Field finalized for 2026 World Wide Technology Championship

Key contenders and field composition

The field features players such as Ryan Gerard, Ben Griffin, and Marco Penge. Twenty of the top-100 players in the Official World Golf Ranking lead the contenders.

Scheffler already secured his place in the 2027 Masters.

Many participants have significant goals to achieve during the tournament. The Masters qualification process continues, as players can still obtain entries through 2026 major championships, designated international events, and the Official World Golf Ranking.

Stakes include $6 million purse and FedEx Cup points

The World Wide Technology Championship offers a $6 million purse.

This event is the fourth of six tournaments in the 2026 FedEx Cup Fall Series. Players compete to finish in the top 100 to secure playing privileges for the next season.

For comparison, the Maybank Championship features a purse of US$3 million. Five Malaysian players competed in that field. Mirabel Ting earned LPGA Tour status for the next season after winning twice on the Epson Tour during 2026.

Tiger Woods-designed course features and conditions

El Cardonal at the Diamante Cabo San Lucas resort in Los Cabos, Mexico, hosts the tournament. The par 72 course opened in 2014 and features Platinum paspalum grass, fairways averaging 60 yards in width, and no rough.

Tiger Woods designed the layout, stating, "El Cardonal is going to remind people of the old-style California courses". He added, "I set up the golf strategy to make golfers think and make choices".

During the first three editions at El Cardonal, the greens were set at speeds between 11 and 11.5, and winning scores ranged from 24-under-par to 29-under-par. Putting Average is a key statistic, with winners ranking second, fourth, and second in that category over the last three years.

The Bank of Utah Championship, played on bentgrass, also functions as a putting contest, where Matt McCarty won with a score of 23-under-par, Michael Brenan won with 22-under-par, and Austin Smotherman won with 26-under-par.

In benign conditions, staying near the lead is crucial, though the venue has produced dramatic outcomes in the past.

Woods and Phil Mickelson hold lifetime invitations to the Masters. Woods' participation in the 2027 Masters depends on his level of fitness. Mickelson missed all four major tournaments last year because of a private family health issue and was accused of inappropriate behavior. Winners of the Asia-Pacific Amateur Championship, the Latin America Amateur Championship, and various national Opens will receive invitations to the 2027 Masters.

Tournament history and venue transition

This tournament marks the 6th PGA Tour event held in Mexico. It began as the Mayakoba Golf Classic, with Fred Funk winning the inaugural tournament in 2007.

The event spent 16 editions at El Camaleón Golf Course before moving to El Cardonal. The PGA Tour ended its relationship with Mayakoba after the course hosted LIV Golf three years ago.

Ben Griffin finished inside the top 50 last year after winning the Zurich Classic with Andrew Novak and the Charles Schwab Challenge. Griffin held a top-8 position after round one, reached the top 5 at the halfway point, and trailed by 2 strokes in a tie for 3rd with 18 holes to play, never trailing by more than 4 strokes.

Austin Eckroat stayed inside the top 5 places throughout the 2024 event. Erik van Rooyen trailed by 6 strokes in a tie for 28th after round one, moved into the top 5 at the halfway point, and sat 1 stroke behind after round three.

Upcoming schedule and broadcast details

The PGA Tour schedule continues with the Austin Championship and the RSM Classic after this week. Players outside the top 100 in the FedEx Cup standings will lose their cards following these events.

Sky Sports will broadcast the tournament for all 4 days, starting at 20:00 on Thursday. Rory McIlroy will compete at Augusta National in the 2027 Masters.

Qualifying and alternate status

Monday qualifiers for the event take place from Thursday through Sunday. Will Gordon and Harry Higgs are the first alternates available to replace any withdrawn players.