November 2-8, 2026 El Cardonal at Diamante Cabo San Lucas Notes from the World Wide Technology Championship October 26, 2026 TONY FINAU & JACKSON KOIVUN JOIN DEFENDING CHAMP BEN GRIFFIN AMONG CONFIRMED PLAYERS The tournament is just a week away, and the first big names are locked in. Defending champion and WWT ambassador Ben Griffin leads a group of star players committed to the 20th anniversary edition of the WWT Championship, part of a field of 120 players who will tee it up November 5 to 8 at El Cardonal. Griffin won three times on the PGA Tour in 2025, joining Scottie Scheffler and Rory McIlroy as the only players to do so, and his 29-under-par performance here set a new tournament scoring record. Joining him: Tony Finau, a six-time PGA Tour winner and one of the most popular players in the game, returning for his eighth WWT Championship. Jackson Koivun, the rookie who won this summer in just his third career start and posted a winning record at last month's Presidents Cup. Ryan Gerard, world No. 23, who recorded eight top-10 finishes this season and a third-place finish after the FedExCup playoffs. Luke Donald, WWT ambassador, fan favorite and European Ryder Cup captain, who will play in Los Cabos for the third consecutive year. Five past champions are also returning to chase another trophy: Patton Kizzire (2017), Matt Kuchar (2018), Brendon Todd (2019), Erik van Rooyen (2023), and Austin Eckroat (2024). Don't miss your chance to see them up close at El Cardonal. READ FULL ANNOUNCEMENT FAMILIAR FACES: AMBASSADORS AND MEXICAN PLAYERS Five WWT ambassadors will be in the field: defending champion Ben Griffin, past champion Austin Eckroat (2024), Keith Mitchell, Taylor Pendrith, and fan favorite Luke Donald, who will play in Los Cabos for the third consecutive year. Golf from Mexico will be well represented, too. Alejandro Madariaga and Jorge Villar earned their spots through the Mexican Qualifier presented by National Car Rental and México Match Play, and they'll be joined at El Cardonal by Álvaro Ortiz and Kristoffer Ventura. Stay tuned here to keep up with all player announcements as they are made this week! 2026 FIELD GET YOUR TICKETS: GENERAL ADMISSION AND HOSPITALITY Be there as these players tee it up at El Cardonal. General Admission lets you follow the action up close and take in ocean views as the world's best golfers compete on one of golf's most scenic stages. Kids 15 and under receive free admission with a ticketed adult. Want to elevate the experience? Check out the views from The Skybox on the 18th green, or kick back at Tacos on 17 by La Lupita between the greens of holes 10 and 17. Our premium hospitality venues, including the Clubhouse, each offer great views, food and drinks, and an elevated tournament experience. SEE ALL TICKET OPTIONS KICK-OFF PRO-AM: START TOURNAMENT WEEK ALONGSIDE A PGA TOUR PRO Tee it up alongside a PGA Tour professional at the Kick-Off Pro-Am benefiting Casa Hogar on Monday, November 2. It's the perfect way to open tournament week at El Cardonal, with proceeds supporting Casa Hogar's mission to provide a home and care for vulnerable children in Los Cabos. Play for big hole-in-one prizes on the course: Hole 2: $100,000 cash (split between charity and the winner) Hole 9: Mercedes-Benz GLS 580 Hole 11: Ultimate Masters Experience for 4 Hole 16: 3D Anti-Aging Science Package courtesy of Proactive Longevity Reserve your spot while groups remain. RESERVE YOUR SPOT GOLF IS GOURMET: SPOTS STILL AVAILABLE Golf is Gourmet is back for its second year, and it's one of tournament week's most exclusive experiences. Hosted in a private villa at Diamante, the evening brings together PGA Tour players for a gourmet dinner with premium wines and craft cocktails in an intimate setting. Dinners are held Tuesday, November 3 and Thursday, November 5. Tickets are $375 per person, and space is extremely limited. Sign up now! RESERVE YOUR SPOT FIRST TEE BLACK TEAM ANNOUNCED: PLAY WITH THEM AT THE OASIS SHORT-AM As part of the Diamante First Tee’s continued growth and evolution, the program recently announced the eight members of its new “Black Team.” These eight boys and girls were recently promoted to the program’s highest level where they will receive specialized instruction, additional competitive support and enhanced playing opportunities. Selected for their talent and performance on the course, each junior golfer on the Black Team has made a commitment, along with their parents, to continue their dedication to golf and the values it represents through practice, training and excellence in school. You can play alongside one of them and a PGA Tour professional on the 12-hole Oasis Short Course, with proceeds supporting the program's youth golf and life-skills initiatives. Reserve your spot today. Once these groups are gone, they're gone! RESERVE YOUR SPOT PROMOTIONAL PARTNER SPOTLIGHT: CABO SAN LUCAS COUNTRY CLUB Warming up for tournament week? Our promotional partner, Cabo San Lucas Country Club, has the range open in the afternoon and evening, with food and drinks from Viva restaurant. Stop by to hit some balls, grab a bite, and get in the tournament spirit. The club also hosted the opening event of the Los Cabos Junior Golf Series in July, part of the tournament's ongoing commitment to growing the game in the community. © World Wide Technology Championship. All Rights Reserved.