Scotland’s top-ranked Russell Knox again showed his fondness for Mexico muscling his way to third place in the OHL Mayakoba Classic.
Knox, who had lost out in a play-off in the event a year ago, grabbed seven birdies in a closing five under par 67 for an 18-under tally in the event dubbed ‘Mexico’s Major’.
“I played really well even though I was not all that comfortable out there but to make seven birdies, and with just the two bogeys I would have taken that at the start of the day,” he said,
“I thought if I got to 20-under I might have a chance but I’m pleased I shot a good Sunday score.”
Russell Knox again shows his fondness for Mexico – second and now third in his past two OHL Mayakoba Classic appearances.
Knox’s wife, Andrea was born in Mexico and she was the first to congratulate her husband.
American Pat Perez ended a seven-year winless drought to capture only his second PGA Tour title by two shots courtesy of a 67 for a 21-under par tally.
Glasgow’s Martin Laird produced a last day 70 for a 13-under par tally and a share of 13th spot.
