Hickok is an early arrival to Mexico and it pays off with early lead

LOS CABOS, Mexico — Kramer Hickok arrived early to scout Tiger Woods’ new course for the PGA Tour and so far it has paid off. He played bogey-free again Friday with a 5-under 67 to set the pace at the World Wide Technology Championship.

Camilo Villegas was among those playing in the afternoon at El Cardonal at Diamante, the first course Woods designed that is being used for a PGA Tour event.Tiger Woods and Rory McIlroy’s TGL to feature 15-hole matches, overtime and lots of technologyIt’s at a resort, so the design was built for enjoyment and strategy. But with little wind — the best defense on the course in the foothills near the Pacific Ocean — players were having an easy time. The cut was projecting to be at 5-under par.

He left nothing to chance in preparation. Hickok arrived early at a nearby resort with whom he has a relationship and came over to El Cardonal, knowing it was new to everyone. With no one on the property, he was able to spend six or seven hours getting to know the course.

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Villegas, Kim share early lead in Mexico in debut of Tiger's courseCamilo Villegas and Michael Kim share the early lead in the World Wide Technology Championship in Mexico. It's the first PGA Tour event on a course designed by Tiger Woods. The fairways are wide, the greens are smooth and the scores are low. Villegas played bogey-free for his 64. Cameron Young and Matt Kuchar are among those one shot behind.
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