MEXICO CITY – South Africa’s Erik van Rooyen was soaring high after he grabbed two eagles in an eight-under 63 on Feb 22 to take a one-stroke first-round lead in the PGA Tour’s Mexico Open.

Van Rooyen, who added five birdies with just one bogey, gave himself a seven-footer for eagle at the par-five sixth in Puerto Vallarta. His eagle at the 12th was more spectacular – a chip-in from 70 feet.