World Wide Technology Championship 2024 preview: Field, betting odds and tee times
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The PGA Tour’s FedEx Cup Fall Series continues this week in Mexico with the World Wide Technology Championship.
Previously held as an alternate event alongside the WGC Matchplay, in 2013, the tournament was moved to its current slot in November, becoming a main event during the early part of the season. Part of the schedule since 2007, the event was formerly named the Mayakoba Classic. It became the first tour event to be held in Mexico.
World Wide Technology was announced as the main sponsor in 2021, as Mayakoba and the PGA Tour both began working in conjunction with the $13 billion technology solutions provider, significantly raising the profile of the event.
“The global expansion and resulting positive impact of the PGA Tour makes Mayakoba a natural fit for WWT,” said Jim Kavanaugh, CEO and co-founder of WWT.
The relationship between all three parties didn’t last long, however. Towards the end of 2022, LIV Golf added El Camaleón Golf Course to its roster ahead of the 2023 LIV Golf League season. Due to the ongoing legal battle between the PGA Tour and the Saudi-backed breakaway tour, Jay Monahan confirmed that the event would no longer be held at Mayakoba, thus ending a 16-year stint at the course.
El Cardonal at Diamante held the tournament for the first time in 2023 as South African Erik van Rooyen claimed his second PGA Tour win, prevailing over Matt Kuchar and Camilo Villegas by two strokes in Mexico.
Where is the World Wide Technology Championship held?
Located in Los Cabos, El Cardonal at Diamante is a course designed by 15-time major championship winner Tiger Woods, which offers beautiful views of the Pacific Ocean.
Influenced by the courses Woods played on the West Coast while growing up, the 18-hole track requires plenty of strategic thinking if a player is to shoot a score in the 60s.
Fairway bunkers are scattered throughout the course, ensuring a premium is placed on accurate driving. Providing the player finds the fairway from the tee, they are faced with several high-faced, greenside bunkers, which just add to the challenge. However, the wide landing areas can provide the field with plenty of angles and options for their approach to the green.
Who is in the field for the World Wide Technology Championship?
The full field once finalized can be found here.
What is the format of the World Wide Technology Championship?
The format of the World Wide Technology Championship is a standard strokeplay event played over 72 holes with a cut after 36 holes (two rounds). The player with the lowest score over four rounds will win the tournament.
Who will win the World Wide Technology Championship?
Selected odds: TBC
How much will the winner of the World Wide Technology Championship receive?
The prize fund for the event this year is $7.2m, which is a decrease from the $8.2m share that players battled out for in 2023.
The winner though will still walk home with a cheque for £1.3m plus claiming 500 FedEx Cup Fall points.
Who has won the World Wide Technology Championship?
| Year | Winner | Score | Winners share ($) |
| 2023 | Erik van Rooyen | -27 | 1,476,000 |
| 2022 | Russell Henley | -23 | 1,476,000 |
| 2021 | Viktor Hovland | -23 | 1,296,000 |
| 2020 | Viktor Hovland | -20 | 1,296,000 |
| 2019 | Brendon Todd | -20 | 1,296,000 |
| 2018 | Matt Kuchar | -22 | 1,296,000 |
| 2017 | Patton Kizzire | -19 | 1,278,000 |
| 2016 | Pat Perez | -21 | 1,260,000 |
| 2015 | Graeme McDowell | -18 | 1,116,000 |
| 2014 | Charley Hoffman | -17 | 1,098,000 |
How to watch the World Wide Technology Championship
Viewers in the UK can watch the tournament on Sky Sports Golf.
All times GMT
Thursday, 7 November: Sky Sports Golf, 19.00
Friday, 8 November: Sky Sports Golf, 19.00
Saturday, 9 November: Sky Sports Golf, 22.00
Sunday, 10 November: Sky Sports Golf, 19.00
Viewers in the US can watch all the action via the Golf Channel.
All times EDT
Thursday, 7 November: Golf Channel, 15.00
Friday, 8 November: Golf Channel,15.00
Saturday, 9 November: Golf Channel, 15.00
Sunday, 10 November: Golf Channel, 15.00
World Wide Technology Championship: Tee times and groupings
Tee times and groupings for the event will appear here when announced.
About the Author
Ross Kilvington – Contributing Golf News Writer
Ross Kilvington is a freelance writer from Scotland who currently writes previews for Today’s Golfer, covering events on the DP World, PGA, and LPGA tours along with the LIV Golf Series.
Ross holds a passionate interest in golf and tries to play as often as possible, although having two daughters under the age of 6 means his quest to break 80 will have to wait a little longer.
Despite first picking up a club aged 11, highlights are few and far between on the golf course.
An Eagle on the par-4 16th at Kinghorn is one that stands out (it doesn’t matter that it was only 290 yards).
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The FedExCup Fall heads to Mexico for the World Wide Technology Championship.
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El Cardonal at Diamante, Los Cabos, hosts the World Wide Technology Championship.
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South African Erik van Rooyen won the event in 2023.
