BYU sophomore Kihei Akina has another low PGA Tour round and contending in Mexico Open

VALLARTA, Mexico (AP) — Kihei Akina shot a 7-under 64 and claimed the top spot in the Mexico Open after nailing a birdie on the final hole, marking his ninth round of 67 or lower on the PGA Tour. The 20-year-old sophomore at Brigham Young University has been feeling increasingly comfortable with each round he plays, currently tied with Matthieu Pavon and Adrien Dumont de Chassart at 11-under 131.

Akina made three birdies on the par 5s and an eagle on the par-4 13th hole during his round. He is making rapid strides towards his goal of playing on the PGA Tour, having accumulated seven points in the PGA Tour University program and two points from the Walker Cup. Despite traveling back-to-back from Bermuda to Mexico, Akina found the transition seamless and has expressed satisfaction with his performance in this tournament thus far.