World Wide Technology Championship Returns to El Cardonal
The 19th edition of the World Wide Technology Championship is back at El Cardonal at Diamante Cabo San Lucas in Los Cabos, Mexico. This Tiger Woods–designed course overlooks the Pacific Ocean, measures 7,452 yards, and plays to a par 72. It will host the event for the third consecutive year.
Top Players and Past Champions
Among the 120 players competing, previous winners Austin Eckroat (2024) and Erik van Rooyen (2023) lead the field. Let’s explore who else has performed well on this course south of the border.
Austin Eckroat’s Dominant Performance
Eckroat, the reigning champion, highlighted his win with a closing round of 63 and finished at 24-under par, including four rounds in the 60s and 30 birdies against only four bogeys. It marked only his second top-25 finish in two years, including a T23 in 2023.
“His winning formula included staking 60 of 72 greens in regulation (T8 in GIR) and needing only 112 putts (T3). After eight rounds at El Cardonal, Eckroat has birdied 51 of 144 holes and posted every round in the 60s.”
Course Difficulty and Statistics
The par-72 El Cardonal played nearly two shots below par (70.256) in 2024 after an even lower scoring debut at 68.993 in 2023. Over the last two seasons, the course’s fairways ranked either first or second easiest to hit, alongside the Plantation Course at Kapalua.
Key Facts
- Course length: 7,452 yards
- Par: 72
- Event hosting: Third year in a row at El Cardonal
- Field size: 120 players
- Fairways among the easiest to hit on the PGA TOUR
Keep an eye on past champions and contenders who have proven their ability to master this course’s unique challenges and scoring opportunities.
Author's summary: The World Wide Technology Championship returns to El Cardonal, where strong past champions like Eckroat continue to excel on this Tiger Woods–designed, high-scoring course.