Leading Confirmed Players
Ben Griffin, Ryan Gerard, Jackson Koivun, Tony Finau, Billy Horschel, Keith Mitchell and Denny McCarthy headline the named field.
Field confirmed
2026 World Wide Technology Championship Fantasy Golf Picks
The World Wide Technology Championship returns to El Cardonal at Diamante in Los Cabos, Mexico, from November 5-8. The Tiger Woods-designed resort course is listed at 7,452 yards and par 72, with wide fairways, natural and irregular contours, traditional bunkering, rolling hills and sweeping Pacific Ocean views.
El Cardonal at Diamante rewards players who use driver aggressively without losing approach angles, dominate the par 5s and keep converting wedges and short irons. Approach control, birdie volume, bunker recovery and confident putting can separate the strongest four-round profiles in a likely Los Cabos shootout.
The current field, recent-form board, El Cardonal course-fit board, final Top 15, value plays, risk flags and CB Caddie Hunch are all posted for tournament week.
What Matters for World Wide Technology Championship Fantasy Picks
1. Controlled Power
Wide fairways invite aggressive driving, but the best profiles still preserve approach angles and avoid traditional bunkers, uneven contours and poor positions.
Distance
Position
2. Par-5 and Scoring-Hole Production
Contenders must convert the reachable opportunities and build enough birdie volume to keep pace in a resort-course scoring race.
GIR
Approach control
3. Approach Angles and Wedge Control
Low scoring demands repeated chances from wedges and short irons. Players who control distance from varied lies and use El Cardonal's broad landing areas to create clean angles gain a clear advantage.
Distance control
Adaptability
4. Recovery and Birdie Conversion
Traditional bunkers, rolling surrounds and missed scoring chances can quickly stall a round. Strong scrambling and confident putting protect momentum and convert the available birdies.
Scrambling
Putting
World Wide Technology Championship Current Field Watch
The current field contains 116 named entrants and four open-qualifier positions. The groups below identify the leading names, proven El Cardonal performers, recent movers and late field changes.
Proven El Cardonal Performers
Griffin, Sami Valimaki, Garrick Higgo, Chad Ramey, Austin Eckroat, Erik van Rooyen, Patrick Rodgers and Max Greyserman carry the strongest recent course history.
Course history
Recent Mexico Movers
Steven Fisk, Kristoffer Ventura, Mackenzie Hughes, Griffin, Pierceson Coody and van Rooyen all arrive from top-six finishes at VidantaWorld.
Current form
Qualifiers and Replacements
Four Monday qualifiers remain to be named. Ben Martin, Paul Peterson and Tyler Duncan replaced Dan Brown, Mac Meissner and Keita Nakajima.
Late field movement
World Wide Technology Championship Recent-Form Top 20
The current-field Top 20 below reflects the strongest immediate results entering the second straight PGA TOUR week in Mexico.
| Form Rank | Player | Recent High Finish | Los Cabos Read |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Steven Fisk | T2, VidantaWorld Mexico Open | Closed with 63; immediate scoring form |
| 2 | Kristoffer Ventura | T2, VidantaWorld Mexico Open | Final-round 63 and a strong Mexico transition |
| 3 | Ben Griffin | T4, VidantaWorld Mexico Open | Defending champion arrives sharp |
| 4 | Mackenzie Hughes | T4, VidantaWorld Mexico Open | Putting and recovery trending upward |
| 5 | Pierceson Coody | T6, VidantaWorld Mexico Open | Power and birdie production remain live |
| 6 | Erik van Rooyen | T6, VidantaWorld Mexico Open | Returns to a course where he has won |
| 7 | Max Greyserman | T11, VidantaWorld Mexico Open | Recent form plus a fourth here in 2024 |
| 8 | Kensei Hirata | T11, VidantaWorld Mexico Open | Steady scoring profile carries forward |
| 9 | Matthieu Pavon | T11, VidantaWorld Mexico Open | Iron play keeps him on the contender line |
| 10 | Ben James | T16, VidantaWorld Mexico Open | High-ceiling young player in a birdie test |
| 11 | Neal Shipley | T16, VidantaWorld Mexico Open | Strong closing-week momentum |
| 12 | Jordan Smith | T16, VidantaWorld Mexico Open | Approach control fits the wide setup |
| 13 | Christiaan Bezuidenhout | T19, VidantaWorld Mexico Open | Balanced game offers a stable floor |
| 14 | Blades Brown | T19, VidantaWorld Mexico Open | Fearless scoring remains the attraction |
| 15 | Harry Hall | T23, VidantaWorld Mexico Open | Elite putting can separate in a shootout |
| 16 | Denny McCarthy | T23, VidantaWorld Mexico Open | Conversion strength suits low scoring |
| 17 | Chandler Phillips | T23, VidantaWorld Mexico Open | Four-round scoring remained steady |
| 18 | Karl Vilips | T23, VidantaWorld Mexico Open | Opening-round ceiling keeps him relevant |
| 19 | Vince Whaley | T23, VidantaWorld Mexico Open | Solid recent support without overreach |
| 20 | Luke Clanton | T29, VidantaWorld Mexico Open | Aggressive profile remains a fit |
First Five Outside the Recent-Form Top 20
| Player | Current Support | Why He Remains Close |
|---|---|---|
| Garrick Higgo | T29 last week; elite El Cardonal record | Back-to-back top-six finishes here |
| Haotong Li | T29 last week | Birdie-making ceiling keeps him close |
| Max McGreevy | T29 last week | Controlled scoring profile fits the setup |
| Jesper Svensson | T29 last week | Distance and approach upside |
| Joel Dahmen | T34 last week | Comfort in Mexico and a reliable floor |
World Wide Technology Championship El Cardonal Course-Stat Top 20
The final course-fit board favors complete scoring profiles, proven El Cardonal comfort and players arriving with current form.
| Re-Rank | Player | GIR / Approach | Driving | Recovery | Putting | El Cardonal Read |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ben Griffin | Strong | Strong | Strong | Strong | Defending champion with current form |
| 2 | Ryan Gerard | Strong | Elite | Solid | Strong | Powerful, complete scoring profile |
| 3 | Sami Valimaki | Strong | Strong | Solid | Strong | Runner-up here in 2025 |
| 4 | Garrick Higgo | Strong | Elite | Solid | Strong | Back-to-back top-six finishes here |
| 5 | Erik van Rooyen | Strong | Strong | Strong | Strong | 2023 champion arriving from a top six |
| 6 | Max Greyserman | Strong | Strong | Solid | Elite | Fourth here in 2024 and sharp last week |
| 7 | Steven Fisk | Strong | Strong | Solid | Strong | Immediate scoring form after a T2 |
| 8 | Mackenzie Hughes | Solid | Solid | Elite | Elite | Short-game strength with current momentum |
| 9 | Pierceson Coody | Strong | Elite | Solid | Solid | Attacking profile suits the par 5s |
| 10 | Jackson Koivun | Strong | Strong | Solid | Strong | High ceiling for a low-scoring test |
| 11 | Kristoffer Ventura | Strong | Strong | Solid | Strong | Final-round 63 keeps the arrow up |
| 12 | Harry Hall | Solid | Strong | Elite | Elite | Conversion strength raises his shootout ceiling |
| 13 | Austin Eckroat | Strong | Strong | Solid | Solid | 2024 champion with proven course comfort |
| 14 | Patrick Rodgers | Strong | Strong | Solid | Strong | T6 here in 2025 |
| 15 | Joe Highsmith | Strong | Strong | Strong | Solid | Fifth here in 2024 |
| 16 | Rasmus Højgaard | Strong | Elite | Solid | Solid | Power and iron ceiling fit the layout |
| 17 | Keith Mitchell | Strong | Elite | Solid | Solid | Driver-led scoring potential |
| 18 | Ben James | Strong | Strong | Solid | Strong | Young scorer arrives from a top 20 |
| 19 | Matt Kuchar | Strong | Solid | Strong | Strong | Course history and control support the fit |
| 20 | Chad Ramey | Strong | Solid | Solid | Strong | Runner-up here in 2025 |
Back to the Wall: FedExCup Fall Status Pressure
These current-field players carry the clearest mix of Fall opportunity, recent momentum and meaningful status movement into Los Cabos.
Top 100 Full-Status Race
The main pressure line for players attempting to secure exempt status for the following PGA TOUR season.
Nos. 101-125 Conditional Race
Players outside the full-status line still have meaningful access and priority positions to protect or improve.
Aon Next 10 Chase
Players moving into the leading fall positions can earn valuable early-season Signature Event opportunities.
Win Changes Everything
A fall victory delivers 500 FedExCup points and a multi-season winner's exemption.
| Fall Position | Player | Recent Heat | Status Pressure | Los Cabos Outlook |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aon Next 10 | Keith Mitchell | Strong season position | Protect and improve | Driver gives him a high ceiling |
| Aon Next 10 | Steven Fisk | T2 last week | Build early-season access | One of the hottest players in the field |
| Aon Next 10 | Pierceson Coody | T6 last week | Build early-season access | Power matches the scoring test |
| Aon Next 10 | Harry Hall | Solid Mexico finish | Protect and improve | Putting can drive a major move |
| Top 100 chase | Kristoffer Ventura | T2 last week | Full-status push | Momentum arrives at the right time |
| Top 100 chase | Mackenzie Hughes | T4 last week | Full-status push | Recovery and putting travel well |
| Top 100 chase | Erik van Rooyen | T6 last week | Full-status push | Returns to a course where he has won |
| Status line | Vince Whaley | T23 last week | Secure stronger priority | Steady form keeps him in play |
| Status line | Chandler Phillips | T23 last week | Secure stronger priority | Four-round scoring is trending well |
| Status line | Max McGreevy | T29 last week | Make a points move | Balanced profile offers a path upward |
Open the CaddyBytes FedExCup Fall Watch page for standings and status-line movement.
Up and Down for the Money
Recovery play is an extra separator at El Cardonal. These players either gain support through dependable saves and conversion or carry a clear short-game question into the week.
| Player | Up-and-Down Read | Fantasy Effect | El Cardonal Outlook |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mackenzie Hughes | Major strength | Moves up | Can protect scoring runs around the greens |
| Harry Hall | Major strength | Moves up | Putting and touch can erase loose approaches |
| Ben Griffin | Complete profile | Top-tier support | Few obvious weak links for this setup |
| Denny McCarthy | Conversion strength | Moves up | Can turn average proximity into birdies |
| Ryan Gerard | Reliable enough | Holds position | Power is backed by a balanced game |
| Erik van Rooyen | Course-proven | Holds position | Past success supports the complete read |
| Tony Finau | Needs a cleaner week | Limits the ceiling | Scoring chances must outweigh missed saves |
| Nick Dunlap | Volatile | Raises the range | Ceiling is real, but round-saving consistency matters |
Final CaddyBytes World Wide Technology Championship Top 15
The final tournament-week board is set for El Cardonal at Diamante.
| Final Rank | Player | Why He Ranks Here | Fantasy Tag |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ben Griffin | Defending champion arrives directly from a T4 in Mexico | Win candidate |
| 2 | Ryan Gerard | Powerful, complete profile with scoring upside | High ceiling |
| 3 | Steven Fisk | T2 last week after a closing 63 | Recent-form leader |
| 4 | Sami Valimaki | Runner-up at El Cardonal in 2025 | Course specialist |
| 5 | Garrick Higgo | Back-to-back top-six finishes on this course | Course specialist |
| 6 | Mackenzie Hughes | T4 last week with a dependable short game | Current form |
| 7 | Erik van Rooyen | 2023 champion arrives from a T6 | CB Caddie Hunch |
| 8 | Max Greyserman | Fourth here in 2024 and T11 last week | Course + form |
| 9 | Pierceson Coody | T6 form and an aggressive par-5 profile | Birdie maker |
| 10 | Kristoffer Ventura | T2 last week with a final-round 63 | Momentum |
| 11 | Austin Eckroat | 2024 champion with proven El Cardonal comfort | Past champion |
| 12 | Jackson Koivun | Young scorer with the ceiling for a shootout | Young ceiling |
| 13 | Harry Hall | Elite conversion skills for a low-scoring week | Putting edge |
| 14 | Patrick Rodgers | T6 here in 2025 with a balanced scoring profile | Course history |
| 15 | Rasmus Højgaard | Power and iron upside fit the layout | Power + irons |
First five out:
Chad Ramey, Keith Mitchell, Ben James, Kensei Hirata and Matt Kuchar.
El Cardonal Course-Fit Lanes
El Cardonal's resort-course profile creates four primary player lanes for the championship.
Complete Fits
Players combining useful distance, approach control, recovery and putting will receive the highest four-round floor.
BalanceHigh floor
Power and Par-5 Fits
Long hitters can create shorter approaches and attack the par 5s, but the strongest profiles pair distance with enough control to avoid bunkers and poor approach angles.
DistanceAccuracy
Approach, GIR and Wedge Fits
Strong iron and wedge control can create repeated birdie chances while limiting difficult bunker, contour and green-surround recoveries.
Iron playGIR
Recovery and Putting Fits
Strong saves and confident conversion can stabilize players when missed approaches, bunkers or sloping green surrounds interrupt a scoring run.
ScramblingPutting
World Wide Technology Championship Value Plays and Sleepers
Established Value: Chad Ramey
The 2025 runner-up sits just outside the Top 15 and returns with clear El Cardonal support.
Course history
Recent-Form Value: Kensei Hirata
A T11 last week gives Hirata useful momentum without pushing him onto the main Top 15 board.
Current form
Course-History Value: Matt Kuchar
Kuchar's controlled profile and T11 here in 2025 make him a dependable deeper option.
Control + history
Course-Fit Value: Joe Highsmith
Highsmith finished fifth here in 2024 and owns a balanced profile for El Cardonal's scoring demands.
Course fit
World Wide Technology Championship Risk Flags
Tony Finau: Form Reset
The name and power fit the venue, but the current board needs a cleaner four-round scoring trend before moving him into the Top 15.
Nick Dunlap: Round-to-Round Range
The birdie ceiling is attractive, but volatility can be costly when the winning pace demands four consistently low rounds.
Austin Eckroat: Champion Expectations
The 2024 title is meaningful, but course history alone does not move him above the hottest current players.
Billy Horschel: Birdie Pace
Experience supports the floor, while the main question is whether he produces enough chances to match a deep resort-course shootout.
CB Caddie Hunch: Erik van Rooyen
Van Rooyen won the 2023 World Wide Technology Championship at El Cardonal and returns after tying for sixth at the VidantaWorld Mexico Open. His mix of proven course comfort and immediate scoring form makes him the CaddyBytes Hunch for Los Cabos.
Fantasy position: No. 7 in the final CaddyBytes Top 15.
World Wide Technology Championship Fantasy Update Schedule
| Update | What Changes | Page Status |
|---|---|---|
| Current field and player board | Event details, course profile, 116 named entrants, recent form, course fit, value plays and final Top 15. | Complete. |
| Field launch | Confirmed commitments, notable players, invitations, replacements and qualifier watch. | Complete. |
| Monday qualifier update | Add the four open qualifiers and reflect any late field movement. | Next update. |
| Wednesday final check | Final field, withdrawals, tee times, weather and any last Top 15 adjustment. | Upcoming. |
| 36-hole update | Original picks checked against the cut line, halfway leaderboard and weekend outlook. | After Round 2. |
| 54-hole update | Sunday contenders, movers and original-board performance. | After Round 3. |
| Post-event grades | Final outcomes for the original Top 15, value plays, risk flags and hunch. | After the final round. |
Fantasy note: These rankings are for CaddyBytes fantasy lineup research and tournament coverage.