PGA Tour Shifts to Cabo San Lucas for the 2026 World Wide Technology Championship
Players face a critical window to secure their 2027 cards as the FedEx Cup Fall series moves across the Gulf of California. The PGA Tour reported that the tournament shifts from Nuevo Vallarta to Cabo San Lucas, marking the second straight week the circuit remains in Mexico. The tournament is the fourth edition to be held at the El Cardonal Course at the Diamante Resort, serving as the sixth of eight fall series tournaments on the calendar.
Field Contenders Eye 2027 Tour Status at El Cardonal
Golf Channel noted that Ben Griffin enters the week as the defending champion, coming off a T-4 finish in Vallarta. Griffin tees off in the opening rounds alongside Jackson Koivun and Pierceson Coody. Another featured group includes Steven Fisk, who finished runner-up last week, paired with Billy Horschel and Ben James. Golf Channel’s first-round coverage begins at 3 p.m. ET on Thursday, followed by “Golf Channel Postgame.”
Resort Layout Demands Precision on Wall-to-Wall Paspalum Grass
GOLF.com highlighted that the El Cardonal layout features wall-to-wall Paspalum grass with exceptionally wide fairways, massive greens, and virtually no traditional rough off the fairways. Forecasters predict calm conditions with temperatures in the low 80s and light winds between 5 and 15 miles per hour. This design gives players in strong current form an opportunity to attack pins and generate high birdie totals.
Play 3 holes with Jackson Koivun 🤩 Taking on @WWTChampionship for the first time. pic.twitter.com/2jC14skn7M
Betting Analysts Highlight Sleeper Picks and Longshots
GOLF.com Brady Kannon spotlighted several contenders, including Steven Fisk at 55-1 odds, who ranks third in the field over his last 20 rounds for hole proximity from 175 to 200 yards. Luke Clanton enters at 75-1, ranked sixth in strokes gained on approach over the same span. Meanwhile, Golf Digest panelist Pat Mayo selected Billy Horschel at 75-1 odds, noting his consistent short-game performance from 150 yards and in.
Betting Panel Picks Feature Mackenzie Hughes and Scottie Scheffler
Golf Digest betting panelist Hennessey selected Mackenzie Hughes at +100 over Christiaan Bezuidenhout on FanDuel, noting that Hughes is coming off a T-4 finish last week. Andy Lack recently predicted Scottie Scheffler to win the Tour Championship at +345, marking Andy’s first win of the year. That followed Keith Stewart and Pat Mayo’s first win of the year with Wyndham Clark at the BMW Championship.
Tournament Venue and Remaining FedEx Cup Schedule Details
What is the exact venue for the 2026 World Wide Technology Championship?
The tournament takes place at the El Cardonal Course at the Diamante Resort in Cabo San Lucas, Mexico, according to GOLF.com.
How many FedEx Cup Fall events remain after this tournament?
It is the sixth of eight FedEx Cup Fall events in 2026, leaving three tournaments remaining after this week for players to earn a spot in the top 100 of the FedExCup Standings.
Hole locations for the second round of the World Wide Technology Championship pic.twitter.com/BQ2yN19slX
Who won the event previously?
Golf Channel noted that Ben Griffin enters the 2026 tournament as the defending champion.
More on Cabo San Lucas
The first round of the World Wide Technology Championship was suspended at 5:48 p.m. local time (MT) due to darkness and will resume Friday at 7:20 a.m.
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