Defending champion and World Wide Technology Ambassador Erik van Rooyen will return to Los Cabos to lead a group of players who will compete in the 18th edition of the World Wide Technology Championship from November 4-10 at the El Cardonal Golf Course in Diamante Cabo San Lucas.

Within the field of 120 players, the event will feature the participation of past champions, such as Harris English (2013), Charley Hoffman (2014), Patton Kizzire (2017) and Matt Kuchar (2018). In addition, we will see Camilo Villegas, runner-up of the 2023 edition and winner of a PGA TOUR event just one week after being beaten by Erik van Rooyen on the last hole where he holed a dramatic eagle. Five Mexicans will participate in the tournament by qualifying through different means, led by PGA TOUR member Raúl Pereda. In the framework of events exclusive to Mexican golfers, Santiago de la Fuente secured the first place thanks to his victory in the Mexican Qualifier presented by National Car Rental on October 8. Isidro Benítez earned his place in the field by winning the Mexico Match Play on October 9. Emilio González and Omar Morales obtained sponsor exemptions to compete in the annual PGA TOUR event.

Other World Wide Technology Ambassadors who will join van Rooyen are Keith Mitchell, Ben Griffin, Harry Higgs, Justin Suh, Austin Eckroat and Luke Donald; while Diamante ambassador Taylor Montgomery will also accompany them in the field.

The tournament committee, in collaboration with the PGA TOUR and the PGA of America’s Southern California Section, will hold the Monday Open Qualifier in Los Cabos on November 4 at the Arroyo/Mountain course at Palmilla Golf Club. As is tradition on the PGA TOUR, the last spots in the field will be awarded to the top four players in the Monday Open Qualifier Tournament.

The Monday Open Qualifier, with a field of 72 golfers, is open to all players, professional or amateur, who meet certain handicap requirements. Those who do not have an exemption must participate in one of the pre-qualifying tournaments to be held in Southern California and Los Cabos.

The PGA TOUR is the stage for the best golfers in the world competing on the most iconic golf courses, and as part of the FedExCup, it will bring together a field of 120 players who will compete in 72 holes of stroke play. All four rounds will be televised globally across 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 more than 200 countries and territories in 26 languages ​​through 44 conventional and digital media broadcast partners.

During competition days, fans will be able to experience premium hospitality like no other sporting event. From panoramic views of the Pacific Ocean, award-winning Baja California Sur cuisine and limitless luxury at El Cardonal at Diamante, a course created and designed under the singular vision of Tiger Woods.

Tickets for the 2024 World Wide Technology Championship are now on sale at tickets.wwtchampionship.com; here you can find different options for spectators to live the best live experience, and enjoy world-class golf and the wonderful landscape that Los Cabos offers. General Admission tickets provide admission to the golf course and tournament facilities, as well as various special events and gourmet concessions options. Two children 15 and under are free when accompanied by a paying adult. Tickets are also on sale for the Hospitality areas, from Tacos on 17 by La Lupita, which offers an exclusive party venue with exquisite Mexican cuisine, to private suites and more exclusive hospitality venues such as The Woods and The Skybox.

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