Everything You Need to Know for the Third Round at the 2024 Mexico Open at Vidanta
Heading into the weekend at the prestigious 2024 Mexico Open at Vidanta, there is a log jam at the top of the leaderboard with the defending champion in hot pursuit. The second round ended with a thrilling four-way tie for the lead at an impressive 11-under 131. Sharing the pole position after 36 holes are Matt Wallace, Sami Valimaki, Alvaro Ortiz, and Jake Knapp. It is worth noting that Ortiz, a native of Mexico, emerged as the champion of the Mexico Open in 2021, prior to it becoming an official PGA Tour event.
Despite the fierce competition, defending champion Tony Finau showcased his remarkable talent on Friday, making two eagles and currently sits at T-9, trailing the leaders by five shots.
Vidanta Vallarta, designed by the renowned Greg Norman, offers a challenging par-71 layout that measures an impressive 7,456 yards. The total purse for the Mexico Open stands at an impressive $8.1 million, with the winner expected to take home a staggering $1.458 million. Additionally, the champion will receive 500 FedEx Cup points, further adding to the significance of this illustrious event. However, it is worth mentioning that 67 golfers unfortunately missed the cut and will not be continuing their quest for victory.
To ensure that fans do not miss a moment of the action, there will be live coverage of the Mexico Open. PGA Tour Live will provide a four-feed coverage, which can be accessed on ESPN+. Additionally, for Spanish-speaking fans, there will be a dedicated Spanish-language channel. The commentary for the Spanish channel will be provided by host Marco Farias, alongside analysts Carlos de Corral and Sara Diaz, with John Sutcliffe providing on-course updates.
The Mexico Open has a rich history, dating back to 1944, making it the country’s national championship and showcasing the golfing talent that Mexico has to offer.
For those eager to follow the third round of the 2024 Mexico Open at Vidanta, here are the tee times and essential information:
**Saturday Tee Times – 1st Tee**
– 8:25 a.m.: Ryo Hisatsune
– 8:34 a.m.: Ryan McCormick, Stuart Macdonald
– 8:43 a.m.: Troy Merritt, Victor Perez
– 8:52 a.m.: Martin Trainer, Harry Hall
– 9:01 a.m.: Trace Crowe, Maverick McNealy
– 9:10 a.m.: Parker Coody, Erik Barnes
– 9:19 a.m.: Chad Ramey, Davis Thompson
– 9:37 a.m.: Wilson Furr, Garrick Higgo
– 9:46 a.m.: Keith Mitchell, Greyson Sigg
– 9:55 a.m.: Austin Eckroat, Hayden Springer
– 10:05 a.m.: Cristobal Del Solar, Jhonattan Vegas
– 10:15 a.m.: Nicolai Hojgaard, Padraig Harrington
– 10:35 a.m.: Ben Silverman, Chandler Phillips
– 10:45 a.m.: Aaron Rai, Austin Smotherman
– 11:05 a.m.: Aaron Baddeley, Carson Young
– 11:15 a.m.: Jorge Campillo, Robert MacIntyre
– 11:30 am.: Rafael Campos, Cameron Champ
– 11:40 a.m.: Henrik Norlander, Thorbjorn Oleson
– 11:50 a.m.: Santiago De la Fuente, Robby Shelton
– 12:10 p.m.: Jimmy Stanger, Kevin Dougherty
– 12:20 p.m.: Joseph Bramlett, Carl Yuan
– 12:30 p.m.: Nico Echavarria, Chesson Hadley
– 12:40 p.m.: Dylan Wu, Emiliano Grillo
– 12:50 p.m.: Ryan Moore, Lanto Griffin
– 1:05 p.m.: Patrick Rodgers, Stephan Jaeger
– 1:25 p.m.: Erik van Rooyen, Andrew Novak
– 1:35 p.m.: Matt Wallace, Sami Valimaki
Now, let’s address the important matter of how to watch and listen to the 2024 Mexico Open at Vidanta:
– ESPN+ is the exclusive home of PGA Tour Live, where you can catch all the action live. Simply visit ESPN+ to access the coverage.
– Golf Channel will also be providing free coverage of the Mexico Open on Fubo. Visit the Fubo website to stream the tournament for free.
– The scheduled TV coverage for Saturday, February 24, is as follows:
– Golf Channel/Peacock: 1-3 p.m.
– NBC: 3-6 p.m.
– Sirius XM: 1-6 p.m.
For Sunday, February 25, the coverage is as follows:
– Golf Channel/Peacock: 1-3 p.m.
– NBC: 3-6 p.m.
– Sirius XM: 1-6 p.m.
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