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Rasmus Hojgaard Eyeing A Major Bounce-Back At Mexican Open
Rasmus Hojgaard struggled at the Genesis Invitational, posting the worst score of the event at 15-over and missing the cut. However, he has a solid track record of bouncing back from poor performances, with his last two missed cuts (both on the DP World Tour) followed by finishes of T13 and T20 in his next events. He'll look to replicate that rebound ability this week as he shifts his focus to the Mexican Open, an event he has yet to play in his career. This course shares many similarities with Torrey Pines, but with less penalty for errant drives and less difficult greens. Considering Hojgaard lost over 7.5 strokes with his putter last week, this should provide much-needed relief. He currently ranks 11th in driving distance, a key stat this week, and 26th in proximity from 200-plus yards, a range that accounted for 43.3% of all approach shots at this event last year. Given these strengths, the Mexican Open could be a strong bounce-back opportunity for Hojgaard, and he should be a player to watch in weaker-field events throughout the season.
Source: PGA Tour
Source: PGA Tour
