Tournament Field and Purse Details for El Cardonal
The PGA Tour heads to Los Cabos, Mexico, for the 20th anniversary of the World Wide Technology Championship, featuring a 120-player field competing at El Cardonal at Diamante from November 5 to 8. Defending champion Ben Griffin returns to the event alongside Ryan Gerard, who enters the week as the highest-ranked player in the field at No. 23 in the Official World Golf Ranking. The tournament offers a total purse of $6 million, which is $1 million less than the prize pool offered in 2025.
The winner at the Tiger Woods-designed El Cardonal course will take home $1.08 million, accounting for 18 percent of the total purse. The payout structure distributes earnings down through the field, with the runner-up earning $654,000, third place securing $414,000, and fourth place claiming $294,000.
Notable Contenders and Past Champions in Los Cabos
Ryan Gerard holds the status of tournament favorite over defending champion Ben Griffin. The field also features several past champions of the event, including Patton Kizzire (2017), Matt Kuchar (2018), Brendan Todd (2019), Erik van Rooyen (2023), and Austin Eckroat (2024).
Veteran winners joining the field include Tony Finau, Billy Horschel, and Lucas Glover, alongside European Ryder Cup Captain Luke Donald. Value contenders for the week include Mackenzie Hughes at +4500 odds following a tied-for-fourth finish at the VidantaWorld Mexico Open, Neal Shipley at +4900, Denny McCarthy at +6700, and 2023 champion Erik van Rooyen at +10000.
Future Stars and Amateurs Competing at Diamante
The tournament showcases several emerging talents and PGA Tour University graduates, including 19-year-old Korn Ferry Tour graduate Blades Brown, Ben James, and 3M Open winner Jackson Koivun. The amateur ranks are represented by U.S. Walker Cuppers Jay Leng and Preston Stout. Stout secured his spot in the field by winning the individual title at the 2026 Cabo Collegiate.
Additional PGA Tour U graduates in the field include Luke Clanton, David Ford, and Gordon Sargent, all competing to secure exempt status for the 2027 season.
Frequently Asked Questions About the World Wide Technology Championship
What is the total prize purse for the tournament?
The total purse for the 2026 World Wide Technology Championship is $6 million, which marks a decrease of $1 million from the 2025 prize pool.
How much does the winner receive?
The winner of the tournament earns $1.08 million, representing 18 percent of the total purse.
Which course hosts the event in Mexico?
The tournament takes place at El Cardonal at Diamante in Cabo San Lucas, Los Cabos, Mexico, a course designed by Tiger Woods.
Who is the defending champion?
Ben Griffin returns to defend his title at the 20th anniversary of the event.
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