Watch the highlights of Seamus Power’s performance at the World Wide Technology Championship in Mexico. The Irish golfer sits just outside the top 30 after day one, with a score of 4-under par, trailing the leaders by 7 shots.
Power, aiming to secure full PGA playing privileges for 2026, started strong with a 68 in the first round. Despite a dropped shot at the fifth hole, he finished with five birdies, including a crucial one at the 18th.
The leaderboard is packed with talented players, including Nick Dunlap and Sami Valimaki, who tied the course record with bogey-free rounds of 61.
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Imagine teeing off with the pressure of your entire PGA Tour future hanging in the balance. That’s the reality for Sheamus Power, who currently sits just outside the top 30 at the Worldwide Technology Championship in Mexico. But here’s where it gets controversial. While Power needs a strong finish to secure his 2026 playing privileges, he’s already seven shots behind the leaders, Nick Dunlap and Sammy Valamaki, who both fired stunning 61s to tie the course record. And this is the part most people miss. Dunlap, just 21, is coming off a rough 2025 season, ranked 145th in the FedEx Cup fall standings. Yet, he found his magic again with a blistering six under finish on his last six holes. Meanwhile, Valamaki, 27, is still chasing his first PGA Tour win after finding success in Europe. Both players are under immense pressure, but their performances raise a thought-provoking question. Can a single round turn a struggling season into a career-defining moment? Power, meanwhile, isn’t out of it yet. Despite a drop shot on the fifth, he carded five birdies, including a clutch one on the par 518th, positioning himself well for the second round. Here’s the kicker. Defending champion Austin Ecro is likely to miss the cut after a disappointing 74. As play was suspended due to darkness, six players will finish their rounds Friday morning before the second round begins. So, will Dunlap or Valamaki hold on to their lead? Can Power climb the leaderboard and secure his future? And what does this tournament say about the unpredictable nature of professional golf? Let us know your thoughts in the comments. This is one race you won’t want to miss.
