Austin Smotherman and Seamus Power are out of the Oct. 29–Nov. 1 Mexico Open. PGA TOUR lists Will Gordon and Harry Higgs as replacements; the withdrawal timeline is key.
Tony Finau returns to the tournament he won in 2023 ranked 104th in FedExCup Fall. Why the top-100 cut matters, why Finau is already exempt through 2027, and what is at stake in Vallarta.
Tom Kim makes his first PGA TOUR appearance since Asian Games gold at the 29 October–1 November Mexico Open, joining Wyndham Clark, defending champion Brian Campbell and Tony Finau.
The PGA TOUR has revealed a revised 7,337-yard, par-71 Vidanta Vallarta ahead of October 29. A rebuilt 423-yard fourth hole and a drivable 13th could reshape the $6 million FedExCup Fall event.
Nelly Korda secured a dominant victory at the Riviera Maya Open, claiming her third title of the season. Despite an almost flawless performance and 60 bogey-free holes, golf delivered a "lesson in humility" on the final 18th hole when a lost ball resulted in a bogey. Nevertheless, she finished with a comfortable four-stroke lead, reaffirming her superstar status and setting new records.
Nelly Korda maintains a solid lead at the 2026 Riviera Maya Open, showcasing incredible consistency and composure even as she admits to not playing her A-game. Her three-shot advantage over closest competitors is a testament to her skill and mental resilience.
