As the 2024 FedExCup Fall season winds down, we’re now at the sixth of eight tournaments—the World Wide Technology Championship. The event is being held at El Cardonal, the first ever Tiger Woods-designed course at Diamante Cabo San Lucas, with a lucrative $7.2 million purse on the line. But while the tournament has a lot to offer, it is hard to ignore the growing list of withdrawals that are dimming the excitement.

The field wasn’t exactly star-studded to begin with, featuring only three players from the top 50 in the Official World Golf Rankings: Cameron Young, Max Greyserman, and Lucas Glover. Adding to the disappointment, Cameron Young, who was one of the favorites to win, recently withdrew from the event. The PGA Tour Communications confirmed the news on X. “Cameron Young is a WD from the World Wide Technology Championship field and replaced by Sean O’Hair.” Although Young didn’t specify his reason for pulling out, this marks his first withdrawal of the season.

And he’s not the only one stepping back. Greyson Sigg has also withdrawn, with S.Y. Noh stepping in as his replacement. Austin Cook is filling in for J.B. Holmes, who also exited the field, while Bud Cauley, who was reportedly struggling with chest injuries, is being replaced by Cody Gribble. A few withdrawals were expected as the Tour had released an injury report, and there were quite a few names on it. 

But is this the only challenge the WWT Championship has to face this season? It seems there’s more uncertainty in the air—quite literally.

Weather conditions could be a challenge at the 2024 WWT Championship

The World Wide Technology Championship could face an added hurdle on the final day. According to AccuWeather, there’s a 25% chance of rain, along with a 6% chance of thunderstorms, which could cause delays or even suspensions of the game if that actually happens.

Even if thunderstorms don’t end up being a wild card in this event, a 25% cloud cover forecast could leave the course gloomy and dark and might cause visibility issues for players. Gusts of wind, expected to reach speeds of 20 km/h, could further challenge the pros by impacting ball control and precision. The event so far has already become quite overwhelming for the players.

It’s safe to say these challenges could make the tournament even more unpredictable. With so much on the line, it’s hard to say how things will play out. If everything falls into place, it could be a win for the World Wide Technology Championship. But if more players drop out or the weather takes a turn, we could be in for some big surprises.

So, what do you think? Will it be smooth sailing or a rollercoaster? Let us know your thoughts in the comments!