LOS ANGELES – J.B. Holmes’ first victory in four years on the PGA Tour came with a healthy number of perks, including a spot in next week’s WGC-Mexico Championship thanks to his jump to ninth on the season-long points list.
Unfortunately, it’s not a perk he’s going to take advantage of.
The Genesis Open, which he won by a stroke, was Holmes’ fourth consecutive week on Tour and he said he and his family already had a vacation planned for next week.
“It's a long trip to Mexico,” Holmes said. “It's an honor to be able to play in that tournament, but I'm tired.