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Mayakoba Golf Classic: Top 10 power rankings at El Camaleon

By Mike Randleman

PLAYA DEL CARMEN, MEXICO - NOVEMBER 11: J.J. Spaun of the United States plays his second shot on the 18th hole during the final round of the Mayakoba Golf Classic at El Camaleon Mayakoba Golf Course on November 11, 2018 in Playa del Carmen, Mexico. (Photo by Cliff Hawkins/Getty Images)
PLAYA DEL CARMEN, MEXICO - NOVEMBER 11: J.J. Spaun of the United States plays his second shot on the 18th hole during the final round of the Mayakoba Golf Classic at El Camaleon Mayakoba Golf Course on November 11, 2018 in Playa del Carmen, Mexico. (Photo by Cliff Hawkins/Getty Images) /
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The PGA Tour branches out beyond the U.S. borders once again this fall for the Mayakoba Golf Classic in Playa del Carmen, Mexico

The Mayakoba Golf Classic is far from a premiere tournament on the PGA Tour schedule. With that said, it’s come a long way since its debut in 2007.

Beginning in 2013, the Mayakoba moved to November to become a standalone event with an increased purse, increased FedEx Cup points and no stigma of being an alternate field event.

While it comes at a sleepy time on the calendar in November as opposed to its prior slot in February, it’s still able to net some players looking to get a leg up on the standings and/or prep for the upcoming Presidents Cup.

Unfortunately for tournament organizers, there’s been some tough luck in the buildup. Rickie Fowler had to withdraw last week due to an intestinal infection. Last year’s event was overshadowed by Matt Kuchar’s caddie tipping (or lack thereof).

To make matters worse, a full week of rain is expected.

That could affect the strategy of bettors and DFS players this week. El Camaleon is a sub-7,000 yard, par-71 course. It’s usually welcome to short and long hitters, but the bombers may be able to take more risks than normal on a wet course.

Numerous hazards around the course still provide a level of strategy.

Putting shouldn’t be too tricky on these Paspalum greens that are traditionally slow even when the course is dry.

Birdies are required in bunches. Kuchar’s 22-under par 262 set the tournament record in 2018. The winning score has been between 17- and 22-under every year since 2013.

After the PGA Tour took a week off to recuperate after the three-week Asian swing, it’s time to go south of the border.

Here are my 10 picks to become the best player in Playa.

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