Power Moves into Top 20 at mexico Open, Higgo Sets Course Record
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The Mexico Open at Vidanta is heating up as Garrick Higgo fired an incredible 11-under 61 to take the lead, while Irish golfer Seamus Power continues to climb the leaderboard. Power finished his third round in a share of 16th place, positioning himself to potentially secure his PGA Tour card for 2026.
Higgo Dominates wiht Record-Breaking Round
Garrick Higgo’s stunning performance on Saturday matched the El Cardonal at Diamante course record, bringing his tournament total to 22-under. He began with an eagle on the first hole and followed it up with five consecutive birdies, completing the front nine at 7-under-par 29. Higgo continued his onslaught on the back nine,adding four more birdies,including one on the challenging par-five 18th.
“Hit it great, made a lot of good putts and chipped in once,” Higgo said after his round [https://www.pgatour.com/tour-insider/2024/04/27/garrick-higgo-mexico-open-third-round-lead-t24411616]. “Just everything was realy solid and took advantage of opportunities that I had.”
Power’s Bid to Secure PGA Tour Card
seamus Power had a strong start to his third round, carding five birdies in his first six holes and adding another on the 10th. However, the 18th hole proved troublesome once again, resulting in his only bogey of the day. Despite this, Power’s performance moved him into the top 20, a crucial step in his quest to retain his PGA Tour card. He currently sits 135th in the FedEx Cup Fall standings, and a strong finish at the RSM Classic will be vital, as the top 100 players earn cards for 2026 [https://www.pgatour.com/fedexcup/standings].
Current Leaderboard
Here’s a look at the top of the leaderboard after the third round:
* 1st: Garrick Higgo (-22)
* 2nd: Carson Young (-21)
* T3: Ben Griffin, Trevor Cone, Chad Ramey (-20)
* T16: Seamus Power (-13)
Young in Contention for First Tour Victory
Carson Young is within striking distance at 21-under, following a nine-under-par 63 that included 11 birdies and two bogeys. He’s looking to capitalize on his strong form,having finished second at the same event last year [https://www.pgatour.com/tour-insider/2024/04/27/carson-young-mexico-open-third-round-t24411618].
Looking Ahead
The final round promises to be an exciting showdown, with Higgo aiming to maintain his lead and Young and others hoping to challenge for their first PGA Tour victory.Power will be looking to continue his upward momentum and improve his position in the FedEx Cup standings.
Key Takeaways:
* Garrick Higgo fired a course record-tying 61 to take a one-stroke lead at the Mexico Open.
* Seamus power is making a strong push, currently tied for 16th, to secure his PGA Tour card.
* carson Young is well-positioned to contend for his first career PGA Tour win.
* The final round is set to be a thrilling competition with several players within striking distance of the lead.