5 things to know about huge NHL fan Jake Knapp, who’s leading the Mexico Open at Vidanta

Knapp has quite a resume.

Jake Knapp got off to a record start Saturday in Mexico.

Knapp started the day tied for the lead then went out in 7-under 28, a course record at Vidanta Vallarta, host of the 2024 Mexico Open at Vidanta. His quick start is just the latest in what is becoming one of the best stories this season on the PGA Tour.

Knapp, 29, went to college at UCLA and finished T-3 last month at the Farmers Insurance Open, his best finish on Tour. Now in Mexico, he has a chance to better that.

Here are five things to know about Knapp as he seeks his first PGA Tour title.

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