El Camaleon Mayakoba Golf Course

Mayakoba’s El Camaleon will host LIV Golf in 2024 with these changes to the clubhouse and course

The course is famous for its picturesque setting along the Riviera Maya.

El Camaleon was the home to the first PGA Tour event in Latin America, and in 2024, LIV Golf will host its event at the Greg Norman-designed course for a second time.

The course is undergoing a renovation in preparation for the February 2024 event. The clubhouse, restaurants and a few of the holes have seen some major changes. El Camaleon opened in 2006, and these renovations are the first of its kind to improve the overall experience for the spectators, players and guests of the Mayakoba resort.

The clubhouse renovated the entry, locker rooms, pro shop and gathering place. The Koba Club House restaurant has taken on a brand new menu to accompany the new design.

The course, famous for its picturesque setting along the Riviera Maya, enlisted architects to make strategic changes to many of the holes. Some have enlarged tee boxes and there is changed elevation to fairways, greens and bunkers. The fourth hole, in particular, is getting a new island green, and No. 8 is getting new changes to the size and slope of its green.

Hole 15 of Maykoba's El Camaleon — Hole 15 of Maykoba’s El Camaleon. (Mayakoba)

These improvements come while maintaining the unique charm of El Camaleon. The redesign aims to strike a balance between preserving the course’s natural beauty and introducing new elements to push professional competition and amateurs in 2024.

Golfweek’s Averee Dovsek stopped by and took a closer look at the renovations.

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There are four resorts that make up Mayakoba: Andaz, Banyan Tree, Fairmont and Rosewood. Upon arrival, guests are greeted with traditional juices, small gifts and accompanied by an inviting staff. The check-in experience is peaceful and no detail gets left behind.

Between beautifully designed villas and the ambiance of each resort, the 595-acre property is a dream. The transportation system makes it convenient to get to the beaches, rivers, restaurants, shops, cooking classes, golf course, kayaking adventures and more. You can travel around the resort by bike, boats or golf carts.

Each restaurant at the property has a unique concept and taste, serving fresh seafood to Thai food with a tasteful design. The dining experience can accommodate dietary restrictions and flavor preferences.

Mayakoba is immersed in the Mayan ecosystem, surrounded by the river, trees, birds and even spider monkeys, which will gladly greet you at the sight of an apple at your doorstep.

Mexico’s Mayakoba Resort jumps ship from PGA Tour to LIV Golf

This marks the first golf course to leave the PGA Tour in favor of hosting an event on the upstart LIV Golf circuit.

The 16th edition of the PGA Tour visiting the Riviera Maya in Mexico, south of Cancun, which was played earlier this month, will be its final rendition. Golfweek has learned that the El Camaleon Golf Club, which has regularly hosted the World Wide Technologies Championship at Mayakoba is set to be the site of the first LIV Golf tournament in February 2023. Multiple sources have confirmed that an announcement is expected as early as Tuesday.

The decision to jump to LIV Golf makes sense given that Greg Norman, CEO of LIV Golf, designed the course and has strong ties to the resort and tournament organizers. LIV Golf also has signed the most prominent Mexican golfers to its roster of players, including Abraham Ancer and Carlos Ortiz.

LIV Golf Mayakoba is expected to take place on Feb. 24-26, 2023, and serve as the kick-off event on the 14-event schedule. It is the first golf course to leave the PGA Tour in favor of hosting an event on the upstart LIV Golf circuit. Under the new PGA Tour schedule, a number of events have been deemed “elevated” in an effort to maximize playing fields and purses. The World Wide Technologies Championship was left off the elevated list for 2023.

WWT remains signed as a title sponsor and it is believed that the PGA Tour will seek a new venue for the WWT Championship. El Camaleon was the first official event on the PGA Tour schedule outside of the United States and Canada.

2022 World Wide Technology Championship at Mayakoba — Russell Henley holds the trophy after winning the 2022 World Wide Technology Championship at Club de Golf El Camaleon in Playa del Carmen, Mexico. (Photo: Hector Vivas/Getty Images)

The routing of the Norman design blends through the rich ecosystems of Mayakoba, including tropical jungle, dense mangroves, freshwater canals and pristine Riviera Maya oceanfront, including holes along the clear-blue Caribbean Sea. The course even incorporates a cenote – an underground cavern common to the area – in the heart of the No. 7 fairway.

The eco-resort is nestled in Mexico’s Riviera Maya, home to four upscale hotels: Andaz, Banyan Tree, Fairmont and Rosewood, each connected by waterways and capable of hosting everything from a buddies trip to a couples getaway.

El Camaleon ranks No. 18 on Golfweek’s Best Courses list for Mexico, the Caribbean, Atlantic islands and Central America.

When asked for a response, an official from the PGA Tour texted Golfweek, saying the organization had no comment.

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Scottie Scheffler, Collin Morikawa, defending champ Viktor Hovland headline strong field at 2022 World Wide Technology Championship at Mayakoba

Scottie Scheffler, ranked No. 2 in the Official World Golf Ranking, is the highest-ranked golfer in the field.

The PGA Tour will visit its fourth country this season when it hosts the World Wide Technology Championship at Mayakoba starting Thursday.

It’s a strong field getting ready to tee it up at El Camaleon Mayakoba Golf Course in Playa del Carmen, Mexico.

For those of us who are geographically challenged, El Camaleon sits about 50 miles south of Cancun near the northeastern tip of the Yucatan Peninsula.

Scottie Scheffler, ranked No. 2 in the Official World Golf Ranking, is the highest-ranked golfer in the field. Rory McIlroy recently overtook him for the top spot, but there’s a chance Scheffler could return to No. 1 with a win.

Collin Morikawa, ranked ninth, is also in the field, as is two-time defending champion Viktor Hovland.

It’s been 11 years since a golfer won the same event three years in a row, something Steve Stricker did from 2009 to 2011 at the John Deere Classic.

Tony Finau is making his season debut. Billy Horschel and Justin Rose are also in the field.

The fall portion of the 2022-23 PGA Tour schedule has already visited the U.S., Japan and Bermuda. This is the first of two visits to Mexico for the Tour this season, as the Mexico Open at Vidanta is set for late April.

Carlos Ortiz, who has defected to LIV Golf, finished solo second a year ago, but he will not return. Nor, for the same reason, will Matthew Wolff and Joaquinn Niemann, who tied for fifth, or Abraham Ancer and Sergio Garcia, who tied for seventh.

El Camaleon was designed by Greg Norman and opened in 2004. Three years later, it became the first course in Mexico to host a PGA Tour event.

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10 PGA Tour stops you can play in 2022-23

You may not be able to hit it like the pros, but you can play at a number of the same courses.

The PGA Tour kicks off its 2022-23 season this week at the Fortinet Championship in Napa, California.

As the best players in the world prepare to begin another season, golf fans prepare to live vicariously through their heroes competing at courses around the U.S.

To help turn your TV daydream into a reality, Golfweek has compiled 10 courses from the PGA Tour schedule that anyone can play – if their pockets are deep enough.

Want to test your skill at the island green at TPC Sawgrass? No problem. Perhaps you want to feel the ocean breeze on your face as you escape a cliff’s edge at Pebble Beach? We’ve got you covered.

All the courses on this list allow public access in some fashion, be it standard daily green fees, through a resort or by staying at an affiliated hotel. If there’s a will, there’s a tee time. Golfweek’s Best offers many lists of course rankings, with the list of top public-access courses in each state among the most popular. Each of the courses below is public-access, although greens fees at several of them go above $500 per player.

The hundreds of members of the Golfweek’s Best ratings panel continually evaluate courses and rate them based on 10 criteria on a points basis of 1 through 10. They also file a single, overall rating on each course. Those averaged overall ratings are presented for each course below.

Golf travel: Is Mayakoba as stunning as it looks on TV?

Breathtaking views, beachfront holes, caves and vibrant fairways make this a place even the pros are eager to see.

The World Wide Technology Championship at Mayakoba is one of the most desirable tournaments on the PGA Tour schedule. From the breathtaking views, beachfront holes, caves and vibrant fairways, even the professionals have something to brag about when they come.

The tournament is held at El Camaleón. The Greg Norman-designed course is a 7,024-yard, par-72 track located in Riviera Maya, just shy of 30 miles from Cancún International Airport in the Mayakoba resort property. It’s listed in the top 25 of Golfweek’s Best courses list of Mexico, Caribbean, Atlantic islands and Central America.

This course includes many features and facilities including one of the eight Jim McLean golf schools. Visitors can practice on the range, work on their short game or take advantage of TrackMan technology with the help of a certified instructor.

The course is an overwhelming beauty amidst the Mayan tropical jungle, and the flora and fauna are something to appreciate. The mangroves and canals are eye-catching and your eye might even stumble upon some live monkeys and iguanas throughout your round.

After your round, the cart barn has fresh fruit popsicles waiting for you and you can grab a bite to eat at the Koba restaurant, located within the club.

There are four award-winning resorts located on the property of Mayakoba that all offer a unique feel based on your tastes and preferences.

King Size bed at Beachfront Pool Suite 2nd floor. (Mayakoba)

Fairmont is more of a family-friendly stay with a variety of water activities, a discovery club and an adventure camp for kids. There is also an adult-only pool, Willow Stream Spa and eco-boat tour for the more mature guests.

Rosewood is an upscale resort with trendy cocktail bars and a sophisticated atmosphere. The 129 private suites feature private plunge pools and terraces.

Banyan Tree gives off a more romantic and intimate feel. With stunning restaurants on the water and candlelit pathways, you and your loved one will feel the spark ignited.

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Andaz features modern artwork and intertwines Mayan culture from the rooms to the restaurants. Immerse yourself in Mayan culture with tastings, classes and unique cultural experiences.

The fine dining offerings at each resort are a melting pot of different flavors and cultures. The beach clubs are a great way to relax or enjoy some drinks and bites.

There is plenty to do at Mayakoba whether you are a golf fanatic or want to bring the whole family.

Visit Mayakoba.com for more information on golf and the different hotels.

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Here’s a look at the property and some highlights from recent tournaments.

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How much money each PGA Tour player earned at the 2021 World Wide Technology Championship at Mayakoba

It pays to play well on the PGA Tour.

It pays to play well on the PGA Tour, folks. Just ask this week’s winner, Viktor Hovland.

The 24-year-old from Norway successfully defended his title at the 2021 World Wide Technology Championship at Mayakoba, the first player to do so on the PGA Tour since Brooks Koepka in 2019 at the PGA Championship. For his efforts, Hovland will take home the top prize of $1,296,000. Carlos Ortiz, who birdied five of his last seven holes to finish solo-second and four shots back, earned $784,800.

Check out how much money each PGA Tour player earned this week at the 2021 World Wide Technology Championship at Mayakoba.

Mayakoba: Leaderboard | Winner’s bag | Best photos

Prize money

Position	Player	Score	Earnings
1	Viktor Hovland	-23	$1,296,000
2	Carlos Ortiz	-19	$784,800
3	Justin Thomas	-18	$496,800
4	Scottie Scheffler	-17	$352,800
T5	Matthew Wolff	-16	$278,100
T5	Joaquin Niemann	-16	$278,100
T7	Danny Lee	-15	$218,700
T7	Abraham Ancer	-15	$218,700
T7	Andrew Landry	-15	$218,700
T7	Sergio Garcia	-15	$218,700
T11	Maverick McNealy	-14	$160,200
T11	Seamus Power	-14	$160,200
T11	Brendon Todd	-14	$160,200
T11	Talor Gooch	-14	$160,200
T15	Troy Merritt	-13	$109,800
T15	Aaron Rai	-13	$109,800
T15	Christiaan Bezuidenhout	-13	$109,800
T15	Michael Thompson	-13	$109,800
T15	Denny McCarthy	-13	$109,800
T15	John Huh	-13	$109,800
T15	Aaron Wise	-13	$109,800
T22	Andrew Novak	-12	$69,480
T22	Thomas Detry	-12	—
T22	Martin Laird	-12	$69,480
T22	Adam Long	-12	$69,480
T22	Matt Kuchar	-12	$69,480
T27	Ryan Palmer	-11	$50,400
T27	Brian Stuard	-11	$50,400
T27	Danny Willett	-11	$50,400
T27	Doug Ghim	-11	$50,400
T27	James Hahn	-11	$50,400
T27	J.J. Spaun	-11	$50,400
T33	Greyson Sigg	-10	$37,594
T33	Chez Reavie	-10	$37,594
T33	Hudson Swafford	-10	$37,594
T33	Sepp Straka	-10	$37,594
T33	Charles Howell III	-10	$37,594
T33	Billy Horschel	-10	$37,594
T33	Nick Taylor	-10	$37,594
T40	Rickie Fowler	-9	$28,440
T40	Scott Piercy	-9	$28,440
T40	Justin Rose	-9	$28,440
T40	Anirban Lahiri	-9	$28,440
T40	Tyrrell Hatton	-9	$28,440
T45	Adam Svensson	-8	$19,342
T45	Doc Redman	-8	$19,342
T45	Charl Schwartzel	-8	$19,342
T45	Bill Haas	-8	$19,342
T45	Tony Finau	-8	$19,342
T45	Joel Dahmen	-8	$19,342
T45	Henrik Norlander	-8	$19,342
T45	Tyler Duncan	-8	$19,342
T45	Alex Noren	-8	$19,342
T45	C.T. Pan	-8	$19,342
T45	Roberto Díaz	-8	—
T56	Russell Henley	-7	$16,272
T56	Brandt Snedeker	-7	$16,272
T56	Patrick Reed	-7	$16,272
T56	Kevin Tway	-7	$16,272
T56	Tom Hoge	-7	$16,272
T56	Patton Kizzire	-7	$16,272
T56	Keith Mitchell	-7	$16,272
T56	Adam Hadwin	-7	$16,272
T64	Vincent Whaley	-6	$15,336
T64	Andrew Putnam	-6	$15,336
T64	Chris Kirk	-6	$15,336
T64	Matt Fitzpatrick	-6	$15,336
T64	Garrick Higgo	-6	$15,336
69	Brendan Steele	-5	$14,904
70	Keegan Bradley	-4	$14,760

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Viktor Hovland defends title for big win at World Wide Technology Championship at Mayakoba

Hovland is the first player to go back-to-back at Mayakoba.

Twice is nice for Viktor Hovland at the World Wide Technology Championship at Mayakoba.

The 24-year-old Norwegian native became the first player to defend his title in the tournament’s 15-year history and the first to defend any title on the PGA Tour since Brooks Koepka in 2019 at the PGA Championship.

Hovland signed for a 4-under 67 on Sunday at El Camaleon Golf Club in Riviera Maya, south of Cancun, and coasted to a 4-stroke victory over Mexico’s Carlos Ortiz.

“Whenever I get into a flow where I’ve got my numbers dialed in and I’m swinging it good, it’s just kind of point and shoot,” Hovland said.

The winner of the 2019 Puerto Rico Open, Hovland did the majority of his damage on the par 5’s, making birdies on his first 11 par-5s in the tournament. He took control of the tournament on Saturday when he birdied half the holes en route to shooting a career-best 62 and grabbed a two-stroke lead.

Hovland, who represented Team Europe at the Ryder Cup in September, sucked any of the drama out of the final round with birdies at the two par 5s on the front side and drained a 35-foot birdie putt at the ninth, celebrating with a fist pump as he stretched his lead to four strokes. He also got up and down three times when he missed the green. Hovland added a 20-foot birdie at the 11^th hole and two more at the 14^th and 17^th to counter a couple of miscues on the back nine – bogeys at Nos. 12 and 15. But none of his closest competitors mounted a charge until it was too late. Ortiz, a native of Guadalajara, closed with five birdies on the back nine to shoot 66 and recorded his third consecutive top-10 finish in the event. Justin Thomas was in last place after a 3-over par start through nine holes, but played the remaining 63 holes in 21 under to finish alone in third at 18-under 266.

Hovland finished with a 72-hole tournament record of 23-under 261 and notched his third career PGA Tour title and fourth overall, including a win in June at the European Tour’s BMW International Open.

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Hovland’s most pressure-packed moment happened before the tournament even began when he loaned his Ping G425 driver to Danny Lee on the practice range. Lee took a mighty swing and shattered the shaft.

“I don’t know where it snapped or how he snapped it, but I just look up after he hit the shot and it was in pieces,” said Hovland, who had a backup driver head, but didn’t have a backup shaft.

Hovland ended up borrowing the same model driver with a slightly different shaft, half an inch shorter, from competitor James Hahn.

“That thing’s been amazing,” Hovland said. “As soon as I just hit a few shots with it, and I actually went to a course not too far away from here and tested it on the golf course, as soon as I saw it just go pretty straight, it wasn’t much of an issue.”

In the second round, Hovland also overcame a bad break when he pushed his approach at the first hole, his 10^th of the day, and it hit a sprinkler head and bounded out of bounds for his only double bogey of the tournament.

“What I’m most happy with,” Hovland said, “is just the fact that all those things happened and I didn’t freak out or anything.”

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World Wide Technology Championship at Mayakoba Sunday tee times, TV info

Everything you need to know for the final round in Mexico.

After a blustery trip to paradise in Bermuda last week, the PGA Tour continues its excursion outside the United States this week in Mexico.

Mayakoba Resort’s El Camaleon Golf Club in Playa del Carmen plays host this week to the 2021 World Wide Technology Championship at Mayakoba.

Matthew Wolff was the 18- and 36-hole leader, but stumbled on Saturday and will tee it up in the final round nine shots back of the leader.

The man leading happens to be the same man who won this tournament last season, Viktor Hovland. His Saturday bogey-free 62 propelled him to the top of the leaderboard as he leads Talor Gooch by two shots. Justin Thomas sits just three shots back.

Check out the final-round tee times and groupings below, as well as this week’s TV schedule. All times listed are Eastern.

1st tee

8:15 a.m.	Greyson Sigg, Adam Svensson
8:25 a.m.	Brandt Snedeker, Russell Henley
8:35 a.m.	Vincent Whaley, Andrew Novak
8:45 a.m.	Patrick Reed, Chez Reavie
8:55 a.m.	Doc Redman, Kevin Tway
9:05 a.m.	Rickie Fowler, Andrew Putnam
9:15 a.m.	Charl Schwartzel, Tom Hoge
9:25 a.m	Scott Piercy, Chris Kirk
9:35 a.m.	Hudson Swafford, Patton Kizzire
9:50 a.m.	Keegan Bradley, Bill Haas
10:00 a.m.	Thomas Detry, Maverick McNealy
10:10 a.m.	Keith Mitchell, Adam Hadwin
10:20 a.m.	Tony Finau, Sepp Straka
10:30 a.m.	Justin Rose, Ryan Palmer
10:40 a.m.	Danny Lee, Martin Laird
10:50 a.m.	Brendan Steele, Matt Fitzpatrick
11:00 a.m.	Joel Dahmen, Henrik Norlander
11:10 a.m.	Aaron Rai, Troy Merritt
11:25 a.m.	Tyler Duncan, Brian Stuard
11:35 a.m.	Charles Howell III, Christiaan Bezuidenhout
11:45 a.m.	Alex Noren, C.T. Pan
11:55 a.m.	Abraham Ancer, Roberto Diaz
12:05 p.m.	Danny Willett, Adam Long
12:15 p.m.	Anirban Lahiri, Matthew Wolff
12:25 p.m.	Doug Ghim, Billy Horschel
12:35 p.m.	Matt Kuchar, Garrick Higgo
12:45 p.m.	Tyrrell Hatton, Nick Taylor
1:00 p.m.	James Hahn, Michael Thompson
1:10 p.m.	Denny McCarthy, John Huh
1:20 p.m.	Joaquin Niemann, Seamus Power
1:30 p.m.	Scottie Scheffler, Brendon Todd
1:40 p.m.	Andrew Landry, Aaron Wise
1:50 p.m.	J.J. Spaun, Sergio Garcia
2:00 p.m.	Justin Thomas, Carlos Ortiz
2:10 p.m.	Viktor Hovland, Talor Gooch

TV, radio information

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Sunday, Nov. 7

TV

Golf Channel: 2-5 p.m.

Radio

SiriusXM: 12-5 p.m.

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World Wide Technology Championship at Mayakoba Saturday tee times, TV info

Everything you need to know for the third round in Mexico.

After a blustery trip to paradise in Bermuda last week, the PGA Tour continues its excursion outside the United States this week in Mexico.

Mayakoba Resort’s El Camaleon Golf Club in Playa del Carmen plays host this week to the 2021 World Wide Technology Championship at Mayakoba.

Matthew Wolff looked to be in complete control Friday, but bogeys on 16 and 18 brought him back down the leaderboard, closing his lead to just two shots heading into the weekend.

Scottie Scheffler, on the other hand, charged up the leaderboard when he made five straight birdies on his back-nine which helped him to get to 7 under on the day, 11 under in total, and two back going into moving day.

Check out the third-round tee times and groupings below, as well as this week’s TV schedule. All times listed are Eastern.

1st tee

10:19 a.m.	Andrew Putnam, Joel Dahmen, Tony Finau
10:30 a.m.	Abraham Ancer, Brendon Todd, Roberto Diaz
10:41 a.m.	Alex Noren, Doc Redman, Nick Taylor
10:52 a.m.	Charles Howell III. Joaquin Niemann, Seamus Power
11:03 a.m.	Denny McCarthy, John Huh, Thomas Detry
11:14 a.m.	Martin Laird, Matt Kuchar, Garrick Higgo
11:25 a.m.	Doug Ghim, James Hahn, Andrew Landry
11:36 a.m.	Justin Thomas, J.J. Spaun, Russell Henley
11:47 a.m.	Aaron Wise, Billy Horschel, Ryan Palmer
11:58 a.m.	Michael Thompson, Sergio Garcia, Talor Gooch
12:09 p.m.	Viktor Hovland, Bill Haas, Anirban Lahiri
12:20 p.m.	Matthew Wolff, Scottie Scheffler, Carlos Ortiz

10th tee

10:19 a.m.	Danny Willett, Tyrrell Hatton, Adam Long
10:30 a.m.	Henrik Norlander, Brendan Steele, Matt Fitzpatrick
10:41 a.m.	Sepp Straka, Keith Mitchell, C.T. Pan
10:52 a.m.	Brandt Snedeker, Patton Kizzire, Adam Hadwin
11:03 a.m.	Christiaan Bezuidenhout, Scott Piercy, Danny Lee
11:14 a.m.	Chris Kirk, Kevin Tway, Tyler Duncan
11:25 a.m.	Justin Rose, Maverick McNealy, Adam Svensson
11:36 a.m.	Brian Stuard, Charl Schwartzel, Patrick Reed
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Danny Lee accidentally broke Viktor Hovland’s driver on the range before Thursday’s first round in Mexico

Hovland made the most of a bad situation on Thursday.

We’ve all done it.

You’re on the range with some friends or family warming up and you play “pass the club.” Someone hits a few shots with your driver, you take a few cuts with one of their clubs, no big deal, right?

Well the same thing happens on the PGA Tour, just ask Danny Lee and Viktor Hovland. Lee was doing a speed session near Hovland before the first round of the World Wide Technology Championship at Mayakoba on Thursday and the two started to chat. We’ll let the young Norwegian take it from here.

“He asked me if I could hit some on his quad and I hit some drives as hard as I could and then he went back to hitting his and like I was just kind of a, I was just curious, I wanted to see if he could get his ball speed up with my driver that was a little longer,” explained Hovland. “Yeah, and then the rest is history.”

“The rest” in reality was Hovland’s driver snapping into pieces. Plural.

“Yeah, I don’t know where it snapped or how he snapped it, but I just look up after he hit the shot and it was in pieces,” added Hovland, who had a backup driver head, but didn’t have a backup shaft.

“James Hahn was in front and he was nice enough to lend me one of his backups. It’s a little bit shorter, it’s a different shaft, but honestly, almost helped me this week because it’s a little shorter,” said Hovland. “It probably goes 10 yards shorter, but I just felt like I could really hit it a little lower and a little straighter. So I’m hitting that thing really well.”

How well? Hovland, currently T-20 at 4 under, missed just two fairways but, “those weren’t with the driver. Every time I pulled the driver, it was in the fairway.”

Must be nice.

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