Karl Vilips shoots 62 to take the 1st-round lead in the Mexico Open
Karl Vilips shot an impressive 9-under 62 in the first round of the Mexico Open on Thursday, capturing the lead ahead of Kensai Hirata and Ben Griffin. The Australian golfer, 25, credited his driver for a strong start, making five consecutive birdies on holes 11-15. Vilips emphasized the importance of hitting fairways and using his driver effectively.
Kensai Hirata was a stroke back with a 63, while Ben Griffin, Marco Penge, and Garrick Higgo were tied at 64. Alvaro Ortiz of Mexico, who earned his PGA Tour card for 2026 through the Korn Ferry Tour, opened with a 65 and expressed satisfaction with his performance, describing it as "bogey-free, played solid." The upcoming World Wide Technology Championship will take place at El Cardonal at Diamante in Los Cabos next week.
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