bees! Austin Smotherman already has his name on the Mexico Open trophy. He missed only three greens on a gorgeous morning. Its funny, but certainly dont want to get stung by those bad boys.. Smotherman posts 63 for one-shot lead in Mexico, Rahm 4 back PGA TOUR, PGA TOUR Champions, and the Swinging Golfer design are registered trademarks. Van Rooyen also had a big finish, playing his final five holes in 4 under. John Rahm four off Mexico Open leader Austin Smotherman after the Raul Pereda of Mexico, who played college golf at Jacksonville University, made his PGA Tour debut as a sponsor exemption in his national Open. All the more impressive, No. They were together for a few years. A national open anywhere is very special.. 2023 Mexico Open at Vidanta: Raul Pereda shoots 65 in PGA Tour debut Smotherman, Austin Austin Gaugert Stallings, Scott Jon Yarbrough Straka, Sepp John Davenport Streb, Robert Steve Catlin Streelman, Kevin Michael Bestor Stroud, Chris Christopher Brown Stuard, Brian Todd Montoya Svensson, Adam AJ Montecinos Tarren, Callum Ryan Boshoven Taylor, Nick Dave Markle Taylor, Vaughn Frank Williams Thompson, Curtis Dave Lees I'm 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. I wish I would have taken advantage of it more, Rahm said. I wish I would have taken advantage of it more, Rahm said. News, Please use Chrome browser for a more accessible video player. (Molinari) and (Reavie) look at me like I'm nuts and then they realized, like, 30 seconds later the bees just went right at them., It's funny, but certainly don't want to get stung by those bad boys.. There are names on that trophy that are in the Hall of Fame. Standing over the shot with a 4-iron, the South African backed off and said, Bees! AUSTIN, Texas A year ago, Scottie Scheffler used a newfound swagger and closing ability to roll through the bracket at the WGC-Dell Technologies Match Play and capture his third PGA Tour title in just seven weeks. 10 played as the second-toughest of the day. "Just the reception, winning an event like that, the Mexico Open, which has such a deep history. His coach at Jacksonville, Mike Blackburn, sent him a text ahead of his first round to enjoy every shot as it comes. 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. He followed the plan perfectly. "Just the reception, winning an event like that, the Mexico Open, which has such a deep history. 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. Even so, the Mexico Open dates to 1944. He followed the plan perfectly. Smotherman is winless on the PGA Tour. In bee attack that nightmares are made of, pros, caddies, cameraman La marca comercial de Korn Ferry tambin es una marca comercial registrada y se usa en el logotipo del Korn Ferry Tour con autorizacin. Bees!" VALLARTA, Mexico Austin Smotherman already has his name on the Mexico Open trophy. 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. Its funny, but certainly dont want to get stung by those bad boys.. His start was less than ideal in the best of the weather. 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 missed only three greens on a gorgeous morning. 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. Goya played bogey-free and finished with a birdie from left of the green on the par-5 18th. Frankie and Chez, they look at me like Im nuts and then 30 seconds later the bees just went right at them. Get the best prices and book a round at one of 1,700 courses across the UK & Ireland. Smotherman is winless on the PGA Tour. PGA Tour's Fortinet Championship: Smotherman in debut not far from VALLARTA, Mexico -- Austin Smotherman already has his name on the Mexico Open trophy. I mean, still get a little bit of some goosebumps thinking about it, Smotherman said. Copyright 2023 PGA TOUR, Inc. All rights reserved. Masters champion Jon Rahm, who won the Mexico. I had a 4-iron in my hand to a pin thats tucked on the right, he explained. There are names on that trophy that are in the Hall of Fame. Smotherman wins Simmons Bank Open after Sunday weather delays Bees -- and not birdies -- were the talk of the opening round of the Mexico Open on Thursday. Cam Young, new caddie off to fast start at WGC-Dell Match Play That included an eagle on the par-4 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. Raul Pereda of Mexico, who played college golf at Jacksonville University, made his PGA TOUR debut as a sponsor exemption in his national Open. His coach at Jacksonville, Mike Blackburn, sent him a text ahead of his first round to enjoy every shot as it comes. Austin Smotherman is an American professional golfer. Jimmy Walker, Bill Haas, and Grayson Sigg will tee up Hole 10 at the same time. 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. He followed the plan perfectly. Born in 1994, Smotherman turned professional in 2016 and started playing on the PGA Latino America Tour and Korn Ferry Tour. Rahm is playing for the second time in three weeks since his Masters victory. Do Not Sell or Share My Personal Information. "Those first 13 holes we had virtually no wind, about as easy conditions as it can get. He missed only three greens on a gorgeous morning. I wish I would have taken advantage of it more," Rahm said. . It's 18 holes a day, and just 18 chances for birdie, and just commit to every shot.. His best moment might have been a par on the 10th. 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Just the reception, winning an event like that, the Mexico Open, which has such a deep history. "Frankie and Chez, they look at me like I'm nuts and then 30 seconds later the bees just went right at them. Smotherman is winless on the PGA Tour. 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. 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. Bees! Before long, Chez Reavie and Francesco Molinari and the caddies hit the turf to avoid a swarm of bees. Smotherman is winless on the PGA Tour. His first victory on the Korn Ferry Tour came in 2021 at the Simmons Bank Open, where he beat Paul Haley II and Yuan Yechun by 3 strokes. Those first 13 holes we had virtually no wind, about as easy conditions as it can get. VALLARTA, Mexico (AP) -- Austin Smotherman already has his name on the Mexico Open trophy. 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. 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. Prior to teeing off, van Rooyen joked with his caddie that he saw Smothermans 63 which tied the course record and said he probably did everything well. 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. Standing over the shot with a 4-iron, the South African backed off and said, 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.. He twice failed to get up-and-down from just off the green, missing par putts from the 6-foot range. So I dropped down, then he sees them, he dropped down. Standing over the shot with a 4-iron, the South African backed off and said, Bees! Frankie and Chez, they look at me like Im nuts and then 30 seconds later the bees just went right at them. Consider a small monthly contribution to support your local journalists. You can manage them any time by clicking on the notification icon. 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. Those first 13 holes we had virtually no wind, about as easy conditions as it can get. I don't think I need to get ahead of myself. He finished his round Thursday as though he'd love to see it on there again, closing with. 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 followed the plan perfectly. Austin Smotherman shoots 63 to lead by one at Mexico Open Frankie and Chez, they look at me like I'm nuts and then 30 seconds later the bees just went right at them. Its funny, but certainly dont want to get stung by those bad boys.. His name is on the trophy with Ben Crenshaw, Billy Casper, Lee Trevino, Bobby Locke and Roberto De Vicenzo. Bees! Before long, Chez Reavie and Francesco Molinari and the caddies hit the turf to avoid a swarm of bees. It's just like any other sanctioned tour event for me. I just told my caddie, Bees, bees, bees. And he looks at me like I'm crazy, van Rooyen said. A national open anywhere is very special.. Both on your website and other media. His coach at Jacksonville, Mike Blackburn, sent him a text ahead of his first round to enjoy every shot as it comes. Bees! He followed the plan perfectly. I just told my caddie, Bees, bees, bees. And he looks at me like Im crazy, van Rooyen said. It's funny, but certainly don't want to get stung by those bad boys. Smotherman posts 63 for one-shot lead in Mexico, Rahm 4 back. His start was less than ideal in the best of the weather. Before long, Reavie and Molinari and the caddies hit the turf to avoid the swarm. Privacy Policy. A national open anywhere is very special.. He added another birdie on No. Raul Pereda of Mexico, who played college golf at Jacksonville University, made his PGA Tour debut as a sponsor exemption in his national Open. VALLARTA, Mexico -- Austin Smotherman already has his name on the Mexico Open trophy. Even so, the Mexico Open dates to 1944. John Rahm four off Mexico Open leader Austin Smotherman after the Frankie and Chez, they look at me like Im nuts and then 30 seconds later the bees just went right at them. Prior to teeing off,. After that, they were married in a private ceremony. VALLARTA, Mexico -- Austin Smotherman already has his name on the Mexico Open trophy. He twice failed to get up-and-down from just off the green, missing par putts from the 6-foot range. He said he hit pitching wedge and just went straight at it.. Goya played bogey-free and finished with a birdie from left of the green on the par-5 18th. 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. ASSOCIATED PRESS VALLARTA, Mexico Austin Smotherman already has his name on the Mexico Open trophy. The. Be the first one to comment on this story. Overall, he holed eight birdies on Day 1. 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 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. His best moment might have been a par on the 10th. His start was less than ideal in the best of the weather. Im happy I played as good as I did on the back nine and capped it off with the putt on the last hole.. Goya played bogey-free and finished with a birdie from left of the green on the par-5 18th. 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. Rahm is playing for the second time in three weeks since his Masters victory. There are names on that trophy that are in the Hall of Fame. Austin Eckroat odds to win the Mexico Open at Vidanta "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.". Even so, the Mexico Open dates to 1944. 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. Smotherman played bogey-free at Vidanta Vallarta. VALLARTA, Mexico (AP) Austin Smotherman already has his name on the Mexico Open trophy. He twice failed to get up-and-down from just off the green, missing par putts from the 6-foot range. Smotherman played bogey-free at Vidanta Vallarta. 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. 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. Van Rooyen also had a big finish, playing his final five holes in 4 under. 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. The last time was on his final hole, the par-3 ninth, and he chipped in for his eighth birdie of the round. His name is on the trophy with Ben Crenshaw, Billy Casper, Lee Trevino, Bobby Locke and Roberto De Vicenzo.
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