World Wide Technology Championship
Overview
Dates: November 6, 2025 to November 9, 2025
Location: Diamante At Cabo St Lucas, Mexico
Course: El Cardonal
Course Par: 72
Course Length: 7452
Prize Purse: $6000000
The 2025 World Wide Technology Championship tees off in Cabo San Lucas this week, promising a birdie-filled showdown at Tiger Woods’ El Cardonal course as part of the PGA TOUR’s FedExCup Fall series.
🏌️ Tournament Overview
Location: El Cardonal at Diamante, Cabo San Lucas, Mexico
Dates: November 6–9, 2025
Tour: Part of the PGA TOUR’s FedExCup Fall series
Course Designer: Tiger Woods (2014)
This marks the third consecutive year the event is held at El Cardonal, a resort-style course known for its wide fairways, generous greens, and minimal rough, designed to encourage aggressive play and low scores.
Austin Eckroat: Defending champion, aiming for back-to-back wins after a breakout performance in 2024.
Preview
The 2025 World Wide Technology Championship returns to El Cardonal at Diamante in Cabo San Lucas, Mexico, offering a strategic and scenic test designed by Tiger Woods. This course rewards creativity, bold shot-making, and smart decision-making.
🏌️ El Cardonal at Diamante: Course Breakdown
Tiger Woods’ first design project, El Cardonal, opened in 2014 and reflects his vision of blending classic West Coast architecture with modern resort-style play. The course sits on a 225-acre parcel in the Baja California desert, offering dramatic views of the Pacific Ocean and a layout that emphasizes strategy over brute strength.
📐 Layout & Yardage
Total Yardage: Up to 7,452 yards from the championship tees
Par: 72
Front Nine: Features a mix of long par 5s and short par 3s, encouraging aggressive play
Back Nine: Demands precision with elevation changes and tighter landing zones
🌄 Design Philosophy
Wide Fairways: Generous landing areas reduce penal rough, encouraging bold tee shots
Multiple Routing Options: Each hole offers strategic choices, rewarding thoughtful play
Natural Contours: Preserved terrain and irregular bunkering evoke classic California courses
Large Greens: Designed to accommodate varied pin placements and approach angles
Tiger Woods described El Cardonal as a course that “reminds people of the old-style California courses,” where shot-making and creativity are paramount.
🌬️ Environmental Factors
Wind: Coastal breezes can influence club selection and ball flight, especially on elevated holes
Desert Terrain: Firm conditions and natural hazards add complexity to approach shots
Visuals: Panoramic ocean views and rolling hills create a stunning backdrop for competition
🎯 Strategic Highlights
Hole 5 (Par 5, 601 yards): A true risk-reward opportunity with reachable green and bunkers guarding the landing zones
Hole 14 (Par 5, 554 yards): Demands a well-placed drive to set up a scoring chance
Hole 18 (Par 5, 585 yards): A dramatic finishing hole with elevation and ocean views, perfect for closing drama
Outrights
| Player | Points | Type | UK Odds | Places | Outright US Odds |
| Max Greyserman | 3 | Each Way | 20/1 | 6 | +2000 |
| Nick Taylor | 4 | Each Way | 33/1 | 8 | +4000 |
| Stephan Jaeger | 2.5 | Each Way | 55/1 | 5 | +5000 |
| Takumi Kanayi | 2 | Each Way | 40/1 | 8 | +4500 |
| Carson Young | 1 | Each Way | 100/1 | 6 | +10000 |
| David Ford | 1 | Each Way | 90/1 | 8 | +10000 |