Karl Vilips Shoots Career-Low 62 to Lead Mexico Open

Karl Vilips achieved a career-low score of 9-under-par 62, securing the first-round lead at the VidantaWorld Mexico Open on Thursday in Vallarta, Mexico.

Starting on the back nine, Vilips made five consecutive birdies from holes 11 to 15. After one bogey and another birdie, he completed the front nine at 5-under 30. He maintained his momentum with pars until finishing with a birdie at the par-3 seventh and another at No. 9.

Vilips holds a one-shot lead over Kensei Hirata from Japan. Ben Griffin finished the round at 7-under 64, tied for third with several players, including Jeffrey Kang and Marco Penge. The tournament is part of the FedEx Cup Fall series, which influences eligibility for the 2027 PGA Tour season.