The PGA Tour does not stage events in Mexico often, so Alvaro Oritz is taking full advantage of his opportunity at this week’s Mexico Open at Vidanta.
And he is having fun doing so—as a sponsor’s exemption, no less.
Ortiz, who hails from Guadalajara, Mexico, shot up the leaderboard Friday, thanks to his splendid 7-under 64. He made five birdies on the back side—his opening nine—and made a terrific 30-footer for eagle at the par-5 6th.
He now holds a share of the lead at 11-under with Matt Wallace of England and Finland’s Sami Valimaki at the midway point.
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