Wolff Builds Early Lead and Ties Career-Best 61 at Mayakoba

Matthew Wolff of the United States plays his shot from the second tee plays his shot from the second tee during the first round of the World Wide Technology Championship at Mayakoba on the El Camaleon course in Playa del Carmen, on Nov. 04, 2021. Mike Ehrmann/Getty Images

PLAYA DEL CARMEN, Mexico—Matthew Wolff arrived at Mayakoba and quickly realized El Camaleon might not be a good course for what he calls his “rip dog” length. Then again, he’s playing so well it doesn’t matter.

Wolff hit only one driver Thursday, followed his script of keeping the ball in play, and ripped off a 10-under 61 to match his career-low on the PGA Tour. It gave him a two-shot lead among early starters in the World Wide Technology Championship.