Name: Alvaro Ortiz's approach from 200 yards out sets up birdie at Mexico Open
Uploaded: 2024-02-23T17:20:20.171Z
Duration: 26 s
Description: In the second round of the 2024 Mexico Open at Vidanta, Alvaro Ortiz makes birdie on the par-4 16th hole.

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In the final round of the 2024 Mexico Open at Vidanta, Alvaro Ortiz makes a 1-foot birdie putt on the par-5 18th hole.

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In the second round of the 2024 Mexico Open at Vidanta, Alvaro Ortiz makes birdie on the par-5 18th hole.

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In the second round of the 2024 Mexico Open at Vidanta, Alvaro Ortiz makes birdie on the par-4 16th hole.

Alvaro Ortiz's approach from 200 yards out sets up birdie at Mexico Open

In the second round of the 2024 Mexico Open at Vidanta, Alvaro Ortiz makes birdie on the par-5 14th hole.

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In the final round of the 2022 Mexico Open at Vidanta, Alvaro Ortiz makes birdie on the par-5 18th hole.

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