Ben James takes 36-hole lead at World Wide Technology Championship
2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Nov 7, 2026, 1:50 AM
Last updated Nov 7, 2026
Ben James shot an 8-under 64 at the World Wide Technology Championship in Los Cabos, Mexico, to secure a one-shot lead going into the weekend. He made five consecutive birdies and ended with a final birdie after an aggressive tee shot. Standing at 15-under 129, James is ahead of Peter Malnati, who finished at 64 but fell short on the final hole. James previously held the lead at the RBC Canadian Open but struggled in the following rounds. He seeks to build on his success as he has recorded 14 rounds of 65 or lower in 13 professional tournaments since summer 2026.
- •James leads the tournament at 15-under 129.
- •Malnati trails by one shot after a round of 64.
- •James has 14 rounds of 65 or lower in 13 tournaments since turning pro.
- •This event is part of the FedEx Cup Fall series.
- 1:50 AMESPN Golf — James fires another low round, takes 1-shot lead after 64 in Los Cabos
- 12:30 AMYahoo Sports — Ben James produces another low round and takes the 36-hole lead in Mexico
"LOS CABOS, Mexico (AP) — Ben James ran off five straight birdies around the turn and finished with an aggressive tee shot for one last birdie and an 8-under 64 on Friday to build a one-shot lead going into the weekend at the World Wide Technology Championship.James, already assured his PGA Tour card for next year as the No.
"Ben James had his 14th round of 65 or lower in 13 tournaments since turning pro this summer, shooting an 8-under 64 for a one-shot lead at the World Wide Technology Championship.
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External links- ESPN GolfNov 7, 2026, 1:50 AMJames fires another low round, takes 1-shot lead after 64 in Los Cabos
Ben James had his 14th round of 65 or lower in 13 tournaments since turning pro this summer, shooting an 8-under 64 for a one-shot lead at the World Wide Technology Championship.
- Yahoo SportsNov 7, 2026, 12:30 AMBen James produces another low round and takes the 36-hole lead in Mexico
LOS CABOS, Mexico (AP) — Ben James ran off five straight birdies around the turn and finished with an aggressive tee shot for one last birdie and an 8-under 64 on Friday to build a one-shot lead going into the weekend at the World Wide Technology Championship.James, already assured his PGA Tour card for next year as the No.
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