Ben James blasts into the final round of the World Wide Technology Championship with a four-shot lead – today the rookie aims for the title! With an incredible 6-under-par 66 on Saturday at El Cardonal at Diamante in Los Cabos, Mexico, James has truly made the competition tremble and set the stage for a dramatic finale.
His Saturday round was a demonstration of who's boss: Starting directly with three birdies, James showed from the outset that he wants the win. He now stands at a phenomenal 21-under-par 195, a full four strokes ahead of Ryan Gerard, who also played very strongly with a 65. Chris Kirk is still in contention, but the deficit is a clear statement.
Rookie in the Fast Lane
What a run James is having this weekend! He started the third round with a one-shot lead and extended it to four. A potential first PGA Tour victory is within reach. Despite his sensational round, there was also a slight drawback on Saturday: For the first time in this tournament, he lost strokes putting. For his pursuers, this is the last hope to catch this exceptional golfer. A triumph here would catapult the number-1 player of the 2026 PGA Tour University Rankings directly into the top 50 of the world rankings.
Final Showdown in Mexico
The tension is palpable as the champion will be crowned today in Los Cabos. Although DataGolf gives James a 73.7% probability of winning, nothing is sealed yet on a course where birdies are flying. This is the sixth of eight events in the 2026 FedExCup Fall Series, and James is eager to secure the big triumph here.
