\n Official World Golf Ranking \u2013 43<\/em><\/p>\n Truth be told, if it wasn\u2019t for Bhatia, Rasmus H\u00f8jgaard would have been our top pick. We\u2019re talking about the third youngest player ever to win on the European Tour (2019), so he\u2019s been able to seal the deal at major events for a few years now. He\u2019s hardly been slacking since then, either. H\u00f8jgaard bagged the Irish Open and came heartbreakingly close to beating none other than McIlroy at the DP World Championship. He\u2019s right on the brink, and while our winning pick is elsewhere, if you\u2019ll indulge us one cheeky addition to our Mexico Open tips, we wouldn\u2019t say no to H\u00f8jgaard finishing in the top 2 at 25\/1 from bet365<\/strong>.<\/p><\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n\n\n
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Jake Knapp<\/p>\n <\/div>\n
\n Official World Golf Ranking \u2013 107<\/em><\/p>\n The defending champion\u2019s win at last year\u2019s tournament is even more impressive than it first appears. Bear in mind, Knapp only earned his PGA Tour card in 2023 after finishing 13th on the Korn Ferry Tour. That means he bagged a major event and set a record to boot in his rookie year.<\/strong> Not too shabby. Before that, he made a name for himself on the PGA Tour Canada between 2016 and 2019, racking up wins at the Canada Life Open, GolfBC Championship, and CRMC Championship. He even added the Grant Thornton Invitational to his haul late last year, teaming up with Patty Tavatanakit. Sadly, 2024 hasn\u2019t given us much to suggest he\u2019s up to the task\u2014but stranger things have happened!<\/p><\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n\n\n
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Samuel Stevens<\/p>\n <\/div>\n
\n Official World Golf Ranking \u2013 76<\/em><\/p>\n Here\u2019s an interesting one. Samuel Stevens can hit the top spots in world-class competitions or land somewhere in the middle of the pack \u2013 a true see-saw career. For example, he came second at the Farmers Insurance Open with a stunning performance<\/strong> but hasn\u2019t bothered the top 15 since. This unpredictability makes him a tricky one to recommend for any specific Mexico Open golf betting tips. But he\u2019s a wildcard who, on occasion, can shake up the entire standings. Plus, with no big PGA Tour wins under his belt, he could be hoping this to be his big chance to break through. Keep an eye on Stevens \u2013 he\u2019s got the potential to cause a stir.<\/p><\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n\n\n
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Sami V\u00e4lim\u00e4ki<\/p>\n <\/div>\n
\n Official World Golf Ranking \u2013 157<\/em><\/p>\n We find this bloke fascinating. One event he\u2019s brilliant, the next he crashes out. Still, he\u2019s got his moments. With a win at the 2020 Oman Open, the Commercial Bank Qatar Masters in 2023<\/strong>, and a string of pro golf tour victories in 2019, he\u2019s no stranger to success. Unfortunately, when it comes to Mexico Open golf betting, he\u2019s just too inconsistent for us to back for anything other than a top 40 finish, even with that second-place triumph last year. That said, we\u2019d be chuffed to see him here again\u2014not only to for his potential on this course, but because he\u2019s such a maverick that he makes every part of the PGA Tour more entertaining.<\/p><\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n\n\n
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Kurt Kitayama<\/p>\n <\/div>\n
\n Official World Golf Ranking \u2013 85<\/em><\/p>\n Ooft, now this guy\u2019s a tough one to predict. Kurt Kitayama has all the potential to pull off something amazing. Check out his 16-foot birdie at the Sony Open, last month, for a taste of what he\u2019s capable of. He\u2019s also a major winner, having taken the Arnold Palmer Invitational in 2023.<\/strong> Plus, he came second in the Mexico Open in 2022, so he knows this course and its unique challenges. But here\u2019s the kicker \u2013 his 2025 hasn\u2019t got off to the best start. His top performance so far was a 37th finish at the Sony Open, where he dazzled the crowd. That might sum up Kurt Kitayama\u2019s game right now \u2013 sensational at times but lacking the consistency to challenge the top spots. Still, we reckon he\u2019ll make the cut and could even crack the top 15, if he can bring some accuracy to match those big bombs of his.<\/p><\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n\n\n
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Akshay Bhatia<\/p>\n <\/div>\n
\n Official World Golf Ranking \u2013 30<\/em><\/p>\n You know what\u2019s crazy? At just 23 years old, Akshay Bhatia hasn\u2019t even hit his prime yet \u2013 it just feels like he has because he\u2019s been tearing it up since his teens. After grabbing a silver medal at the 2018 Summer Youth Olympics and making waves at everything, from the Junior Presidents Cup to the Walker Cup, he turned professional at just 17. He made an immediate splash, winning a couple of events on the SwingThought Tour and finishing a solid 57th in his US Open debut. Fast forward to 2024, and he took things to another level with that career-defining win at the Valero Texas Open<\/strong>, alongside a string of impressive top 10 finishes on the PGA Tour. In other words, Bhatia\u2019s trajectory has been nothing but upward, and his powerful, accurate play seems tailor-made for the Mexico Open. This could be the perfect stage for him to take another step toward greatness.<\/p><\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n\n\n A Deep Dive into Vidanta Vallarta: Course Analysis for Punters\n <\/h3>\n \n\n
\n The Mexico Open golf course is Vidanta Vallarta, a truly tropical golfing paradise, nestled between the beaches of Nuevo Vallarta and the historic Puerto Vallarta. Designed by Greg Norman in 2015<\/strong>, it\u2019s a feast for the eyes, with sweeping views of Sierra Madre mountains and Banderas Bay. There\u2019s no housing or commercial clutter – just unspoiled nature, towering parota trees, and the soothing presence of the Ameca River.<\/p>\n\n\n At 7,456 yards, this par-71 course is one of the longest on tour<\/strong>, favouring big hitters who can handle the five par-3s, four par-5s, and a handful of par-4s. With wide fairways and sticky paspalum greens, it\u2019s a bomber\u2019s playground – especially if the Pacific winds don\u2019t kick up. Make no mistakes, that Mexico Open prize money will likely end up in the hands of a player with rocketing drives. However, with 11 holes featuring water hazards, 106 bunkers, and plenty of sandy waste areas, there\u2019s enough to keep the pros on their toes. Expect approach shots from 175+ yards to play a big role, and while putting isn\u2019t as brutal as the likes of Chambers Bay, avoiding three-putts will still be crucial.<\/p>\n\n\n Mexico Open Golf Prize Money\n <\/h3>\n \n\n
\n With an $8.5 million prize pool<\/strong> – plus a juicy $1.53 million for the winner – an invitation to the PGA Tour clearly nets you more than just 500 FedEx Cup points. That kind of cash has a way of convincing top players to give Vallarta a go, even if it wasn\u2019t on their radar before. And with bigger names in the mix, you can bet the bookies will be paying closer attention too – meaning sharper Mexican Open golf odds and a broader selection of markets to boot.<\/p>\n\n\n Whether it\u2019s our Mexico Open betting tips or your own predictions, you can grab more chances to win (free bets, acca insurance<\/em>) or more bang for your buck (bet boosts<\/em>) when you use the best promos from top UK bookmakers<\/a>. And we\u2019ve got a whole bunch of \u2018em lined up for you.<\/p>\n\n