Kinney placed a 65-1 bet on Erik Van Rooyen, highlighting that he led after the first round here last year and finished eighth. Van Rooyen has strong finishes at WGC Mexico and even won at the Worldwide Technology event in Mexico. Although he’s not in top form, Kinney views this as a ‘talent number play’ with potential to catch lightning in a bottle.

Pat Mayo said Erik Van Rooyen is an intriguing but volatile option at the 2025 Mexico Open. Mayo highlighted Van Rooyen’s past success here, including his first-round dominance in prior seasons and a top-10 finish last year. Although Van Rooyen’s driving accuracy has dipped recently—raising the risk of hitting water hazards—his improved approach play and track record of going low can deliver a high-upside result. Mayo suggested that if Van Rooyen’s driver cooperates, he could become an appealing DFS target or top-10 wager.