Name: Get to know the Ortiz brothers
Uploaded: 2022-05-04T19:49:11.533Z
Duration: 99 s
Description: Ortiz brothers, Carlos and Alvaro, walk along the Vidanta Vallarta golf course reminiscing on their childhood, growing up in Mexico, as well as their excitement for the 2022 Mexico Open.

Winning the national open of one's home country is a feat that just means more. Watch as some of the game's best claim victory in their home country, including Bernhard Langer, Ernie Els, Shane Lowry and Rory McIlroy. Scotland's Robert MacIntyre became the newest member of the club after winning the 2024 Genesis Scottish Open.

Best of players winning in their home countries

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.

Alvaro Ortiz makes closing birdie at Mexico Open

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

Alvaro Ortiz reaches green in two and birdies at Mexico Open

In the second round of the 2024 Mexico Open at Vidanta, Alvaro Ortiz shoots a 7-under 64 to get to 11-under overall. Ortiz sits tied atop the leaderboard with three others heading into the weekend.

Alvaro Ortiz’s Round 2 highlights From Mexico Open

In the second round of the 2024 Mexico Open at Vidanta, Alvaro Ortiz makes eagle on the par-5 6th hole.

Alvaro Ortiz sinks a 30-foot eagle putt at Mexico Open

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

Alvaro Ortiz makes birdie on No. 18 at Mexico Open

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.

Alvaro Ortiz makes birdie on No. 14 at Mexico Open

Prior to the 2023 Mexico Open at Vidanta, Mexican players Alvaro Ortiz and Sebastian Vazquez, alongside Group Salinas Board of Directors Vice President Benjamin Salinas Sada, work with children from the local community on their golf games.

Mexican players work with kids at First Tee clinic before Mexico Open

In the third round of the 2022 RBC Canadian Open, Carlos Ortiz makes eagle on the par-5 15th hole.

Carlos Ortiz holes 20-foot eagle putt at RBC Canadian

In the third round of the 2022 RBC Canadian Open, Carlos Ortiz makes birdie on the par-3 13th hole.

Carlos Ortiz's delicate chip-in birdie at RBC Canadian

In the third round of the 2022 RBC Canadian Open, Carlos Ortiz makes birdie on the par-5 11th hole.

Carlos Ortiz makes birdie on No. 11 at RBC Canadian

In the second round of the 2022 RBC Canadian Open, Carlos Ortiz makes birdie on the par-3 6th hole.

Carlos Ortiz dials in tee shot to set up birdie at RBC Canadian

In the opening round of the 2022 RBC Canadian Open, Carlos Ortiz makes birdie on the par-3 6th hole.

Carlos Ortiz makes birdie on No. 6 at RBC Canadian

In the final round of the Memorial Tournament presented by Workday 2022, Carlos Ortiz makes birdie on the par-3 12th hole.

Carlos Ortiz makes birdie on No. 12 at the Memorial

In the third round of the Memorial Tournament presented by Workday 2022, Carlos Ortiz makes birdie on the par-5 15th hole.

Carlos Ortiz makes birdie on No. 15 at the Memorial

In the opening round of the Memorial Tournament presented by Workday 2022, Carlos Ortiz makes a 20-foot birdie putt on the par-4 17th hole.

Carlos Ortiz sends in 20-foot birdie putt at the Memorial

In the opening round of the Memorial Tournament presented by Workday 2022, Carlos Ortiz makes birdie on the par-3 16th hole.

Carlos Ortiz's near ace leads to birdie at the Memorial

In the opening round of the Memorial Tournament presented by Workday 2022, Carlos Ortiz makes birdie on the par-5 15th hole.

Carlos Ortiz's bunker play leads to birdie at the Memorial

Ortiz brothers, Carlos and Alvaro, walk along the Vidanta Vallarta golf course reminiscing on their childhood, growing up in Mexico, as well as their excitement for the 2022 Mexico Open.

Get to know the Ortiz brothers

Tiger Woods inspired an entire generation of golfers who are now considered some of the best professionals in the world, including those in the U.S. like Collin Morikawa and Scottie Scheffler and so many around the world including Francesco Molinari, Hideki Matsuyam and Abraham Ancer. 

The influence of Tiger Woods

Check out the top 10 shots of the week from the 2022 Mexico Open at Vidanta, featuring Kiradech Aphibarnrat, Scott Gutschewski and Jon Rahm.

Pair of aces lead Shots of the Week

In the final round of the the 2022 Mexico Open at Vidanta, Álvaro Ortiz holes out a great chip to birdie the par-3 17th hole.

Álvaro Ortiz holes unbelievable birdie chip for the Shot of the Day

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

Alvaro Ortiz gets up and down to birdie 72nd hole at Mexico Open

In the final round of the 2022 Mexico Open at Vidanta, Alvaro Ortiz makes birdie on the par-3 17th hole.

Alvaro Ortiz makes unbelievable chip-in birdie at Mexico Open

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

Carlos Ortiz makes birdie on 72nd hole at Mexico Open

In the final round of the 2022 Mexico Open at Vidanta, Carlos Ortiz makes a 11-foot birdie putt on the par-3 13th hole.

Carlos Ortiz hits solid tee shot and birdies at Mexico Open

In the third round of the 2022 Mexico Open at Vidanta, Alvaro Ortiz makes a 28-foot birdie putt on the par-3 9th hole.

Alvaro Ortiz sinks a 28-foot birdie putt at Mexico Open

In the third round of the 2022 Mexico Open at Vidanta, Alvaro Ortiz makes birdie on the par-4 7th hole.

Alvaro Ortiz splashes bunker shot and birdies at Mexico Open

In the third round of the 2022 Mexico Open at Vidanta, Alvaro Ortiz makes birdie on the par-5 6th hole.

Alvaro Ortiz swings in 16-footer for birdie at Mexico Open

In the third round of the 2022 Mexico Open at Vidanta, Carlos Ortiz makes birdie on the par-5 14th hole.

Carlos Ortiz makes up-and-down birdie at Mexico Open

In the third round of the 2022 Mexico Open at Vidanta, Alvaro Ortiz makes birdie on the par-4 2nd hole.

Alvaro Ortiz hits close shot below the hole and birdies at Mexico Open

Ahead of the 2026 Cognizant Classic in The Palm Beaches, Ryan Gerard shares his insight on finding success at each stage of his career, how he refuses to take his place in the game of golf for granted and his mental approach to being competitive at the highest level.

Ryan Gerard on learning resilience in journey to PGA TOUR

Ahead of the 2026 Cognizant Classic in The Palm Beaches, Shane Lowry speaks on why he consistently plays so well at PGA National and what he enjoys about playing Florida golf at large.

Shane Lowry on why he plays so well in the Florida Swing 

Ahead of the 2026 Cognizant Classic in The Palm Beaches, Luke Clanton reflects on his mindset after a sub-par start to the 2026 season by his standards. Clanton talks about how he handles playing good golf versus bad golf and his illness that led to a withdrawal from the 2026 The American Express.

Luke Clanton reflects on slow start to season, developing his process

Watch as Jim Furyk relives the best moments from his runner-up finish at THE PLAYERS Championship in 2019. At 48 years old, Furyk made an epic run to end the tournament at 15-under par, one shot behind the winner Rory McIlroy.

Jim Furyk relives runner-up finish at THE PLAYERS Championship in 2019

Ahead of the 2026 Cognizant Classic in The Palm Beaches, Brooks Koepka talks about what went into his switch from a blade to a mallet-style putter at the WM Phoenix Open and how he has been adjusting to the new style. Koepka switched into a TaylorMade Spider mallet, moving away from a traditional Scotty Cameron blade-style putter which he used variations of to win his five major championships.

Brooks Koepka talks switch to TaylorMade Spider mallet putter

Watch as Ben Griffin and Ryan Gerard try to name every player inside the top 100 from the 2025 FedExCup standings.
 

Ben Griffin, Ryan Gerard try to name every player in FedExCup top 100

Ahead of the 2026 Cognizant Classic in The Palm Beaches, Brooks Koepka talks about getting his son, Crew, his first real set of golf clubs and the joy of watching him pick up golf and other sports like hockey, evoking Team USA star Jack Hughes after taking an accidental high stick to the face.

Brooks Koepka on his son getting his first set of real golf clubs

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Brooks Koepka on reconnecting with players on TOUR, impressiveness of Chris Gotterup

In Match 12 of Season 2 of TGL, Adam Scott dials in a close approach shot on the par-4 13th hole "Stinger." Scott would lead his Boston Common squad to a playoff-clinching win over New York Golf Club.

Adam Scott dialed in at TGL Season 2 debut

In Match 12 of Season 2 of TGL, Keegan Bradley puts a perfect approach shot near the flag on the par-3 12th hole, "Set in Stone," and winks at the camera. Bradley's Boston Common Golf would defeat New York Golf Club handily as the push for the TGL playoffs heats up.

Keegan Bradley gives a wink after tight approach at TGL

Join Corey Pavin as he breaks down his iconic 129-yard, hole-out at PGA National’s 18th hole en route to a playoff win at the 1992 Cognizant Classic in The Palm Beaches.

Corey Pavin relives hole-out to force playoff during 1992 Cognizant Classic victory

In Match 11 of Season 2 of TGL, Shane Lowry hits a near-perfect tee shot up the ramp, nearly holing out as it rolls back down on the unique hole "Cenote." The Bay Golf Club would earn a pivotal win over New York Golf Club in Match 11.
 

Shane Lowry scares the hole on 'Cenote' at TGL 

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 Ian Holt joins Matt Every on "The Drop" to break down his wins in two of the first three events of the 2026 season.

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Rory McIlroy drains massive putt at TGL

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