Club de Golf Chapultepec

Mar

6

2017

DJ goes back-to-back; puts stamp on no. 1 world ranking

By Stephanie Wei under PGA Tour

First and foremost, I have to reiterate that this past week was absolutely incredible that truly didn’t disappoint. I genuinely can’t remember the last time I was this pumped-up and inspired by a non-major tournament (and it felt really good). The Mexico Championship covered everything you could ask for out of a World Golf Championship, let alone tournament — it had an amazing, star-studded leaderboard, the most thrilling and exciting golf in recent memory (especially at a non-major stroke play event) and simply first-rate hospitality and pure class from all involved.

Major kudos to the PGA Tour championship committee, tournament organizers from America, Europe and Mexico, the generous sponsor — the Salinas family seemed like they genuinely didn’t want their name attached to the event because it wasn’t about them; rather it was about representing the country, its people and the desire to grow the game — the volunteers, the fans, the great venue, and everyone and anyone involved. Well played, Mexico — your country and citizens should be very proud.

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#2017 WGC-Mexico Championship, #Club de Golf Chapultepec, #Dustin Johnson, #Jon Rahm, #Justin Thomas, #Mexico City, #Phil Mickelson, #Rory McIlroy, #Tommy Fleetwood

Mar

6

2017

Hooooooooollllle … in one!!! Mexican commentator shows us how it’s done

By Stephanie Wei under PGA Tour

Wow… I didn’t think it could be done — an announcer calling golf in a way that gives thrilling moments the justice it deserves!

The most exciting hole in one you’ll ever hear.pic.twitter.com/Eiex2mHJe6

— PGA TOUR (@PGATOUR) March 5, 2017

The WGC-Mexico Championship invited some of the country’s most famous broadcasters to join the team for guest commentary stints throughout the week. Lucky for fans watching the event’s national telecast, football commentator Antonio Rosique was in the booth when Justin Thomas stepped up to the tee on the par-3 13th during Saturday’s third round. You know, the hole JT where notched his 20th career ace.

And boy, Rosique didn’t disappoint with his reaction and went full football, shouting “Hoooooooooollllllllle… in one!” He didn’t stop there! Rosique continued to describe the special moment with the utmost passion, energy and animation.

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#2017 WGC-Mexico Championship, #Antonio Rosique, #Club de Golf Chapultepec, #Golf announcing, #Golf broadcast, #Hole-in-one, #Justin Thomas, #Mexico City

Mar

5

2017

Who threw it better? JT, Rory and Rickie talk club-tossing

By Stephanie Wei under PGA Tour

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It’s no secret that Justin Thomas has a fiery side and doesn’t hide his emotions on the golf course. Two incidents of Thomas letting clubs fly out of his hands were caught on-camera during the final round at the WGC-Mexico Championship, which he started with a one-shot lead.

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#2017 WGC-Mexico Championship, #Club de Golf Chapultepec, #Club throw analysts, #Epic club throws, #Justin Thomas, #Rickie Fowler, #Rory McIlroy

Mar

4

2017

Saturday at the WGC-Mexico Championship: Rory distracted, astonished and bemused with everything Phil

By Stephanie Wei under WGC

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No need to look further than the names atop the leaderboard at the WGC-Mexico Championship to know whether or not the championship has been a success. And if you had any reservations or “concerns” about moving this event from its former longtime venue in South Florida to Mexico City, they’ve already been answered with the feedback from, well, everyone in the field.

However, I’d recommend watching a replay of the telecast if you missed Saturday’s third round coverage because it was probably some of the most entertaining golf I’ve seen in a while at a non-major and non-Ryder Cup. There was a bit of everything — Justin Thomas making an ace, Phil Mickelson continuing to hit it everywhere, holing out a couple times, and doubling down with some crazy rulings, Dustin Johnson’s impressive wedge play (don’t think I’ve ever typed those words together before), Rory McIlroy’s bewilderment, and Jordan Spieth posting a scorching eight-under 63 to make the most out of moving day (but he was probably too far back to start with to consider a contender in the final round — famous last words, though, right?).