Karl Vilips used two long bridie streaks to take the first-round lead Thursday in the Mexico Open, the first of two straight PGA Tour events in the country.
Karl Vilips fired a 9-under 62 on Thursday to secure the first-round lead at the Mexico Open at Vidanta Vallarta. The Australian golfer put together two extended birdie streaks, sinking five straight birdies on his front nine followed by four consecutive birdies to finish his round. Vilips holds a one-shot lead over Japan's Kensei Hirata heading into the second round.
Hirata shot an 8-under 63, while Ben Griffin, Marco Penge, Garrick Higgo, and Jeffrey Kang finished tied at 64. Vilips, the 2025 Puerto Rico Open winner, entered the tournament ranked 141st in the FedEx Cup Fall standings as players compete for spots inside the top 100 to secure their tour status.
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