Camilo Villegas Takes Two-Shot Lead at World Wide Technology Championship, Kramer Hickok Follows Closely Behind

Villegas aiming to secure his PGA Tour card with three tournaments left, as Hickok seeks his first PGA Tour title, both on Tiger Woods' first course design at El Cardonal at Diamante, Mexico.

Colombian golfer Camilo Villegas ended Friday with a two-shot lead at the World Wide Technology Championship, finishing with an 8-under 64. He birdied his last three holes, pushing him ahead of a competitive field at the wind-free El Cardonal course at Diamante, Mexico.
With only three tournaments left, Villegas is looking to secure his PGA Tour card, currently standing at No. 223 in the FedEx Cup rankings. A win would offer a two-year exemption, as well as entry to the Masters and the PGA Championship.
Kramer Hickok, trailing Villegas closely, has been performing strongly and has played bogey-free over 36 holes. He spent over six hours familiarizing himself with the nuances of the El Cardonal course before the tournament started.
Hickok, who has yet to win his first PGA Tour title, is also in danger of losing his card with a ranking of No. 144 in the FedEx Cup standings. A strong performance in this tournament will be critical for his career.
Jeffery Kang, a surprising contender, secured qualification for this tournament and is hopeful about a big payoff. This is Kang's first cut on the PGA Tour and he has previously played in nine different tours, primarily in Canada and Asia.