Mexico City, January 24, 2024. – The Mexico Open at Vidanta, the premier social, gastronomic, and sporting event in Mexico and Latin America, is just 32 days away from crowning its 2024 champion. This event, part of the prestigious PGA TOUR, will take place from February 22 to 25 at the Vidanta Vallarta golf course at Vidanta Nuevo Vallarta resort.
The field will feature 132 professional players, including and led by the American Tony Finau, the 2023 champion with six victories on the PGA TOUR. This year, the purse has been raised to $8.1 million, and the tournament winner will receive 500 FedExCup points.
“We have everything ready for the third edition of the Mexico Open at Vidanta. After two successful years, we have brought the best golf to our country and showcased Mexico’s image to over 220 countries and territories through international television coverage. This February, we will provide an even better experience for our attendees and fans. In addition to the sport, we have elevated the social and gastronomic experience with the finest food and beverages, exclusively enjoyed at our magnificent event,” said Rodrigo Suárez Gilly, Executive Director of the Mexico Open at Vidanta.
From Veracruz, Mexico, Raúl Pereda joins the tournament in his first season as a PGA TOUR cardholder. Last year, his participation in the Mexico Open at Vidanta marked his debut on the premier circuit. The young golfer made the weekend cut and positioned himself among the top performers, providing an unforgettable and enlightening experience for his still young career. In December 2023, Pereda secured his status in the top category by finishing fifth in the Q-School, showcasing his quality against the international elite.
Grupo Salinas and Grupo Vidanta remain fully committed to continuing to promote Mexican and Latin American golf. In the first two editions, 15 Mexican golfers have participated in the Mexico Open at Vidanta, and this year is no exception. So far, from Tamaulipas, Rodolfo Cazaubón has earned an exemption to compete against the best players on the PGA TOUR. Last Sunday, Jalisco’s Santiago de la Fuente, a player from the Azteca High-Performance Program (ARA), joined the field due to his victory in the Latin American Amateur Championship (LAAC) in Panama. The University of Houston student will return to Vidanta Vallarta, where he was part of the 2022 edition. Ecuadorian Renato Naula received an invitation following his victory in the VALUE Next Generation by TaylorMade Qualifying Tournament.
“At Vidanta, we are ready to welcome the best golfers and enthusiasts of this sport during the Mexico Open at Vidanta. In addition to having a course in excellent condition, we have worked to perfect the experience for all attendees, offering the best entertainment, exquisite gastronomy, and a family-friendly and secure environment. This tournament not only promotes elite golf but also contributes to the economic development of Nayarit and Jalisco, demonstrating that in Mexico, we can organize world-class events. Through the third edition of the Mexico Open at Vidanta, we aim to consolidate it as a benchmark in the sports, economic, and hospitality landscape in our country,” shared Jose Alonso, Director of Operations Grupo Vidanta.
The PGA TOUR has highlighted the excellent conditions of the Vidanta Vallarta golf course, categorizing it as the best fairway on the TOUR and one of the top courses throughout the season. Of the 120 individuals comprising the course staff, 30 are specifically focused on the requirements of a PGA TOUR venue. Delicate work is carried out in every aspect and area of the course: tees, fairways, rough, bunkers, and greens. With very high standards, it is a course in perfect condition every day of the year.
“As you know, the Mexico Open at Vidanta is a fundamental part of our country’s history. It is the championship that was born 80 years ago and where great national and international figures have emerged victorious,” commented Fernando Lemmen Meyer, President of the Mexican Golf Federation.
The Mexico Open at Vidanta has reinvented its gastronomic offerings to exceed the expectations of all attendees: from PGA TOUR professional players, caddies, volunteers, media, to spectators. Committed to being a gastronomic icon within the world’s most important golf circuit and exposing Mexican cuisine to thousands of people internationally.
In the coming weeks, we will announce more players participating in the Mexico Open at Vidanta. Remember, they have until Friday, February 16, at 5:00 pm ET (4:00 pm, Central Mexico time), to confirm their attendance or withdraw from the tournament at any time.
Tickets for the Mexico Open at Vidanta are now on sale at ticketmaster.com.mx; children aged 12 or under enter the event for free (general admission only), accompanied by an adult with a general admission ticket.
For more information about the Mexico Open at Vidanta, please visit www.mexicoopen.mx and also follow us through the tournament’s official channels on Facebook: @MexicoOpenGolf, Twitter: @MexicoOpenGolf, and Instagram: @MexicoOpen.
