Sleeper Picks: 2025 Mexico Open at VidantaWorld
The 2025 Mexico Open at VidantaWorld is set to showcase some of the PGA TOUR’s most talented golfers, including a few under-the-radar players who could make a significant impact. Here are some key sleeper picks to watch for this week.
Outright Winner: Aldrich Potgieter (+7000)
If this course favors long hitters, then Aldrich Potgieter should be on everyone’s radar. The South African rookie leads the TOUR in Driving Distance and ranks second in Strokes Gained: Off-the-Tee. Despite missing the cut at the Sony Open in Hawaii—where power isn’t as crucial—he secured a T15 finish at the Farmers Insurance Open at Torrey Pines. VidantaWorld should give him the perfect setting to unleash his impressive driving ability. Additionally, his 42nd-place ranking in Strokes Gained: Putting suggests he can convert enough birdies to be a serious contender.
Top 5 Finish: Justin Lower (+1100, including ties)
Lower is an underrated player with a strong game from long distances. He currently ranks 20th on TOUR in scoring relative to par from outside 200 yards and is second in Proximity to the Hole. These stats bode well for a course like VidantaWorld. His T3 finish here last year further strengthens his case as a top sleeper pick for the week.
Top 10 Finish: Carson Young (+500, including ties)
Young has already demonstrated an affinity for this course, finishing T15 two years ago and improving to T8 last year. While he isn’t the longest hitter, he still consistently drives the ball over 300 yards and currently ranks 36th in Strokes Gained: Putting. His ability to gain almost two strokes per round at VidantaWorld makes him a solid candidate for a top-10 finish.
Top 20 Finish: Karl Vilips (+360, including ties)
One of the most exciting newcomers on TOUR, Karl Vilips, also known as “Koala” Karl, is already making waves. Coming from the Korn Ferry Tour, where he was third in Driving Distance and first in Birdie Average, Vilips has proven he can compete at a high level. He also led the KFT in Final Round Scoring Average and won in Utah to earn his TOUR status. His confidence and aggressive playstyle make him a great choice for a top-20 finish this week.
Top 40 Finish: Chris Gotterup (+105, including ties)
A winner at the ONEflight Myrtle Beach Classic last season, Gotterup has shown he has the talent to compete at a high level. Ranking 27th in Driving Distance and second in Driving Distance – All Drives, he has the power to take advantage of VidantaWorld’s layout. His recent T25 finish at Torrey Pines suggests he’s in solid form, making him a viable pick for a top-40 placement.
Wildcard Pick: Max McGreevy
McGreevy enters the tournament in poor form, with three missed cuts and a withdrawal in recent starts. He has also missed the cut both times he has played at VidantaWorld. However, he leads the TOUR in scoring relative to par from outside 200 yards, which could be a key advantage on this course. If he finds his rhythm, this might be the event where he turns his season around.
With these sleeper picks, the 2025 Mexico Open at VidantaWorld promises to be an exciting event filled with potential surprises. Keep an eye on these underdog players as they look to make their mark on the leaderboard.
