Viktor Hovland has put himself in position to end a lengthy PGA Tour drought while also joining an illustrious list.
The 25-year-old Norwegian opened up his three-peat bid at the World Wide Technology Championship at Mayakoba with a 6-under 65 and sits T-5, three shots off the lead.
"I think the last two years I've started 4 and 5 under, so even improved on that," Hovland said after Thursday's round.
If Hovland can keep the good vibes going South of the Border and emerge victorious on Sunday, he'll be the first to three-peat at a Tour event since Steve Stricker at the 2011 John Deere Classic.