Diamante Los Cabos Celebrates 2024 Champion Austin Eckroat with Welcome Cocktail at Diamante Cabo San Lucas
An intimate, relaxed, and exciting evening took place at Golf Villa 52 at Diamante Los Cabos, where a welcome cocktail was held for Austin Eckroat, the newly crowned 2024 Champion, as part of the third edition of the World Wide Technology Championship in Baja California Sur.
With the presence of members, friends, representatives from World Wide Technology, Diamante executives, and members of the golf community, the event became a celebration of the sport, camaraderie, and the promising future of golf in Los Cabos.
A Down-to-Earth Champion
Austin Eckroat, a native of Oklahoma and considered one of the PGA Tour’s rising stars, shared anecdotes from his recent career with those in attendance, as well as his impressions of competing and triumphing in Diamante’s spectacular setting. With a humble and warm tone, the player thanked the hosts for their hospitality and emphasized that “winning on a course like this, with such a special atmosphere, is something I will never forget.”
The evening also provided a chance to remember how Diamante has become a global benchmark in the design and development of world-class golf courses. With masterpieces by Davis Love III and Tiger Woods, the resort is today an epicenter of international golf and a source of pride for Los Cabos.
Support from World Wide Technology
During the meeting, Ken Joudy, representative of World Wide Technology (WWT), emphasized the importance of collaborating with Diamante and the Los Cabos community to consolidate this tournament as one of the most important on the tour. “Our commitment is not only to golf, but also to social and community development. We want this championship to have a positive impact beyond the course,” he expressed.
Joudy emphasized that WWT is not only committed to an internationally renowned sporting event, but also to creating a legacy in the region, promoting tourism and generating opportunities for local talent.
Diamond’s Vision
For his part, Kerry Wilbur, director of Diamante, emphasized that the arrival of a young and charismatic champion like Eckroat reflects the spirit that distinguishes the project: the combination of sporting excellence, innovation, and a sense of community. “This village, this cocktail, and this tournament are part of the history we are writing in Los Cabos. Here, we don’t just play golf; we build lasting relationships and enrich the cultural and sporting life of the region,” he noted.
Wilbur emphasized that Diamante is not only a luxury destination for members and visitors, but also a driver of investment and tourism development that has put Cabo San Lucas on the international radar for golf and hospitality.
A night of conviviality and the future
Amid laughter, anecdotes, and toasts, the cocktail party at Villa 52 established itself as an evening that symbolizes the united efforts of players, sponsors, and the host community. The atmosphere allowed for a personal connection with the champion, something attendees highlighted as a hallmark of the tournament in Los Cabos: the closeness and warmth felt off the green.
The event concluded with a message shared by the organizers: to continue consolidating Los Cabos as a world-class golf destination, where great champions find not only a course to compete on, but also a place to enjoy and feel at home.
Beyond the Championship
The World Wide Technology Championship at Diamante Cabo San Lucas not only represents an elite golf tournament, but also a platform that puts Mexico on the global map of sport and tourism. The presence of figures like Austin Eckroat, as well as the endorsement of prestigious brands, confirm that Los Cabos is ready to welcome golf’s elite while sharing its unique hospitality.
With the Sea of Cortez as a backdrop and the impressive design of Diamante’s courses, the evening at Golf Villa 52 will mark the beginning of a new era for golf in Mexico: one in which youth, talent, and vision intertwine to build a lasting legacy