Cognizant Classic

Nico Echavarria secured his third PGA Tour victory at the Cognizant Classic by switching to a softer, spinnier golf ball. The change to Srixon's Z-Star Diamond from the Z-Star XV provided better control on firm greens. This adjustment, tested earlier in the season, contributed to his strong approach play.

01 de março de 2026 Reportado por IA

Brooks Koepka delivered a strong final-round 65 at the Cognizant Classic in The Palm Beaches, marking his best performance since returning to the PGA Tour. The five-time major winner overcame an opening 74 with improved putting, gaining confidence after early struggles. His effort placed him inside the top 10 as the final groups reached the back nine.

The Cognizant Classic marked the start of the PGA Tour's Florida Swing with several new prototype putters making their tour debut. Companies like L.A.B., Bettinardi, and Scotty Cameron showcased innovative designs, while players Chris Kirk and Kevin Yu put Odyssey's Damascus Milled No. 7 putters into play. Equipment changes were notable despite many top pros resting before the Arnold Palmer Invitational.

27 de fevereiro de 2026 Reportado por IA

Brooks Koepka, the five-time major champion, shot a 5-under 66 in the second round of the Cognizant Classic to make the weekend cut after an opening 74. The Palm Beach County native adjusted his putting stroke following poor greens performance on Thursday, gaining nearly four strokes with the putter on Friday. Koepka enters the weekend at 2 under, nine shots behind leader Austin Smotherman.

The Cognizant Classic in the Palm Beaches has suffered significant blows with withdrawals from top-ranked players, including Adam Scott, Ben Griffin, and Jacob Bridgeman, just before the tournament's start. In contrast, the Valero Texas Open has bolstered its field with commitments from several high-profile golfers. These developments come amid discussions of broader PGA Tour schedule changes under new CEO Brian Rolapp.

24 de fevereiro de 2026 Reportado por IA

The 2026 Cognizant Classic in The Palm Beaches opens the PGA Tour's Florida Swing at PGA National Resort in Palm Beach Gardens, Florida, from February 26 to March 1. The event features a $9.6 million purse on a par-71 course measuring 7,223 yards, but a weaker field due to recent high-purse Signature Events and withdrawals from top contenders like Ben Griffin, Adam Scott, and Jacob Bridgeman. Ryan Gerard and Shane Lowry enter as co-favorites at +1600 odds amid a wide-open competition.