5 things to know about Austin Smotherman as he eyes Cognizant title
Austin Smotherman, 31, is poised to win his first PGA Tour title at the Cognizant Classic. Learn five things about him.
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Austin Smotherman, 31, is poised to win his first PGA Tour title at the Cognizant Classic. Learn five things about him.

Lowry and Austin Smotherman head the pack at -13 entering the final round in Florida
Austin Smotherman and Nico Echavarria arrived at Palm Beach National having made one cut each in nine combined starts on the West Coast.
Shane Lowry posted an impressive third-round 63 to take the lead at the Cognizant Classic on Saturday. Lowry was in fine form at PGA National, taking full advantage of favourable conditions.
Smotherman, searching for his first PGA Tour win in his 82nd start, overcame two early bogeys to shoot 2-under 69 on the Champion course and maintain his lead.
Full 2026 Cognizant Classic tee times for Friday's second round at PGA National, featuring Austin Smotherman, Brooks Koepka and more.
Shane Lowry and Austin Smotherman tied for the Cognizant Classic lead at 13 under AP News
Austin Smotherman leads the Cognizant Classic, making 6 straight birdies in a first-round 62 AP News
Smotherman became the seventh player to shoot 62 or better at PGA National in this event.