Defending champion and World Wide Technology Ambassador, Erik van Rooyen, will return to Los Cabos to lead a group of players competing in the 18th edition of the World Wide Technology Championship from November 4-10 at El Cardonal Golf Course at Diamante Cabo San Lucas.
The 120-player field will include past champions such as Harris English (2013), Charley Hoffman (2014), Patton Kizzire (2017), and Matt Kuchar (2018). Camilo Villegas, runner-up in the 2023 edition, will also participate, having won a PGA TOUR event just a week after being defeated by Erik van Rooyen, who sank a dramatic eagle on the final hole.
Five Mexican players will be competing in the tournament, having qualified through various channels, led by PGA TOUR member Raúl Pereda. Santiago de la Fuente secured the top spot in exclusive events for Mexican golfers by winning the Mexican Qualifier presented by National Car Rental on October 8. Isidro Benítez earned his place by becoming the Mexico Match Play champion on October 9. Emilio González and Omar Morales received sponsor exemptions to compete in the annual PGA TOUR event.
Other World Wide Technology Ambassadors joining van Rooyen include Keith Mitchell, Ben Griffin, Harry Higgs, Justin Suh, Austin Eckroat, and Luke Donald, along with Diamante Ambassador Taylor Montgomery. The tournament committee, in collaboration with the PGA TOUR and the PGA of America’s Southern California Section, will host the Monday Open Qualifier on November 4 in Los Cabos at the Arroyo/Mountain course at Palmilla Golf Club. As is tradition, the last spots in the field will be awarded to the top four players from the Monday Open Qualifier Tournament.
The Monday Open Qualifier, featuring a field of 72 golfers, is open to all players, professional or amateur, who meet certain handicap requirements. Those without an exemption must participate in pre-qualifying tournaments held in Southern California and Los Cabos.
The PGA TOUR showcases the world’s best golfers competing on iconic golf courses, and as part of the FedExCup, will bring together a 120-player field competing over 72 holes of stroke play. All four rounds will be broadcast worldwide through the PGA TOUR’s extensive television distribution network, including Golf Channel in the United States and Golf Channel Latin America in Mexico and throughout Latin America. Internationally, PGA TOUR coverage is available in over 200 countries and territories in 26 languages through 44 traditional and digital media partners.
During the competition days, fans will experience premium hospitality unlike any other sporting event. With panoramic views of the Pacific Ocean, award-winning cuisine from Baja California Sur, and unparalleled luxury at El Cardonal at Diamante, a course created and designed under the unique vision of Tiger Woods.
Tickets for the 2024 World Wide Technology Championship are on sale at tickets.wwtchampionship.com, offering various options for spectators to enjoy world-class golf and the stunning scenery of Los Cabos. General Admission tickets grant access to the golf course and tournament facilities, including special events and gourmet concession options. Two children aged 15 or under get free entry with a paid adult. Hospitality passes are also available, from Tacos on 17 by La Lupita, an exclusive party venue with exquisite Mexican cuisine, to private suites and premium hospitality areas like The Woods and The Skybox.
For more information, visit www.WWTChampionship.com or follow on social media at Facebook, Instagram, and X at @WWTChampionship #WWTChampionship #WorldWideTechnology.
ABOUT THE WORLD WIDE TECHNOLOGY CHAMPIONSHIP: The World Wide Technology Championship, an official PGA TOUR event, will be played for the second consecutive year in Los Cabos from November 7-10 at El Cardonal Golf Club, designed by Tiger Woods at Diamante Cabo San Lucas. The 17-year-old tournament annually brings together 120 professional golfers and has been a trailblazer for professional golf in Mexico. The 72-hole stroke play championship made history in 2007 as the first PGA TOUR event held outside the United States and Canada. In 2023, Erik van Rooyen (-27) won the tournament by two strokes, closing with an eagle on the 18th hole. Past champions include Fred Funk (2007), Brian Gay (2008), Mark Wilson (2009), Cameron Beckman (2010), Johnson Wagner (2011), John Huh (2012), Harris English (2013), Charley Hoffman (2014), Graeme McDowell (2015), Pat Pérez (2016), Patton Kizzire (2017), Matt Kuchar (2018), Brendon Todd (2019), Viktor Hovland (2020 and 2021), and Russell Henley (2022). Over its history, the event has generated more than $4 million in charitable contributions.
ABOUT WORLD WIDE TECHNOLOGY: Founded in 1990, World Wide Technology (WWT) is a leading technology solutions provider in AI and the digital revolution, with $20 billion in annual revenue. Combining the power of strategy, execution, and collaboration, WWT accelerates the digital transformation results of major public and private organizations worldwide. Through its Advanced Technology Center, a collaborative ecosystem featuring the world’s most advanced hardware and software solutions, WWT helps clients and partners conceptualize, test, and validate innovative technology solutions to achieve optimal business outcomes and deploy them globally through its warehousing, distribution, and integration capabilities. WWT employs nearly 10,000 people and has over 55 offices worldwide. Its culture, built on core values and established leadership philosophies, has been recognized for 13 consecutive years by Fortune and Great Place to Work® for its unique blend of drive, innovation, and respect for diversity and inclusion. With this culture as its foundation, WWT bridges the gap between business and technology to create a new world for its clients, partners, and communities. Connect with WWT: Twitter | Instagram | Facebook | LinkedIn
ABOUT LOS CABOS: Located at the southern tip of the Baja California Peninsula, Los Cabos is one of the world’s most diverse tourist destinations, featuring a spectacular desert backdrop, the shores of the Pacific Ocean, the Sea of Cortez, and the iconic Arch marking the end of the Peninsula. Los Cabos hosts award-winning resorts and globally recognized culinary offerings. With an expanding list of golf courses, spas, sportfishing tournaments, and various experiences for all types of visitors, the destination’s appeal is unparalleled. For more information, visit: www.visitaloscabos.travel/ FB: www.facebook.com/VisitaLosCabos IG: www.instagram.com/visitaloscabos_mx/ X: twitter.com/VisitaLosCabos
ABOUT DIAMANTE CABO SAN LUCAS: Diamante Cabo San Lucas is a private, master-planned resort oasis embodying privacy, luxury, and first-class service. Situated on approximately 1,500 private acres along Mexico’s subtropical coast, the Diamante lifestyle features unique amenities and luxury accommodations overlooking brilliant blue waters and magnificent dunes. Diamante offers an unforgettable experience, with access to two world-class golf courses, multiple pools, including the three-hectare Crystal Lagoon®, a state-of-the-art spa, fitness and sports center, multiple bars and restaurants, six miles of walking and hiking trails, family-friendly activities, stunning residences, and a friendly, expert staff.
ABOUT EL CARDONAL BY TGR DESIGN: El Cardonal Golf Course is Diamante’s second championship course and the first designed by Tiger Woods. Inspired by the old-style courses of Southern California, where Tiger grew up playing, he created a course that emphasizes strategy, offering various options for each hole. The course is long enough to challenge expert players but open enough to provide opportunities for higher-handicap golfers. It is truly a fun test for golfers of all skill levels. El Cardonal is a must-play golf experience, featuring Diamante’s signature characteristics and spectacular views of the Pacific Ocean, natural arroyos, and native dunes.
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