The Cognizant Classic in The Palm Beaches returns to PGA National's Champion Course from February 26 to March 1, 2026. Rafael Campos aims to improve after missing cuts in recent years, while Luke Clanton seeks to build on his tied-18th finish from 2025. Zach Bauchou makes his debut in the event over the past five years.
The 2026 Cognizant Classic in The Palm Beaches marks the next stop on the PGA Tour schedule, held at PGA National - Champion Course in Palm Beach Gardens, Florida. Last year's winner, Joe Highsmith, claimed victory at 19-under par.
Rafael Campos of Puerto Rico has faced challenges at this tournament, missing the cut in his last two appearances, including a 1-under score in 2025. Over his past five starts, Campos averages -0.236 strokes gained off-the-tee, 0.017 on approach, and -0.321 around the green, with a total of -0.514. Season stats show him at -0.267 off-the-tee (117th), driving 310.4 yards (47th), -0.136 on approach (103rd) with 66.67% greens in regulation (124th), and -0.043 putting (92nd). He has earned nine FedExCup points, ranking 132nd.
Luke Clanton finished tied for 18th at 12-under in 2025. His recent form includes a tied-29th at the Sanderson Farms Championship (11-under). In his last five events, he averages 0.064 off-the-tee and 0.194 on approach, but -0.356 total. Seasonally, Clanton is -0.084 off-the-tee (94th) with 304.6-yard drives (90th), 0.508 on approach (34th) and 73.33% GIR (32nd), but struggles with -1.848 putting (170th).
Zach Bauchou enters without a start in the last five years. He notched a tied-13th at The American Express (20-under) recently. Over five starts, averages include -0.320 off-the-tee, 0.149 approach, 0.068 putting, and -0.155 total. Season figures: -0.489 off-the-tee (144th), 307.7 yards (63rd), 0.225 approach (61st) with 70.49% GIR (68th), and 0.105 putting (75th). Bauchou ranks 70th with 71 FedExCup points.
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