Carlos Ortiz makes history as first Mexican golfer to win a PGA Tour Title in 42 years
Mexico's Carlos Ortiz secured his lady PGA Tour title on Sunday with a two-shot triumph at the Houston Open.
Ortiz held off a test from world No. 1 Dustin Johnson and Japan's Hideki Matsuyama to turn into the main Mexican golf player to win a PGA Tour function in 42 years.
The 29-year-old was one shot back from for the time being pioneer Sam Burns going into the last day yet he held his nerve to complete on 13 under standard.
Ortiz kept down the tears as he conveyed the success with a 20-foot birdie putt, a triumph which implies he will fit the bill for the 2021 Masters in April.
"I've played great this week and it was really hard to hold the emotions all the way to the end, but I'm really happy the way it played out and the way I played, too," Ortiz said after winning at the ...