[Golf Topic] 'Houston Open Champ' Ortiz "Joining LIV Golf"... Announces Entry for 2nd Event on 30th

[Asia Economy Kim Hyun-jun, Golf Specialist Reporter] ○…Carlos Ortiz (Mexico, photo), ranked 119th in the world, has secured a spot in the second LIV Golf Invitational event (total prize money $25 million).

Sports Illustrated reported on the 28th (Korean time) that "following Bryson DeChambeau, Abraham Ancer and Ortiz have joined LIV Golf." It is interesting that both Mexican stars Ancer and Ortiz have moved to LIV Golf, which is sponsored by Saudi Arabia's Public Investment Fund (PIF). The 31-year-old Ortiz won the Houston Open in November 2020. Having claimed a trophy before Ancer, he has received even more spotlight.

Since Victor Regalado won the Quad Cities Open in 1978, Ortiz set a milestone as the first Mexican player in 42 years to win on the U.S. PGA Tour. He also added a second-place finish at the Worldwide Technology Championship in November last year, which is part of the 2022 season, and his overall record includes one win and four top-10 finishes in 160 events. The second LIV Golf Invitational will open on the night of the 30th at Pumpkin Ridge Golf Club in Portland, Oregon, USA.