Simmons jumps into first after round two of the Mayakoba Invitational

PLAYA DEL CARMEN, QR, Mexico - Brooks Simmons of Dallas, Texas, leads the way after tying the lowest 18-hole score in tournament history. During last year's event, Simmons set the record for the lowest tournament round with a 6-under 65 on day two. He repeated that feat again this year, carding another 6-under round that featured seven birdies and one lone bogey.

This 72-player field showcases golfers from nine different countries, including eight Mexican natives. Among these talented players, 29 have committed verbally or through a National Letter of Intent to play collegiate golf. Additionally, the field consists of 10 Rolex Junior All-Americans and 40 past AJGA Champions, emphasizing the high levels of talent at this event.

Simmons, who finished in a tie for second place in the previous year's event, is looking for his first career AJGA victory. The University of Texas commit posted a 1-over-par round on the first day and sat in a four-way tie for ninth place. He opened today's round up with a hot start, recording birdies on four of his first five holes.

After the impressive start, Simmons made a bogey on No. 7 but got the dropped shot back with a birdie on the following hole. The 17-year-old went on to par his next seven holes before knocking in back-to-back birdies on holes Nos. 16 and 17. Simmons made par on the final hole to hold a four-shot lead going into the final day.

First-round leader, Henry Guan falls into a tie for second place after posting a 2-over round of 73. The two-time AJGA champion still tallied three birdies on the day with back-to-back birdies on Nos. 5 and 6. Guan is currently ranked No. 8 in the Rolex AJGA Rankings and is not out of the race for his second career Invitational victory.

Four other players join Guan in the five-way tie for second place. Tyler Watts of Huntsville, Alabama, carded the second-lowest round of the day with a 3-under total. Watts recorded four birdies and one bogey en route to his 68. Ranked No. 6 in the Rolex AJGA Rankings, Watts is looking for his second career AJGA victory this week.

Sohan Patel of Weston, Florida, and Luke Colton of Frisco, Texas, jumped into second place after both players recorded under-par rounds. Patel posted a 2-under score of 69 and Colton finished with a round of 70. Coltrane Mittag remains in second place after concluding his day with an even-par round.

Coltrane Mittag

Henry Guan

Luke Colton

Sohan Patel

Tyler Watts

About Mayakoba
Mayakoba is a 620-acre resort and residential destination surrounded by the natural beauty of lagoons, jungle, tranquil waters and a sugar sand beach. Four meaningfully placed luxury hotels can be found within Mayakoba - Andaz Mayakoba, Banyan Tree Mayakoba, Fairmont Mayakoba and Rosewood Mayakoba - each with distinct personalities and amenities, perfectly complementing one another, and three collections of private residences, including Rosewood Residences Mayakoba, Fairmont Heritage Place Mayakoba and The Reserve at Mayakoba.

Within the coveted destination are a wealth of lifestyle experiences including four acclaimed spas, more than 25 restaurants with eclectic cuisines and a village square that serves as an event space modeled after the historic colonial plazas in Mexico. In addition, guests have access to a three-mile-long nature trail and a spectacular 18-hole golf course.

About El Camaleón
Designed by Greg Norman, El Camaleón at Mayakoba was inaugurated in 2006. Like the chameleon, from which it takes its name, the course offers constantly changing views as it winds through three diverse ecosystems: the tropical Mayan jungle, mangrove wetlands and the Mexican Caribbean Sea coastline. Distinctive hazards such as cenotes (sinkholes), extensive bunkers and crystal-clear freshwater canals are unique features of El Camaleón, certified by Audubon International for its commitment to the environment.

El Camaleón is also home to the only Jim McLean Golf School in Mexico and one of the top Golf Schools in America. The finest technology featuring Trackman, JC Video Analysis and other golf technology, allows instructors not just to learn, but to improve your game as much as you want. Also, its restaurant Koba Casa Club will give you the final touch to an unforgettable day of golf with spectacular views of the finishing hole, and fine dining based on fresh, local and high-quality products.

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