Aldrich Potgieter Leads Mexico Open with Record-Tying 61

The 20-year-old South African golfer holds a commanding four-shot lead after a bogey-free second round at Vidanta Vallarta.

Aldrich Potgieter shot a 10-under-par 61 during the second round of the Mexico Open, tying the course record and achieving the lowest 36-hole score of the PGA Tour season so far at 16-under 126.
The South African's performance was fueled by his exceptional driving distance, averaging 324.5 yards off the tee, and his putting, gaining nearly seven strokes on the greens over 36 holes.
Potgieter showcased his short-game skills with key moments like a 20-foot chip-in for par on the 10th hole after hitting his tee shot into the water, preserving his bogey-free round.
He made 10 birdies during the round, including five consecutive birdies on the front nine, and reached the 661-yard par-5 12th hole in two shots using a driver off the deck.
If he maintains his lead, Potgieter, a PGA Tour rookie and 2022 Amateur Championship winner, could become one of the youngest PGA Tour winners since 1983.