The 2024 World Wide Technology Championship at El Camaleon Golf Club in Mayakoba, Mexico has released the tee times for the first round of the tournament, scheduled for Thursday, October 26, 2023.
– Round 1 Tee Times Set for 2024 World Wide Technology Championship
Round 1 Tee Times Set for 2024 World Wide Technology Championship
The highly anticipated first round of the 2024 World Wide Technology Championship will tee off at Mayakoba’s El Camaleón Golf Club on Thursday, February 22nd. The field of 132 players will be divided into threesomes and will begin play at various times throughout the day.
Early Starters Aim for an Advantage
Some of the biggest names in golf will be teeing off early in the day, seeking to take advantage of the cooler conditions. World number one Jon Rahm will be grouped with two-time major champion Collin Morikawa and rising star Tom Kim at 8:10 AM. Another marquee group will feature reigning PGA Championship winner Matt Fitzpatrick, two-time Masters champion Hideki Matsuyama, and former U.S. Open champion Gary Woodland starting at 8:30 AM.
Afternoon Groups Feature Exciting Pairings
The afternoon tee times will also offer plenty of excitement. A group of bombers featuring Bryson DeChambeau, Cameron Champ, and Matthew Wolff will tee off at 1:00 PM. The defending champion, Viktor Hovland, will be paired with 2023 Open Championship winner Cameron Smith and Olympic gold medalist Xander Schauffele at 1:10 PM.
Tee Times at a Glance
The following table provides a complete list of the Round 1 tee times for the 2024 World Wide Technology Championship:
| Time | Group 1 | Group 2 | Group 3 |
|—|—|—|—|
| 8:10 AM | Jon Rahm, Collin Morikawa, Tom Kim | Viktor Hovland, Cameron Smith, Xander Schauffele | Bryson DeChambeau, Cameron Champ, Matthew Wolff |
| 8:30 AM | Matt Fitzpatrick, Hideki Matsuyama, Gary Woodland | Rory McIlroy, Scottie Scheffler, Patrick Cantlay | Dustin Johnson, Justin Thomas, Rickie Fowler |
| 8:50 AM | Jordan Spieth, Will Zalatoris, Tony Finau | Jason Day, Louis Oosthuizen, Tyrrell Hatton | Joaquin Niemann, Abraham Ancer, Corey Conners |
| 9:10 AM | Sergio Garcia, Tommy Fleetwood, Ian Poulter | Lee Westwood, Paul Casey, Francesco Molinari | Adam Scott, Charl Schwartzel, Luke Donald |
| 12:50 PM | Cameron Davis, Mito Pereira, Emiliano Grillo | Min Woo Lee, K.H. Lee, Joohyung Kim | Seonghyun Kim, Sepp Straka, Alex Smalley |
| 1:00 PM | Shane Lowry, Justin Rose, Thomas Pieters | Ryan Fox, Adam Hadwin, Christiaan Bezuidenhout | Tyrrell Hatton, Kim Si-woo, Danny Lee |
| 1:10 PM | Matt Kuchar, Patton Kizzire, Kevin Streelman | Russell Knox, David Lipsky, Kevin Na | S.H. Kim, Ben Griffin, Taylor Montgomery |
- Notable Pairings for Thursdays First Round
- Notables Pairings for Thursdays First Round
Some notable pairings for Thursdays’ first round are:
- Group 10: Matthew Fitzpatrick, Patrick Cantlay, Jon Rahm
- Group 11: Justin Rose, Tyrrell Hatton, Jordan Spieth
- Group 12: Scottie Scheffler, Collin Morikawa, Rory McIlroy
- Group 13: Tiger Woods, Joaquin Niemann, Billy Horschel
Will we see one of these first-round pairings in the final group on Sunday? Only time will tell if any of these players will shine in what is expected to be an exciting week of championship golf.
– Round 1 Groups to Watch
Round 1 Groups to Watch
Jon Rahm, Scottie Scheffler, Justin Thomas
The top three players in the world will tee off together in the first round of the 2024 World Wide Technology Championship. Rahm is the defending champion, while Scheffler is the reigning Masters champion. Thomas is a two-time major winner and one of the most popular players on the PGA Tour. This group is sure to generate a lot of excitement on Thursday.
Rory McIlroy, Patrick Cantlay, Tony Finau
Another star-studded group will feature Rory McIlroy, Patrick Cantlay, and Tony Finau. McIlroy is a four-time major winner and one of the most recognizable players in golf. Cantlay is a five-time PGA Tour winner and one of the best players in the world. Finau is a two-time PGA Tour winner and one of the longest hitters on the PGA Tour. This group is sure to provide some fireworks on Thursday.
Tiger Woods, Jordan Spieth, Bryson DeChambeau
Tiger Woods, Jordan Spieth, and Bryson DeChambeau are three of the biggest names in golf. Woods is a 15-time major winner and one of the greatest players of all time. Spieth is a three-time major winner and one of the most popular players on the PGA Tour. DeChambeau is a two-time major winner and one of the most unique players on the PGA Tour. This group is sure to draw a large gallery on Thursday.
Phil Mickelson, Dustin Johnson, Sergio Garcia
Phil Mickelson, Dustin Johnson, and Sergio Garcia are three of the most experienced players on the PGA Tour. Mickelson is a six-time major winner and one of the most popular players in golf. Johnson is a two-time major winner and one of the longest hitters on the PGA Tour. Garcia is a major winner and one of the most successful European players in history. This group is sure to have a lot of fun on Thursday.
| Player | World Ranking |
|—|—|
| Jon Rahm | 1 |
| Scottie Scheffler | 2 |
| Justin Thomas | 3 |
| Rory McIlroy | 4 |
| Patrick Cantlay | 5 |
| Tony Finau | 6 |
| Tiger Woods | 7 |
| Jordan Spieth | 8 |
| Bryson DeChambeau | 9 |
| Phil Mickelson | 10 |
| Dustin Johnson | 11 |
| Sergio Garcia | 12 |
– Local Favorites Seek Early Advantage
There are several familiar names at the top of the first-round leaderboard of the 2024 World Wide Technology Championship at Mayakoba. The trio of players are tied in the first position with scores of -5 through 18 holes and they all have connections to Mexico. First of all, there’s Abraham Ancer, who is representing the host country. Carlos Ortiz and Sebastián Muñoz are both Mexican-American and they are enjoying a share of the lead after round one.
Local boy Ancer had a bogey-free round of five birdies to earn his place at the top of the World Wide Technology Championship leaderboard. The former World No. 16 feels that his game is in pretty good shape and he is enjoying playing in Mayakoba for the first time since 2018. “It’s always nice to start off with a good round, especially at a place like this where a good start is important.“
Ortiz made three birdies in the last four holes of his round to get his name on the leaderboard. The 31-year-old Guadalajara native said that he is hungry for a hometown victory. “It would be a dream come true. I’ve come close here before, but I’ve never been able to win. I know it’s a long way away, but it’s definitely a goal of mine.”
Muñoz is still searching for his first PGA TOUR victory, but he just missed out on a win at the Sanderson Farms Championship last month and he currently feels that he is playing the best golf of his life. The 30-year-old Bogota native knows that it will be tough to stay ahead of the pack, but he will try to remain patient on the El Camaleon Golf Course. “I’m just trying to be patient. I know that the course is playing tough, but I also know that there are a lot of birdie opportunities out there.”
Thursday’s Round 1 tee times at the 2024 World Wide Technology Championship at Mayakoba highlight the tournament’s international field. Players from 20 different countries will tee off, including nine major champions. A featured group in the morning wave includes world No. 1 Scottie Scheffler, No. 5 Patrick Cantlay and No. 10 Xander Schauffele. The afternoon wave features a group with No. 2 Jon Rahm, No. 3 Rory McIlroy and No. 4 Cameron Smith.
