🏌🏻 Underdogs Dominate Mexico Open

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Fun Fact: Jake Knapp is placed T-1 after Round 2 of the Mexico Open. Only three years ago, he was working as a security guard at The Country Club, a restaurant/nightclub in Costa Mesa, California.

⛳ This day in history: On this date in 1961, Arnold Palmer shot a first-round 65 to take control of the Baton Rouge Open, leading to a victory after scores 65-67-68-66—266, earning $2,800.

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Underdogs Dominate In Mexico and Thailand

The PGA Tour's Mexico Open is too tight to call at the end of Round 2 while the home favorite Patty Tavatanakit has built a significant lead heading into the final round at Honda LPGA Thailand.

Mexico Open Round 2 Update

🔝 Four-Way Tie At The Top: Matt Wallace, Sami Valimaki, Alvaro Ortiz, and Jake Knapp lead the 2024 Mexico Open at Vidanta with a score of 11-under. Overnight leader Van Rooyen is one-stroke behind.

🌟 Finau's Strong Comeback: Defending champion Tony Finau made a big 20-place climb to T9. Finau played his second round for a score of 4-under.

🚫 Missed Cut: Charley Hoffman, Thomas Detry and Ryan Fox are some of the notable names who missed the cut after Round 2 at Vidanta Vallarta.

Mexico Open Round 2 Leaderboard 

Click here to watch Round 2 Highlights.

Honda LPGA Thailand Round 3 Update

🏌️Tavatanakit Sole Leader: Local favorite Patty Tavatanakit shot a 6-under 66 on Saturday to take a three-stroke lead into the final round.

🔙 Stars Mount A Strong Comeback: Brooke Henderson shot 68 and was in a group tied for sixth while Lilia Vu and Celine Boutier each shot a 5-under to be placed T-16 and T-27 respectively.

Honda LPGA Round 3 Leaderboard

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