Prize Money Payouts for 2025 World Wide Technology Championship Golfers

A High-Stakes Tournament in Cabo San Lucas

As the FedEx Cup Fall series winds down, the World Wide Technology Championship in Cabo San Lucas has taken on added significance for PGA Tour professionals. With just three weeks remaining in the season, this event is one of the final opportunities for players to secure their tour cards for 2026. For many, it's more than just a competition—it's a crucial step toward ensuring their future on the tour.

The stakes are high, and the pressure is palpable. Players who find themselves in the "bubble" — those on the edge of securing their status — are particularly focused on making an impact. Beau Hossler, currently ranked No. 99, and David Lipsky, at No. 101, are among those in the field, hoping to climb into a safer position. Meanwhile, Max Homa, who sits at No. 100, is not competing this week but is already secure in his tour status for several years to come.

In addition to the bubble players, several golfers are vying for spots in the Aon Next 10, a group of players ranked between Nos. 51-60 in the FedEx Cup Fall standings. These players earn automatic entry into two early-season 2026 Signature Events. Rico Hoey moved from No. 91 to No. 61 in the standings after the Bank of Utah event and is now in the field. Kevin Yu made a significant jump, moving from No. 61 to No. 59 with a T-15 finish, while Max Greyserman remains at the top of the list at No. 51, playing this week to maintain his position.

Prize Money and Tournament Details

While the primary focus for many players is securing their tour card, the financial incentives are also substantial. The total prize purse for the event is $6 million, with the winner taking home $1.08 million. Here’s a breakdown of the prize money for each golfer who makes the cut:

• 1: $1,080,000
• 2: $654,000
• 3: $414,000
• 4: $294,000
• 5: $246,000
• 6: $217,500
• 7: $202,500
• 8: $187,500
• 9: $175,500
• 10: $163,500
• 11: $151,500
• 12: $139,500
• 13: $127,500
• 14: $115,500
• 15: $109,500
• 16: $103,500
• 17: $97,500
• 18: $91,500
• 19: $85,500
• 20: $79,500
• 21: $73,500
• 22: $67,500
• 23: $62,700
• 24: $57,900
• 25: $53,100
• 26: $48,300
• 27: $46,500
• 28: $44,700
• 29: $42,900
• 30: $41,100
• 31: $39,300
• 32: $37,500
• 33: $35,700
• 34: $34,200
• 35: $32,700
• 36: $31,200
• 37: $29,700
• 38: $28,500
• 39: $27,300
• 40: $26,100
• 41: $24,900
• 42: $23,700
• 43: $22,500
• 44: $21,300
• 45: $20,100
• 46: $18,900
• 47: $17,700
• 48: $16,740
• 49: $15,900
• 50: $15,420
• 51: $15,060
• 52: $14,700
• 53: $14,460
• 54: $14,220
• 55: $14,100
• 56: $13,980
• 57: $13,860
• 58: $13,740
• 59: $13,620
• 60: $13,500
• 61: $13,380
• 62: $13,260
• 63: $13,140
• 64: $13,020
• 65: $12,900

The Course: El Cardonal at Diamante Cabo San Lucas

The tournament is held at El Cardonal, a course designed by Tiger Woods and his TGR Design studio. It is the first course that Woods has built to host a tour event. While it may not have the same seaside setting as its sister course, the Dunes, El Cardonal offers a unique challenge with its desert location and panoramic views of the Pacific Ocean.

The course features holes that run primarily north-south, meaning players must contend with coastal winds. The design emphasizes playability, with generous fairways and forgiving short-grass areas. The greens vary in size and shape, offering challenging hole locations and multi-break lag putts. Players who miss the green have various recovery options, though many may opt for higher, spinning pitch shots off the sticky paspalum grass.

The course’s cascading nature adds another layer of excitement, with seven downhill holes and shorter par 4s that play uphill. The final five holes are expected to be particularly dramatic, featuring a short par 5 over an arroyo, a tough par 4 into the wind, and a par 3 to an island green. The final hole, a steeply downhill par 5, is reminiscent of the 18th at Kapalua's Plantation course, where long second shots could lead to eagle putts.