WWT Championship 2026: PGA TOUR Golf Returns to Los Cabos
The PGA TOUR returns to El Cardonal at Diamante this November. Here’s how to make a day of it—and why the tournament belongs on Cabo’s community calendar.
By Troy Daniels | October 24, 2026
Cover photo: a first-tee scene from a previous WWT Championship.
Some Los Cabos outings begin with a dinner reservation. This one begins with a tee time, a comfortable pair of shoes, and the chance to watch a professional golfer solve a problem a few yards away.
The World Wide Technology Championship returns to El Cardonal at Diamante in November, bringing PGA TOUR competition to Cabo San Lucas and giving residents and visitors another reason to gather outdoors. You do not need a low handicap—or even your own set of clubs—to enjoy the occasion.
For longtime golf fans, it is a chance to follow familiar names in person. For everyone else, it can be an introduction to the precision, patience, and surprisingly social rhythm of a tournament day.
The full event week runs November 2–8, 2026, while the four rounds of professional competition take place Thursday, November 5, through Sunday, November 8. The venue is El Cardonal at Diamante in Cabo San Lucas.
That distinction matters when arranging a visit. Early-week activities include practice and Pro-Am events; a ticket for a competition round does not automatically provide access to every function. Start with the official schedule and choose the day and experience you want.
This is the championship’s 20th edition. The event began in 2007 in the Riviera Maya–Cancún region and moved to Los Cabos in 2023. Its anniversary therefore celebrates the tournament’s history in Mexico, rather than 20 years at Diamante.
That history adds context to the week: an established international competition now has a home in the landscape and hospitality of Baja California Sur. The organizer’s anniversary announcement traces that journey.
Designed by Tiger Woods, El Cardonal combines rolling terrain, wide fairways, natural contours, and views of the Pacific. The official course guide describes a layout where angles and positioning help shape the next shot.
For a spectator, that suggests a rewarding way to watch: look beyond where a drive lands and consider what it leaves the player. Does one side of the fairway offer a clearer approach? Is the golfer using a slope to work the ball toward the green? You do not have to predict the answer to appreciate the decision.
If you are attending with someone new to golf, choose a viewing spot together and watch several groups play the same hole. Seeing different solutions to the same challenge can be more interesting than trying to follow every shot across the course.
In its October 22 announcement, the tournament named defending champion Ben Griffin among the committed players, alongside Tony Finau, Jackson Koivun, Ryan Gerard, and Luke Donald.
Past champions announced as returning include Matt Kuchar, Patton Kizzire, Brendon Todd, Erik van Rooyen, and Austin Eckroat.
These are announced commitments, not a guarantee that every player will start. Check the organizer’s player announcement and current tournament information before planning your day around one golfer. Pairings and tee times will help you decide when and where to watch.
The organizer lists several ways to attend. Compare the official ticket options before purchasing:
The current General Admission policy allows children 15 and under to enter free with a ticketed adult, up to two children per ticketed adult.
Confirm eligibility and inclusions for the specific product you select. Use the official ticket portal for live availability, prices, fees, and purchase terms.
Diamante is a private resort community, so follow the tournament’s designated spectator access and parking arrangements. The organizer’s parking guide directs visitors through the Diamante main gate to general parking.
Read the current instructions instead of assuming your usual restaurant or hotel entrance is the correct tournament route.
Leave room in your plans for traffic, entry screening, and walking to a viewing location. If friends are arriving separately, agree on a meeting point and check the day’s schedule before deciding when to meet.
A few practical preparations can make the day easier:
The organizer’s Know Before You Go guide is the place to confirm the full rules. Its mobile-device policy permits personal photographs under stated conditions and prohibits live streaming.
The published program includes a Kick-Off Pro-Am benefiting Casa Hogar and an Oasis Short-Am benefiting First Tee of Diamante. It also lists a junior golf clinic on Saturday, November 7, alongside Fan Zone activities during competition days.
These details make the week relevant beyond the players’ scores. For families, they offer reasons to explore the program together. For residents, they are a reminder that major sporting events also connect with local organizations and young people.
Check eligibility, admission, and registration directly; a listed activity is not automatically included with every ticket.
A tournament is one way to experience the place you might one day call home: spend time outdoors, meet friends, and discover which parts of the local calendar you would want to make your own.
For buyers drawn to a golf-oriented lifestyle, tournament access and everyday playing access are separate questions. When evaluating a home, ask about the specific community’s membership arrangements, fees, and access rules rather than assuming a course view or a nearby event includes golf privileges.
Explore more local stories on the Be In Cabo blog. If you would like to discuss homes and communities that suit your Cabo routine, contact Be In Cabo.
Tournament week is November 2–8. Professional competition runs November 5–8 at El Cardonal at Diamante in Cabo San Lucas.
El Cardonal is a Tiger Woods-designed course. That describes the course’s design, not a playing commitment. His participation is not established by the announcements cited in this article.
Yes. Spectators can purchase the appropriate ticket without being golfers. Choose your admission level and check the day’s program before attending.
Use the ticket portal linked from WWTChampionship.com to review current availability and terms.
Event schedules, player commitments, ticket terms, and access arrangements may change. Check the linked organizer pages before attending.
Troy Daniels
The Training & Coaching Broker
[email protected] | +1 (916) 996-5429
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