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Matt Wallace Shares Halfway Lead At PGA Tour's Mexico Open

Matt Wallace of England reacts on the 18th hole during the round three of the DP World Tour Championship golf tournament, in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, Saturday, Nov. 18, 2023. (AP Photo/Kamran Jebr

Matt Wallace showcased a stellar performance during the PGA Tour's Mexico Open at Vidanta, securing a share of the halfway lead with a remarkable late scoring surge. Wallace, after an impressive opening-round 66, continued his strong play with a six-under 65 on Friday at Vidanta Vallarta, propelling him to 11 under alongside Sami Valimaki, Alvaro Ortiz, and Jake Knapp.

The Englishman encountered an early setback with a bogey on his first hole but quickly rebounded by capitalizing on the following two par-fives. Despite a dropped shot at the 14th, Wallace managed to birdie the par-five 18th, making the turn in 35 strokes. His exceptional iron play and putting prowess were key factors in his success, as he executed precise shots to secure birdies and an eagle in the latter part of his round.

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