The PGA Tour returns to Mexico this week for the 2025 Mexico Open at VidantaWorld, running from February 20 to 23 at the Vidanta Vallarta Course in Vallarta, Mexico.
This marks the fourth consecutive year the tournament has been held at this Greg Norman-designed course, renowned for its scenic views along the Ameca River and the Sierra Madre mountains. The par-71 course stretches over 7,436 yards, featuring wide fairways and large greens that promise an exciting challenge for the players.
The tournament boasts a $7 million purse, with the winner set to take home $1.26 million and earn 500 FedExCup points.
While some top-ranked players are absent this week, the field remains competitive, highlighted by Akshay Bhatia and Rasmus Højgaard. Defending champion Jake Knapp also returns, aiming to replicate his success from last year. Notably, Australian rookie Karl Vilips will make his season debut, becoming the first PGA Tour golfer to sign with Tiger Woods’ Sun Day Red clothing line. Vilips, a former Stanford standout, is eager to showcase his skills while donning the new apparel.
The Vidanta Vallarta Course is known for its generous fairways and minimal rough, favoring powerful drivers. Players like Rasmus Højgaard and Aldrich Potgieter, both averaging over 318 yards off the tee, can utilize their unbridled power with abandon.
Expert Picks
With a blend of seasoned professionals and emerging talents, the 2025 Mexico Open at VidantaWorld promises an exciting week of golf in a picturesque setting.
Here are the WinDailySports Expert’s Picks for the 2025 Mexico Open:
.  David Bieleski |  Joel Schreck |  Steven Polardi | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Outright Winner | All E/W, check Golf Bets channel in WinDaily Premium Discord for staking plan and odds Smalley Nicolai Hojgaard Sigg J Svensson Highsmith Norrman McCumber | Kevin Yu Sam Ryder Michael Kim | Taylor Moore Patrick Rodgers |
| Top Finishes Markets | Top 20 Nicolai Hojgaard Sigg J Svensson Highsmith Norrman McCumber Top 40 Norrman McCumber | Top 20 Bhatia Kitayama Top 40 Trey Mullinax Sam Ryder Sigg Roy | Top 20 M Kim A Smalley |
| Match-Ups | Griffin over Hossler (-117 MGM) Michael Kim over Harry Hall (-110 Bet365) | ||
| First-Round Leader | All E/W, check Golf Bets channel in WinDaily Premium Discord for staking plan and odds Smalley Sigg Schmid Gotterup McCumber | Kevin Yu Schmid Mullinax Ryder | Mullinax Gordon |
| My 3 Golfer DFS Core | Stevens Rodgers Smalley | Kevin Yu Ryder Kitayama | Rodgers Moore Lower |
| DFS Chalk I'm playing | Bhatia Rodgers Moore Smalley Norgaard Moller N Hojgaard Ventura Norrman | Bhatia Kitayama Smalley | Bhatia |
| DFS Chalk I'm fading | Jaeger Knapp Thorbjornsen Carson Young | Kitayama | |
| My Top 3 Sneaky Low-Owned Plays | Stevens Sigg Highsmith | Sam Ryder Victor Perez Harry Higgs | Capan Springer Valimaki |
