2023 Mexico Open Championship: Power Rankings, Prize Money, Defending Champion and Other Major Details

The PGA Mexico Open at Vidanta is one of the most prestigious golf tournaments in the world, attracting top professional and amateur players from around the globe. This year, the tournament will take place from April 27-30 at the Vidanta Golf Course in Puerto Vallarta. This Golf course has a rich history of hosting professional golf tournaments, including the World Golf Championships-Mexico Championship.

Prize Money

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With a total purse of $7.7 million USD and 500 FedExCup points on the line, the Mexico Open promises to be an exciting event for both players and fans. The tournament will feature 144 professional golfers competing over four days. Each player vying for a chance to take home the top prize and earn valuable FedExCup points.

Defending champions

In terms of power rankings, Spain’s Jon Rahm is the player to watch out for this year. The defending champion and current world No. 2, Rahm dominated the course in 2022, leading from start to finish and finishing with an impressive overall score of -17. He won by a single stroke over Brandon Wu and Tony Finau, and his performance has set high expectations for this year’s tournament.

Power rankings

In addition to the professional players, several promising amateurs and Mexican players have also been granted exemptions to participate in the tournament. Argentine Mateo Fernández de Oliveira, who won the Latin America Amateur Championship, Sebastián Vázquez, who finished as the best Mexican player in the Tabachines Classic, Omar Morales, winner of the Value Next Generation Qualifier, and Jose Cristobal Islas, who won the El Campanario Classic on the Mexican Professional Golf Tour, are among the players expected to make an impact at the event.

The tournament also granted an exemption to Jose de Jesus Rodriguez. Jose is currently the top-ranked Mexican player in the Official World Golf Ranking. Rodriguez has played in 33 PGA TOUR events and has 20 international victories in his professional career. Alvaro Ortiz is the winner of the 2021 edition of the Abierto Mexicano de Golf and the Latin America Amateur Championship in 2019. He will also participate in the tournament.

Other details

With such a strong field of competitors, the Mexico Open promises to be an exciting and highly competitive event. The tournament offers an opportunity for players to showcase their skills on one of the world’s most beautiful golf courses. This Golf course has stunning views of the Pacific Ocean and the Sierra Madre Mountains.

The PGA Mexico Open at Vidanta is one of the premier golf tournaments in the world. The 2023 edition promises to be another thrilling event. It has a significant purse, valuable FedExCup points, and a field of top professionals and talented amateurs. The tournament will be a true test of skill and determination. Fans can look forward to an exciting four days of golf. While players compete, to see who will come out on top and claim the coveted Mexico Open title.

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