The PGA Tour heads to the picturesque VidantaWorld Golf Course in Puerto Vallarta, Mexico, for the 2025 Mexico Open. This event, running from February 20-23, promises to be an exciting tournament with a diverse field and a challenging course.
Course Overview
VidantaWorld is a Greg Norman-designed course stretching 7,436 yards and playing as a par-71. Known for its length, the course features 40 acres of fairway, 136 acres of rough, 55 bunkers, and 12 water hazards. It’s considered one of the Tour’s tougher tracks, with a scoring average of 70.074 in 2024. The par-4 10th hole, at 475 yards, is particularly challenging, while the par-4 7th hole, at 297 yards, is the easiest.
Field and Favorites
The tournament boasts a 132-player field, including notable names like defending champion Jake Knapp, who won his first PGA Tour title here last year. Other top players include Aaron Rai (ranked 29th in the world) and Akshay Bhatia (ranked 30th). The field also features several Korn Ferry and DP World Tour graduates, adding depth and excitement to the competition.
Key Storylines
- Defending Champion: Jake Knapp returns to defend his title and will look to become the first player to successfully defend a title on Tour since Scottie Scheffler in 2024.
- Rising Stars: Blades Brown, a 17-year-old phenom, is making his second start on Tour since turning professional. He’s one to watch as he aims to make a big splash.
- Homegrown Talent: Five Mexican players, including Álvaro Ortiz and Santiago de la Fuente, will be competing in their home country, adding a patriotic element to the tournament.
Broadcast Information
The tournament will be broadcast on Golf Channel and NBC, with coverage starting on Thursday and Friday from 4-7 p.m. (Golf Channel) and continuing on Saturday and Sunday from 1-3 p.m. (Golf Channel) and 3-6 p.m. (NBC).
Prize Money and Points
The Mexico Open offers a purse of $7 million, with the winner taking home $1.26 million and 500 FedExCup points. The tournament also serves as a qualifier for the Arnold Palmer Invitational presented by Mastercard.
