PUERTO VALLARTA, MEXICO - APRIL 30: Tony Finau of the United States walks onto the 15th green ... [+]
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The PGA Tour moves South of the Border this week to Vidanta Vallarta for the 4th edition of the Mexico Open. It’s a special place and event beyond the magnificent golf course. VidantaWorld provides guests and fans a gateway to unparalleled luxury and thrilling entertainment.
The Mexico Open does not draw the top players with a smaller $7 million purse on Tour. But with $1.45 million to the winner and 500 FedExCup points, the competition will be fierce for many second-tier pros that rank among the top 100 in the world.
Golf Course
The Vidanta Vallarta signature course at Vidanta Nuevo Nayarit-Vallarta winds along the Ameca River, providing views of the Sierra Madre mountains from every hole uninterrupted by housing and civilization throughout. The 7,436 yard par 71 was designed by Greg Norman in 2015. Golf Inc. magazine named this the public course renovation of the year in 2022 with Norman’s touch-up.
The course was significantly damaged by Hurricane Patricia in 2016. There are just 55 sand bunkers but water is in play on 13 holes as golfers play across Platinum paspalum expansive fairways, rough (2.5") and greens with little undulation. Course history has shown that longer hitters have a distinct advantage. But watch the weather for high winds off the Pacific coastline.
Previous champions include:
- 2022: Jon Rahm at -17
- 2023: Tony Finau at -24
- 2024: Jake Knapp at -19
When Jon Rahm won the inaugural event at VidantaWorld, his odds to win of +260 at FanDuel were the shortest odds for a PGA Tour event since sports betting was legalized in the U.S. in 2018. Tony Finau won a year later as the favoite at +800, or 8/1.
The 2025 Field
Golf odds from BetOnline and leading online sportsbooks refresh periodically and are subject to change, including on props and live betting. Mexico Open golf odds updated Monday as provided by sportsbooks, and adjust during and following each round.
There will be dozens of Latin American and non-US players (*) in the 132-player field. The Mexico Open at VidantaWorld is renowned for offering many playing opportunities tailored explicitly to Latin American players, making it an inclusive and favorable tournament for regional athletes. In its three past editions, the tournament featured 36 golfers from the area, including six Amateurs.
Jake Knapp returns to Vallarta, Mexico, as the defending champion and he’ll be joined by field favorites Akshay Bhatia, Aaron Rai, Rasmus and Nicolai Hojgaard and Maverick McNealy, who is in the top-20 of the FedExCup Standings heading into the final round of the $20 million Genesis Invitational, a $20 million Signature Event.
McNealy, Bhatia and Rai* are also currently top-30 in the Official World Golf Rankings while Rasmus Hojgaard* is top-40. Other notables the top-80 include Nicolai Hojgaard*, Matt McCarty, Thriston Lawrence*, Ben Griffin, Sam Stevens, Beau Hossler, Thorbjorn Olesen* and top-100 Justin Lower, Kurt Kitayama, Michael Kim, Erik van Rooyen*, Harry Hall*, Niklas Norgaard*, Victor Perez*, Max McGreevy, Ryan Fox*, Keith Mitchell, Charley Hoffman and Matteo Manassero*. Note that Patrick Rodgers is ranked No. 108 in the world and he’s listed in the Mexico Open field. Rodgers is the leader of The Genesis Invitational into the final round. Should he win, he may not play in the Mexico Open as he’ll gain entry into more high profile events in the weeks and months ahead.
While U.S. Sportsbooks do not operate in Mexico, using offshore internet sports betting sites is legal in Mexico. There are no laws that prohibit Mexican citizens from joining these sportsbooks. In fact, the top two sites in the country for wagering on sporting events legally are BetOnline and affiliate SportsBetting.ag. These are safe, legitimate choices that will not get any member in trouble for using them.
VidantaWorld
From PGA golf to iconic shows, music, gourmet dining, pools, spa and mile beachfronts, VidantaWorld is a fan favorite with guests enjoying lavish luxury and awesome activities. The resort area is growing, and similar to the WSOP Paradise at Atlantis in the Bahamas, VivantaWorld will become a most desired destination as Nuevo Vallarta’s upcoming BON Beauty of Nature Luxury Theme Park (opens 2026) will provide guests unmatched adventures.
That includes the Jungala Aqua Experience with waterslides and rides. In addition, VidantaWorld and Cirque du Soleil together have created a facility dedicated to delivering joy. Later this year, a completely new kind of water-themed dinner-show will set another standard in entertainment and luxury with Cirque du Soleil LUDÕ at Nuevo Vallarta.
“I’m beyond thrilled to see our Cirque du Soleil Dream Escape project come to life! This has been a labor of love for me and my incredible team, combining the heart and imagination of Cirque du Soleil Entertainment Group with the exceptional quality and luxury that VidantaWorld brings to every experience,” said Anne Belliveau, Chief Customer Experience Officer at Cirque du Soleil. "It’s been an inspiring journey working alongside such a committed and visionary team to create something truly extraordinary for our guests.”
Just as the PGA Tour is committed to community service through charitable giving, Vidante properties commitment and endearing signal of service includes employees trained to place their right hand across their chest to cover their heart each time they interact with guests.
The longterm commitment to golf fans and guests is working at VidantaWorld. As the expansion and growth continues, guests will enjoy the amenities and return to this world class destination for the best experiences and the Mexico Open less than 8 miles from Puerta Vallarta.
You can bet on it.
