Last updated Feb 18, 8:56am EST

The PGA Tour action moves to Vallarta, Mexico, this week, as some of the world’s top stars will be in action at the Mexico Open. A competitive event is likely at Vidante Vallarta, and our betting preview can be found right here.

Offshore Odds: Bhatia Listed as Favorite

PlayerOdds
Akshay Bhatia+1300
Rasmus Hojgaard+1800
Kurt Kitayama+1800
Sam Stevens+2200
Patrick Rodgers+2200
Jake Knapp+2300
Michael Kim+2500
Harry Hall+2500

Mexico Open Recent Winners

YearWinning Player
2024Jake Knapp
2023Tony Finau
2022Jon Rahm
2021Alvaro Ortiz
2020Postponed due to COVID-19
2019Drew Nesbitt
2018Austin Smotherman
2017No Tournament

Mexico Open: Event Information

StatInformation
CourseVidante Vallarta, Vallarta, Mexico
Par71
Yards Covered7,456 Yards
Prize Fund$8.5 Million
First Held1944
Tournament Par RecordTony Finau (-24)
Tournament Aggregate RecordTony Finau (260)

Event Preview

This weekend, one of the most historic golf events staged annually in Mexico will be played. The Mexico Open has been an official event on the PGA Tour since 2022, and the winner receives 500 FedEx Cup Points.

Striking the ball long has been a trademark of recent winners of the event, with Jake Knapp breaking his maiden in a similar fashion to previous victors such as Jon Rahm and Tony Finau. Form at Paspalum Greens is a positive trend worth considering this weekend, as the traits of both courses are similar.

Knapp’s performance in the event makes him a leading chance this week, while the American is also the only former PGA Tour winner in the field. Aaron Rai is the top-ranked competitor in the field this weekend, and he is one of just four that are currently ranked inside the world’s top 50.

Nicolai Hojgaard makes an appeal for his traits this weekend. He has made two solid appearances on the PGA Tour this season, picking up from where he left off in 2024 after claiming five straight finishes in the top 25 spots.

Mexico Open Picks

There could be more European success on the PGA Tour this weekend, and Jesper Svensson looks to hold interesting claims. He has excellent ability off the tee, ranking inside the world’s top 40.

His approach play has been improving, and he has ranked well in DP World Tour events. Among those include a runner-up finish in Bahrain, which was held at a venue with paspalum greens.

Pick
Jesper Svensson (+5500)
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