It’s golf week in Cabo, and this year is a big one. The World Wide Technology Championship is celebrating its 20th tournament, with PGA Tour players teeing it up November 5–8 at El Cardonal at Diamante.
A little different perspective from a Cabo local
I’ve volunteered at this tournament since it moved to Cabo in 2023. This is my fourth year as a walking scorer, and my second year serving as Special Operations Captain, too. So when I say there’s a whole lot more going on than the shots you see on TV, I’m speaking as somebody who’s part of the volunteer crew.
Walking scorer is exactly what it sounds like: you’re out there on foot following a group and keeping track of the action. It’s a great way to get close to professional golf, although nobody promised my legs a golf cart! The volunteers and staff do a tremendous amount of work behind the scenes to help the event run.
What you need to know
- When: Thursday, November 5 through Sunday, November 8, 2026.
- Where: El Cardonal at Diamante, on the Pacific side of Cabo San Lucas.
- The course: A par-72 Tiger Woods design, measuring approximately 7,452 yards.
- What’s at stake: A $6 million tournament purse.
- Who’s back: Defending champion Ben Griffin returns after his record-setting win in 2025.
The championship began in 2007 in the Riviera Maya and has been played at El Cardonal since 2023. That makes this the tournament’s 20th edition, but its fourth year here in Cabo. A pretty nice anniversary party, if you ask me.
Thinking about going?
Check the official tournament website for tickets, spectator rules, parking, shuttle details and the latest schedule before you head out. Don’t assume you can drive right up to the course or bring whatever you want through the gate. Event logistics can change, and it’s a lot easier to check first than to make a second trip to your car.
Bring comfortable shoes, sun protection and water as permitted by the event rules. This isn’t a sit-in-one-chair-all-day kind of outing if you want to follow a group. And remember, when players are getting ready to hit, keep quiet and let them do their thing.
Why I think it’s worth seeing
There are plenty of ways to spend money on a Cabo vacation, but watching PGA Tour professionals play a Tiger Woods-designed course is a pretty unusual opportunity. Even if you’re only a casual golf fan, it’s something different from another afternoon at the pool.
I’ll be out there working again this year, both as a walking scorer and Special Operations Captain. If you’re coming to watch, enjoy the tournament, respect the volunteers and bring those walking shoes. I’ll certainly have mine!
For additional tournament background, see the Gringo Gazette’s 20th-anniversary coverage.