October 30 – November 5, 2023
El Cardonal at Diamante Cabo San Lucas
Notes from the World Wide Technology ChampionshipNovember 4, 2023
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SECOND ROUND NOTES
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LEADERBOARD

POSNAMERND 1RND 2RND 3RND 4TOT
1Camilo Villegas6464--(-16)
2Matt Kuchar6565--(-14)
T3Stephan Jaeger6665--(-13)
T3Justin Suh6665--(-13)

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CAMILO VILLEGAS
  • Competing on a sponsor exemption this week, began round two eagle-birdie-birdie before ending his round birdie- birdie-birdie, good for a second consecutive 8-under 64
  • Sets his career-low 36-hole score on TOUR at 128 (previous: 130/2020 RSM Classic)
  • Through 36 holes, has hit 26-of-28 fairways and 33-of-36 greens in regulation
  • Eighth career 36-hole lead/co-lead on TOUR and first since the 2010 Classic in the Palm Beaches; 2-for-7 to date with the 36-hole lead/co-lead on TOUR (wins: 2008 BMW Championship, 2010 Classic in the Palm Beaches)
  • With a win this week, would become the first player to win while competing on a sponsor exemption since Martin Laird at the 2020 Shriners Children’s Open
  • Making his 11th PGA TOUR start of the season, comes off three consecutive missed cuts; best finish of the season: T48/Puerto Rico Open
  • Enters the week No. 223 in the FedExCup standings with 13.661 FedExCup points on the season; a win would earn him 500 FedExCup points
  • Most recent of four TOUR titles came at the 2014 Wyndham Championship

MATT KUCHAR
  • 2018 World Wide Technology Championship winner birdied two of his last three holes, Nos. 16 and 18, to post a second consecutive 7-under 65 in his eighth start in the event
  • En route to his second round bogey-free 7-under 65, hit all 14 fairways for the second day in a row and missed only one green in regulation; one of nine players in the field that has hit all 28 fairways through two rounds
  • Finished T7 at the Fortinet Championship in his most recent start on TOUR, his fifth top-10 of the season in 25 starts (most in a season since 2018-19)
  • Most recent of nine PGA TOUR titles came at the 2019 Sony Open in Hawaii, his second start after winning the 2018 World Wide Technology Championship
  • Began this week at No. 66 in the FedExCup; Nos. 51-60 after The RSM Classic will qualify for two Signature Events in 2024 (AT&T Pebble Beach Pro-Am, The Genesis Invitational)

ADDITIONAL PLAYER NOTES
  • Following an opening-round 6-under 66, which included an ace at the par-3 11th hole, Stephan Jaeger (T3/-13) improved with a 7-under 65 to get within two of the 36-hole lead; should he win, would become the first player to make a hole-in-one and go on to win on the PGA TOUR since Justin Rose at the AT&T Pebble Beach Pro-Am earlier this season
  • Justin Suh (T3/-13) signs for a 7-under 65, including a career-high nine birdies; in his most recent start, held the 54-hole lead at the ZOZO CHAMPIONSHIP and went on to finish T10, improving to No. 77 in the FedExCup standings; through 36 holes, has played Nos. 14-18 in a collective 7-under par; remains in search of his first career TOUR title in his 59th start this week
  • After an eagle-3 at his first hole of the day (No. 1), Erik van Rooyen (T5/-12) added eight birdies before ending his round with a double-bogey-seven at No. 18 to get in with an 8-under 64; lone PGA TOUR title came at the 2021 Barracuda Championship (Modified Stableford scoring format)
  • After tying his PGA TOUR career-low round of 62 in round one, 18-hole leader Cameron Percy (T16/-10) followed with an even-par 72 in his bid for a first TOUR title in his 218th career start; best finish: P2/2010 Shriners Children’s Open

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ROUND 3 (SATURDAY) >
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GENERAL ADMISSION

Experience world-class golf in Los Cabos! This ticket grants you access to the golf course and tournament grounds, permitting you to enjoy the world’s best golfers, our different gourmet concessions options and beautiful panoramic views of the Pacific Ocean. Free admission for children 15 and under when accompanied by an adult (2 free kids per ticketed adult).

SUNSET SUITES

Located in the heart of El Cardonal’s back nine and just a short walk from the clubhouse and tournament main entrance, the Sunset Suite occupies the course’s best location where you will see golf from all angles. Relax in this exclusive covered venue that sits right atop the 10th green and the 17th green; holes 11, 12, 15, 16 and 18 are also visible from the Sunset Suite. And of course you will enjoy panoramic views of the Pacific Ocean and its magnificent sunsets!.

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The Sunset Suite will allow you to see golf from all angles. It sits right atop the 10th green and the 17th green and has views of holes 11, 15, 16 and 18. Includes lunch and complete bar service.

TACOS ON 16 BY LA LUPITA

See and Be Seen as you mix and mingle with other VIPs at the tournament's top party venue. Enjoy exquisite Mexican cuisine and the most fun atmosphere-all with a distinctly Mexican and Cabo flavor. Tacos, tequila, mezcal and more! This venue offers sweeping views of the entire Diamante property and the Pacific Ocean as well as a bird's eye view of the exciting par-3 16th hole.

THE SKYBOX

Located on El Cardonal's 18th green, The Skybox will provide a premium and traditional golf hospitality viewing option for premier sponsors and clients with all the excitement of the tournament's finishing hole. Buffet and open bar are included.

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TELEVISION TIMES
NOVEMBER 4

Golf Channel & Golf Channel Latin America
  • LIVE Coverage of Round 3
  • 4:30 pm – 7:30 pm ET // 1:30 pm – 4:30 pm Local (LIVE)

NOVEMBER 5

Golf Channel & Golf Channel Latin America
  • LIVE Coverage of Final Round
  • 3:00 pm – 6:00 pm ET // 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm Local (LIVE)
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SPECTATOR RESTRICTIONS

Please note that in order to comply with golf etiquette and the security policies of the PGA TOUR; the following items are prohibited on tournament grounds.

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COURSE MAP

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DIRECTIONS TO GENERAL PARKING

From Downtown Cabo San Lucas or El Tezal, please use the “Carretera Federal Cabo San Lucas – La Paz” towards Todos Santos. Turn left onto “Paseo Acceso a Diamante” which is approximately 300 meters after passing the Municipal Police Station on the highway. There is ample signage which will indicate the turn towards Diamante. Follow “Paseo Acceso a Diamante” for 1.2 km until you reach a T-intersection where you turn to the right. From there, follow the road for 2.8 km. Spectators must pass the Diamante Main Gate and continue to the General Parking Lot.

If you are coming from the San Jose del Cabo Toll Road or from Todos Santos, turn right onto "Camino Acceso a Diamante" and follow the directions as described above.

PARKING LOT INFORMATION

Schedule:
General Parking will open daily at 6:00 am.

Price:
$100.00 MXN.

Shuttles:
Shuttles will run on a continuous loop from the General Parking Lot to the Tournament Main Entrance.

COMPLIMENTARY SPECTATOR SHUTTLE FROM HOTEL MEDANO

The WWT Championship is pleased to announce a complimentary shuttle service for tournament spectators which will be available from Plaza Pioneros (Hotel Medano) to the tournament main entrance. Additionally, Plaza Pioneros will offer a special discounted rate for parking at the plaza if you choose to leave your vehicle. Shuttle service will begin at 6:00 am departing from Plaza Pioneros and will continue on a continuous loop all day until 7:00 pm.

The last shuttle will depart from the Tournament Main Entrance at 7 pm for Plaza Pioneros.

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THIS WEEK'S WEATHER
TODAY

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Anticipate that skies will be a mix of sun and clouds throughout the day as a weak upper-level low pressure system rotates over central portions of the Baja California Peninsula. Light winds this morning will turn west-northwesterly at 8-15 mph in the afternoon, with a few gusts in the 15-20 mph range becoming possible late in the day. High temperature: 85°F/29°C.

Sunrise: 6:26am / Sunset: 5:40pm

TOMORROW

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Anticipate that skies will be a mix of sun and clouds throughout the day as a weak upper-level low pressure system rotates over central portions of the Baja California Peninsula. Light winds this morning will turn west-northwesterly at 8-15 mph in the afternoon, with a few gusts in the 15-20 mph range becoming possible late in the day. High temperature: 85°F/29°C.

Sunrise: 6:27am / Sunset: 5:40pm

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