2026 VidantaWorld Mexico Open: Expert picks, PGA Tour field rankings and fantasy golf tips
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2026 VidantaWorld Mexico Open: Expert picks, PGA Tour field rankings and fantasy golf tips

ST. LOUIS, MISSOURI - AUGUST 23: Wyndham Clark of the United States poses with the trophy on the 18th green after winning the BMW Championship at Bellerive Country Club on August 23, 2026 in St. Louis, Missouri. (Photo by James Gilbert/PGA TOUR via Getty Images)


The PGA Tour this week features the 2026 VidantaWorld Mexico Open starting on Thursday at Vidanta Vallarta in Vallarta, Mexico.

The VidantaWorld Mexico Open marks the return of the PGA Tour to Mexico for the first of two events in the country.

The 2026 VidantaWorld Mexico Open field takes on one of the most forgiving courses off the tee on the PGA Tour, and I'd highly encourage you to look at longer players in the field this week.

Just a reminder that I make my expert picks looking at all fantasy leagues and formats. Whether you're playing in a fantasy golf leagues, betting on golf, or competing in a DFS (DraftKings, FanDuel) event, our picks highlight the top PGA Tour golfers to watch this week from our 2026 VidantaWorld Mexico Open rankings.

2026 VidantaWorld Mexico Open expert picks and rankings

1. Wyndham Clark: Clark has enjoyed a career year, and everyone knows he loves to spray it when he's able.

2. Ben James: James is super aggressive, and he's got a great scoring average early on his career. He should destroy a place like this.

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3. Tom Kim: Kim isn't nearly long enough to compete with some of the bombers here this week, but he's riding high on confidence.

4. Johnny Keefer: Keefer has been strong throughout the fall so far, and he's rested after taking off from the Bermuda event.

5. Blades Brown: Brown has been quite active this fall, of course, and he's kind of freerolling here this week because he has a PGA Tour card.

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6. Corey Conners: Conners played great in Bermuda, and he can compete here with his ballstriking.

7. Marco Penge: Penge can bang it with the best of them, and he's an interesting pick because he's fallen off a little from that solid DP World Tour run to start the fall.

8. Luke Clanton: Clanton has truly struggled as a pro, but he's suddenly found something with his back against the wall. This should line up for him.

9. Kristoffer Ventura: A bomber if there ever were one, the Norwegian has been playing well enough this fall, cashing in his last three.

10. Ben Griffin: Griffin hasn't played since the playoffs ended for him at the BMW, and he's just getting ready to defend next week.

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