Ghim Sits Third at VidantaWorld Mexico Open
Doug Ghim shot 65-68-64 to stand 16 under and seven strokes behind leader Andrew Novak entering Sunday's final round.
Updated on Nov. 1, 2026 in Golf
Doug Ghim shot rounds of 65-68-64 to sit in solo third at 16 under at the VidantaWorld Mexico Open, seven strokes behind Andrew Novak entering Sunday. Ghim shot a bogey-free 64 on Saturday.
Why it matters
A strong finish could lift Ghim, who has not yet won on the PGA Tour in 194 starts, toward a top-60 status for 2027. A top-60 finish could also earn him entry into the AT&T Pebble Beach Pro-Am and The Genesis Invitational.
Ghim's short game has driven his week, led by Strokes Gained: Around the Green at 5.067, while he ranks 18th in Strokes Gained: Putting. The final standings for Sunday's round are not yet known.
The players
Doug Ghim
Doug Ghim is a 30-year-old professional golfer who has competed on the PGA Tour and is seeking his first tour victory.
Andrew Novak
Andrew Novak is a professional golfer who leads the VidantaWorld Mexico Open by seven strokes entering the final round.
The details
Ghim, 30, is becoming more patient with himself, he said, because he puts pressure on himself. He finished T8 at this tournament in 2024 and was runner-up at the Bank of Utah Championship at 24 under.
Timeline
- 2024: Ghim finished T8 at the VidantaWorld Mexico Open.
- July 2026: Ghim missed consecutive cuts.
- August 2026: Ghim closed T19 at the Wyndham Championship.
- Sunday, November 1, 2026: Final round of the VidantaWorld Mexico Open.
Season Trajectory
Ghim's contention this week is the kind of result that could shift his season, as a strong finish would help him break through on a PGA Tour season where he has recorded nine top-25 finishes in 21 starts. Surpassing Matthieu Pavon on Sunday could lock up a top-60 status for 2027.
A top-60 finish would give Ghim a path into the AT&T Pebble Beach Pro-Am and The Genesis Invitational. For fantasy and betting players, Ghim's Sunday position will determine his season-long standing and eligibility for upcoming events.
The takeaway
Ghim's week shows that consistent short-game play can keep a golfer in contention even without a tour win. Watching how he handles Sunday's pressure will indicate whether his patience translates into a breakthrough.
What happens next
The final round of the VidantaWorld Mexico Open is scheduled for Sunday, November 1, 2026, when Ghim will attempt to close the gap on Andrew Novak.
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Source note: This article includes information reported by Pgatour.
