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| Notes from the World Wide Technology Championship | November 7, 2026 |
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LEADERBOARD
| POS | NAME | RND 1 | RND 2 | RND 3 | RND 4 | TOT |
| 1 | Ben James | 65 | 64 | 66 | - | (-21) |
| 2 | Ryan Gerard | 66 | 68 | 65 | - | (-17) |
| T3 | Chris Kirk | 63 | 72 | 65 | - | (-16) |
| T3 | Denny McCarthy | 68 | 65 | 67 | - | (-16) |
| T5 | Paul Peterson | 66 | 67 | 66 | - | (-15) |
| T5 | Alvaro Ortiz | 69 | 66 | 66 | - | (-15) |
| T5 | Keith Mitchell | 68 | 66 | 67 | - | (-15) |
| T5 | Kensei Hirata | 65 | 69 | 67 | - | (-15) |
BEN JAMES (1ST/-21)
- Seeks first PGA Tour victory in his 22nd career start on Tour (best: 2nd, 2026 Biltmore Championship Asheville)
- Looks to become the fifth rookie to win on Tour this season and first since Jackson Koivun at the 3M Open
- 54-hole score of 195 matches his best on the PGA Tour (previous: 195, 2026 Bank of Utah Championship, finished T5)
- One bogey thru 54 holes this week (par-4 eighth in third round)
- Recorded scores of 65 or better in 14 of 47 rounds on Tour this season and owns a scoring average of 67.67
- In 12 starts this season, owns seven top-25 finishes, including four top-10s, and sits No. 62 in the FedExCup Fall standings
- Turned professional in June after earning PGA Tour membership as the No. 1 player in the 2026 PGA Tour University Ranking
- Became the fourth player to earn Tour membership as the No. 1 player from PGA TOUR University, joining Ludvig Åberg (2023), Michael Thorbjornsen (2024), and David Ford (2025); seeks to join Åberg (2023 RSM Classic) as the only players to win on Tour in the same season that they joined the Tour through the program
- Played four seasons at the University of Virginia (2022-26), earning seven individual victories, tying Ben Kohles' school record for career wins; became the fifth collegiate golfer in history to earn four All-America First Team honors
THIRD-ROUND NOTES
- Guadalajara, Mexico native Alvaro Ortiz (T5/-15) cards his second consecutive 66 and enters the final round six back; best finish in 13 career starts on Tour is T13 at the 2024 VidantaWorld Mexico Open
- Michael Kim (T9/-14) cards the low round of the day with a 9-under 63; leads the field this week in SG: Putting (9.325)
- Pierceson Coody (T27/-10) aces the 178-yard par-3 ninth, his first hole-in-one on Tour in his 83rd career start; becomes the first player to ace No. 9 at El Cardonal at Diamante in World Wide Technology Championship history
- In the last three years of the event being played at El Cardonal at Diamante, the winner sat at least one stroke back entering the final round: 2025 Ben Griffin (two back, won by two), 2024 Austin Eckroat (one back, won by one), 2023 Erik van Rooyen (one back, won by two)
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| IT ALL COMES DOWN TO THIS |
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Here’s everything you need to know to make the most of your day:
WEATHER FORECAST
PAIRINGS & TEE TIMES
- Tee Times: 8:00 AM - 10:45 AM off of No. 1 tee
- For official pairings and tee times, click here.
PARKING & GATE INFORMATION
- Parking Lots Open: 8:00 AM
- Gates Open: 8:00 AM
BROADCAST SCHEDULE
- Television Coverage:
- Golf Channel and PGA Tour Global Broadcast Network
- Live Coverage: 1:00-4:00 PM (Local)
- Radio Coverage:
- SiriusXM and PGATOUR.com
- Live Coverage: 11:00 AM – 4:00 PM (Local)
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| LOCK IN YOUR SPOT FOR CHAMPIONSHIP SUNDAY |
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It’s been an incredible week at the World Wide Technology Championship, and it all comes down to Sunday! Don’t miss your chance to experience world-class golf in stunning Los Cabos as the world’s top players battle for the title.
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It’s shaping up to be an exciting finish for the 2026 World Wide Technology Championship! If you’re joining us on Sunday, November 8, at El Cardonal, here’s everything you need to know to make the most of your day:
THE FAN ZONE AWAITS!
Visit the Fan Zone! The Fan Zone is your ultimate hub for excitement, offering something for everyone, from delicious food and live entertainment to fun activities for all ages. Open daily before, during, and after play, it’s conveniently located near the main entrance, making it east to pop in for a quick bite, catch a live band, or participate in activities.
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ROUND 3
Check out photos from Round 3 here.
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