Mexico Open at Vidanta 2023 Preview

Última actualización el 24 de abril de 2023 4:40 pm por Erwin Noguera

El PGA Tour hará su primera parada en México esta temporada 2023 cuando se realizará el Abierto de México. Este maravilloso evento que atrae a los mejores golfistas del mundo estará nuevamente en Vidanta Vallarta, de la mano del diseñador Greg Norman. Además, uno de los principales factores del torneo es que contará con la visita del #1 del mundo y vigente campeón de este torneo, Jon Rahm.

Por otro lado, el Abierto de México en Vidanta se llevará a cabo del 27 al 30 de abril de 2023 y, como mencionamos antes, Los mejores golfistas del mundo se enfrentarán para destronar a John Rahm, que vuelve a ser el favorito en las apuestas con cuotas de +300.

Vidanta Vallarta

Antes de que el evento se realizara por primera vez en 2022 en Vidanta, había poca información sobre el curso. Sin embargo, ahora tenemos mucha más información al respecto.

Es un recorrido largo de aproximadamente 7500 yardas. Además, cabe mencionar que se encuentra en Puerto Vallarta, una ciudad costera de México, por lo que está al nivel del mar. Por lo tanto, todos los golfistas que estén acostumbrados a jugar en campos de Puerto Rico, Punta Cana e incluso Mayakoba podrán tener alguna ventaja en este torneo.

Por otro lado, en muchas partes del recorrido se espera un pasto “Paspalum” extremadamente lento y pegajoso. Por ser Puerto Vallarta una ciudad costera, es muy común tener fuertes ráfagas de viento provenientes del Océano Pacífico.

Una breve historia del Abierto de México en Vidanta

The Mexico Open at Vidanta was added to the PGA Tour calendar in 2022 when the body overseeing the professional golf scene worldwide decided to replace the WGC Mexico.

The first and only winner of the tournament so far is the Spaniard Jon Rahm, who was the betting favorite in 2022 (+350) and fulfilled the expectations. Now, he is also the favorite for this 2023 edition, but this time he will have to face Tony Finau, another of the best golfers in the world today.

Undoubtedly, seeing Rahm’s performance in this tournament will be extremely exciting and interesting. He started the season at full speed and aimed to lift the trophy in Mexico for the second consecutive year.

Betting favorites

As mentioned, the Spaniard is the main favorite to win the tournament. There are currently many debates about it, and the main topic is not whether he will win the Mexico Open at Vidanta or not, but by how many strokes he will win it. However, Tony Finau arrives with the mission to give a blow on the table and surprise us all. In addition, we must remember that Finau is the only player within the top 50 that the Spaniard will face in the tournament.

The Mexico Open at Vidanta 2023 promises to be an unforgettable event for golfers and spectators alike. With a world-class course, first-class amenities, and beautiful natural surroundings on the beaches of Puerto Vallarta, this tournament will surely be one of the highlights of the golfing calendar.

The followings are the favorite golfers to win and their respective betting odds.

• Jon Rahm +300
•  Tony Finau +870
•  Clark Wyndham +2100
•  Gary Woodland +2600
•  Nicolai Hojgaard +2900
•  Patrick Rodgers +3200
•  Byeong-hun An +3500
•  Maverick McNealy +3500

Being the #1 in the world ranking, Jon Rahm has everything in his favor to take the victory in this tournament. After a well-deserved week off, the Spaniard should be fully ready to repeat his victory in the tournament.

Clark Wyndham finished in the TOP 5 last week in Zurich and has a style of play that could be dominant in Vidanta. Finau, meanwhile, has yet to make a top-five in a tournament this 2023. However, he is one of the top contenders for this event.

Hojgaard has a length style of play that can serve him well in Vidanta. Also, it is worth noting that he placed second in Corales.