October 30 – November 5, 2023 El Cardonal at Diamante Cabo San Lucas Notes from the World Wide Technology Championship November 5, 2023 THIRD ROUND NOTES Camilo Villegas Matt Kuchar LEADERBOARD POS NAME RND 1 RND 2 RND 3 RND 4 TOT T1 Camilo Villegas 64 64 69 - (-19) T1 Matt Kuchar 65 65 67 - (-19) 3 Erik van Rooyen 68 64 66 - (-18) T4 Mackenzie Hughes 71 65 63 - (-17) T4 Will Gordon 69 63 67 - (-17) T4 Justin Suh 66 65 68 - (-17) FULL LEADERBOARD > CAMILO VILLEGAS Ties his career-low 54-hole score at 197 (fourth instance; first since the 2016 RSM Classic) Third career 54-hole lead/co-lead on TOUR and first since the 2010 Classic in the Palm Beaches; 2-for-2 to date (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 and just his second since the RBC Canadian Open in June; best finish of the season: T48/Puerto Rico Open Entered the week No. 223 in the FedExCup standings with 13.661 FedExCup points on the season; a win would earn him 500 FedExCup points Entered the week No. 752 in the Official World Golf Ranking; would be the lowest-ranked player to win on TOUR since Ryan Brehm (No. 773) at the 2022 Puerto Rico Open Most recent of four TOUR titles came at the 2014 Wyndham Championship MATT KUCHAR 11th career 54-hole lead/co-lead on TOUR and first since the 2020 Genesis Invitational (T2); 4-for-10 to date (wins: 2009 Turning Stone Resort Championship, 2013 Memorial Tournament presented by Workday, 2018 World Wide Technology Championship, 2019 Sony Open in Hawaii) Led by six strokes through 14 holes in the third round and made a quadruple bogey at the par-4 15th, the sixth quadruple bogey (or worse) of his PGA TOUR career and first since the final round of the 2019 Genesis Invitational Becomes the third player on record (1983-present) to make a quadruple bogey (or worse) in the third round and go on to hold at least a share of the 54-hole lead, joining Shawn Stefani (led by one stroke at the 2013 FedEx St. Jude Classic) and Adam Scott (T1 at the 2016 Classic in the Palm Beaches; went on to win) Last player to make a quadruple bogey (or worse) and go on to win: Tom Kim, 2022 Wyndham Championship At age 45, is the second-oldest player to hold the 54-hole lead/co-lead this season (Ryan Palmer, 46, THE CJ CUP Byron Nelson) Would be the oldest PGA TOUR winner since Phil Mickelson at the 2021 PGA Championship (50 years, 11 months, 7 days) Winner of the 2018 World Wide Technology Championship Nine-time PGA TOUR winner; would become the 117th player to reach 10 wins on TOUR with a victory 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) Entered the week at No. 66 in the FedExCup and is projected to move to No. 51; Nos. 51-60 after The RSM Classic will qualify for two Signature Events in 2024 (AT&T Pebble Beach Pro-Am, The Genesis Invitational) Only player that has qualified for the FedExCup Playoffs in each season since the inception of the FedExCup in 2007 ADDITIONAL PLAYER NOTES Matt Kuchar (45) and Camilo Villegas (41) are the first players age 40 or older to share the 54-hole lead in the same PGA TOUR event since Ben Crane (41) and Stewart Cink (44) at the 2017 FedEx St. Jude Classic Five players at T7 or better entered the week No. 125 or lower in the FedExCup standings: Camilo Villegas (T1, entered No. 223, projected No. 98); Erik van Rooyen (3rd, No. 125, No. 90); 2017 World Wide Technology Championship winner Patton Kizzire (T7, No. 130, No. 126); Scott Piercy (T7, No. 134, No. 129); and Kramer Hickok (T7, No. 144, No. 132) Brandt Snedeker WD prior to the start of the third round due to a rib injury Erik van Rooyen Justin Suh TEE TIMES FINAL ROUND (SUNDAY) > GET YOUR TICKETS NOW! 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!. 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. BUY TICKETS > TELEVISION TIMES 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) KNOW BEFORE YOU GO 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. VIEW ALL PERMITTED & PROHIBITED ITEMS > COURSE MAP 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. THIS WEEK'S WEATHER TODAY A weak upper-level low pressure system over the Baja California Peninsula will bring a 10% chance for a brief stray shower to Diamante Cabo San Lucas this afternoon. Otherwise expect a mix of sun and clouds with a high temperature in the mid-80s. West to west-northwesterly winds will increase to 8-15 mph after 1-2pm. Sunrise: 6:27am / Sunset: 5:40pm TOMORROW he weak upper-level low pressure system will be positioned southwest of the Baja California Peninsula on Monday, bringing a mix of sun and clouds once again along with a slim (10%) chance for a brief passing shower. The temperature will reach a high near 86°F/30°C. Light north- northwesterly winds in the morning will turn westerly at 7-13 mph in the afternoon. Sunrise: 6:28am / Sunset: 5:39pm SATURDAY PHOTO GALLERY MORE PHOTOS > FOLLOW US ON SOCIAL MEDIA © World Wide Technology Championship. All Rights Reserved.