As Round 2 of the 97th Mexican National Amateur Championship kicks off at Guadalajara Country Club, it’s Francisco Solorza Gutierrez making an early statement. The Las Lomas Club de Golf player has climbed the leaderboard with a scorching start, now tied for the lead at -5 through six holes on Friday after opening with a 69.

🔥 Solorza’s Birdie Barrage

Solorza's morning front nine in Round 2 was nearly flawless. Through six holes he carded birdies at Nos. 1, 2, and 5—posting a 4-under 22 on his Friday outward nine. Combined with a steady Thursday round that featured five birdies and just one bogey, Solorza has firmly positioned himself atop the leaderboard.

Thursday Score: 69 (-2)
Birdies: Holes 3, 11, 13, 15, 17

📊 Leaderboard Snapshot (In Progress)

⛳ Friday Morning Movers

• Jorge Parada (MEX) climbed 5 spots with a front-nine 1-under today, now at +1 (72 total)
• Matheus Balestrin (BRA) opened with a birdie at No. 1, improving to +1 through 3 holes
• Alejandro Fierro (MEX) and Guillermo Ochoa Valencia (MEX) remain within striking range at -1 and -2, respectively

🏆 Championship Context

The Campeonato Nacional Amateur continues to highlight elite amateur talent from across Latin America. Hosted on one of Mexico’s most iconic courses, this event offers a launchpad toward international recognition and exemptions into global amateur majors.

With multiple players going low and the course playing scorable, fans can expect continued drama as Round 2 progresses.