Mexico City Round 1

Abraham Ancer rose to the occasion on Thursday, April 16, 2026, carding a spectacular 7-under-par 64 to take the solo lead after the first round in Mexico City. Ancer’s primary objective was to capitalize on his home-field advantage, and he delivered a bogey-free performance highlighted by clinical iron play that neutralized the difficult Chapultepec greens.

His performance also anchored Fireballs GC, positioning them at the top of the team leaderboard at the end of the day. The opening round saw a fierce pursuit from Bryson DeChambeau, who used his power to reach several par-4s in one, finishing just a stroke back with a 6-under-par 65.

Joining the chase were Jon Rahm and Brooks Koepka, who both turned in solid 5-under-par 66s to remain within striking distance. The altitude proved to be a significant factor, with several players struggling to control spin on the firm surfaces, leading to high scores for those who strayed from the narrow fairways.

Despite the thin air making the course play shorter, the technical difficulty of the layout kept the field in check, setting the stage for a high-intensity second round.