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In a stirring display of composure and scoring firepower, Ben Griffin emerged from behind on Sunday to capture the title at the World Wide Technology Championship at El Cardonal at Diamante in Mexico–his third win of the 2025 season. Trailing by two strokes going into the final round, Griffin fired a remarkable 9-under 63 to finish at 29 under par and claim a two-shot victory. He birdied all four par-3 holes on his way to victory, and his deft putting under pressure, including multiple long birdies, set him apart as challengers faltered. Griffin’s win not only reinforces his ascendant status on the PGA Tour this year but also places him in very rare company. Only he, Scottie Scheffler and Rory McIlroy have recorded three or more tour victories in 2025. Final-Round Mastery: How Griffin Sealed the Win Griffin entered the final day trailing the leader, but from the get-go, he ramped up the intensity. According to reports, he rattled off five straight birdies starting at No. 8, including a standout 40-foot putt on the par-3 11th that pulled him into contention. From that point on, the American stayed steady as his rivals stumbled. For example, his nearest challenger, Garrick Higgo, ran into trouble on the 12th hole with a penalty, which allowed Griffin to turn the pressure up and never look back. On the 18th hole, Griffin two-putted for birdie to lock his margin at two strokes. His final total of 259 strokes set the tournament aggregate record for the event. Reflecting on his performance, Griffin said: “After making a few birdies early, I kind of pushed myself a little bit harder than the past few weeks when I was in contention … Fortunately, the putter heated up, made a lot of putts on the back nine.” Season Momentum This victory is a defining chapter in what has become a breakout season for Griffin. With two prior wins–the team-event at the Zurich Classic of New Orleans and the Charles Schwab Challenge–his third win cements him as one of the elite performers on tour in 2025. In addition, by finishing tied for this trio of wins, he slots into an exclusive tier alongside Scottie Scheffler and Rory McIlroy. That affiliation signals to the golfing world that Griffin is no longer simply a contender; he is a multiple-winner capable of sustaining performance. Beyond the tour statistics, the timing of this win carries personal significance. Griffin is reportedly set to marry his fiancé, Dana, in the near future–making his year both professionally and personally rich. “Three wins and getting married in the same year, hard to beat,” Griffin said. Looking Ahead for Griffin With this win under his belt, Griffin will aim to keep the momentum rolling. His world ranking has improved significantly (moving into the top-10 for the first time) and this victory grants him even greater leverage in securing high-profile tournament starts. But despite the surge, Griffin knows the challenge ahead remains steep. As he put it, the key is staying “pedal down” when in contention–not just getting into the mix but converting at the finish. Given his Sunday performance in Mexico, it appears he’s more than ready. For the remainder of the 2025 season and into 2026, the golf world will keep an eye on whether Griffin can transform this breakout campaign into sustained dominance. If this week is any indication, he has the game and the mindset to compete with the best.
