Brooks Koepka poised for PGA Tour win soon as course he helped design hosts event next month
Smylie Kaufman thinks Brooks Koepka could pick up a win on the PGA Tour before The Masters, especially after what he showed at the Cognizant Classic.
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Smylie Kaufman thinks Brooks Koepka could pick up a win on the PGA Tour before The Masters, especially after what he showed at the Cognizant Classic.
Smylie Kaufman has given his take on Shane Lowry’s collapse at the Cognizant Classic, where two double bogeys in the final three holes cost him a shot at the title.
Shane Lowry has reflected on his collapse in the final three holes at the Cognizant Classic on Sunday.

Ireland's Shane Lowry says "throwing away" his three-shot lead in the Cognizant Classic will be "hard to take".
The Irishman's meltdown at PGA National cost him the title and added to his growing list of agonizing near-misses.
It's a cool gesture this weekend.
Shane Lowry could envision the scene. Lowry made back-to-back double bogeys and settled for a tie for second — two shots behind winner Nico Echavarria, adding to his run of frustrating Sundays at…
Nico Echavarria wins the Cognizant Classic with a flawless weekend after Shane Lowry melts down late AP News
Brooks Koepka and Max Homa both put together excellent second rounds at the Cognizant Classic in Palm Beach, Florida, on Friday.
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.
Shane Lowry shoots a 63 to forge a tie for the lead and give himself a chance to avenge a tough loss at PGA National
Jack Nicklaus believes the PGA Tour will not sacrifice the Cognizant Classic, despite expected schedule changes.
Billy Horschel had a brutal finish to his second round at the Cognizant Classic on Friday, capping off a tough day.
Billy Horschel just had one of the most dramatic back-nine meltdowns you’ll see on the PGA Tour this season. Heading into the 15th hole, Horschel was hanging around in contention.
Twelve golfers missed the cut by one at PGA National after late heroics shifted the cutline.
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.
Brooks Koepka produced a strong second-round performance at the Cognizant Classic, carding a 66 to climb to three-under-par for the tournament.
Golfer Isaiah Salinda had a rough week at the Cognizant Classic, highlighted by a quadruple bogey and taking his shirt off for a water shot.
Shane Lowry and Billy Horschel were paired together for the opening round of the Cognizant Classic on Thursday.
Follow along below for live updates, scores, highlights and more from Friday's second round of the 2026 Cognizant Classic.
Opening round at the Cognizant Classic features bird feathers, shots from the mud and hole-outs AP News
Brooks Koepka, playing before the opening day's biggest gallery, stumbled on three of his last six holes to shoot a 3-over 74 in the first round.
Jupiter resident Ryan Gerard hit his tee shot on the par-3 hole and his ball wasn't in the air for long when it clipped a passing bird.
The total purse at PGA National is $9.6 million with the winner taking home $1.728 million for a victory.
How to watch the 2026 Cognizant Classic on Thursday, including full Cognizant Classic TV coverage and streaming details for Round 1.
Shane Lowry seems to have a few reservations about the current setup at PGA National as he heads into this week’s Cognizant Classic.
The 2026 Cognizant Classic in The Palm Beaches is the first event on the PGA Tour's Florida Swing. Stay up-to-date with Golfweek's live updates.
At this week's Cognizant Classic, Ryan Gerard, the world's 26th-ranked golfer, opened up on having a swing that's hard to look at.
Brooks Koepka is feeling more confident with his TaylorMade Spider putter ahead of the Cognizant Classic.
Will Zalatoris is rehabbing his mind, body and game after two back surgeries. The 29-year-old was a breakout star on the PGA Tour four years ago.
Could a 12-handicapper break 100 from where the pros tee off at the Cognizant Classic's PGA National Champion Course? I took my best shot(s).
Only the PGA Tour can fix what has gone wrong with the Cognizant Classic by moving it on the schedule that will undergo major changes next year.
How to watch the 2026 Cognizant Classic in the Palm Beaches this week, including a full PGA Tour TV schedule and streaming details.
After consecutive, big money signature events on the PGA Tour, it's on to the 2026 Cognizant Classic in The Palm Beaches.
Despite a record-breaking cold snap that hit Palm Beach County in February, the PGA National golf course is in 'better than ever' condition for the Cognizant Classic.
This year's Cognizant Classic, starting February 26, celebrates its 20th anniversary since moving to PGA National, with the title sponsor having changed from Honda.
Echavarria snatches victory in PGA Tour Cognizant Classic Kuwait Times

Ireland's Shane Lowry finds water off the tee on both the 16th and 17th holes to blow his three-shot lead and finish runner-up at the Cognizant Classic.
Nico Echavarria was a winner on March 1 at the Cognizant Classic. But it wasn't enough to get him among the top five on the PGA Tour money list.
Shane Lowry was “extremely disappointed” to blow the Cognizant Classic with back-to-back double bogeys to hand the title to Colombia’s Nico Echavarria.
"Just to see her little ginger hair running down the 18th green would have been the most special thing in the world," Shane Lowry on daughter after losing Cognizant.
The five-time major champion enjoyed his finest day on the PGA Tour since leaving LIV Golf last December. Koepka shot a 6-under 65 on the Champion Course.
Shane Lowry laments his blown lead at the Cognizant Classic: ‘I threw it away’ AP News

A disastrous finish to his final round at the Cognizant Classic in Florida saw Shane Lowry cough up a three-stroke lead with three to play and have to settle for a three-way share of second.
Max McGreevy joined the exclusive club of golfers who have made a 2 on a par-5 hole on the PGA Tour.
A champion will be crowned Sunday at PGA National. Follow along for live updates, highlights and more from the final round of the Cognizant Classic.
Shane Lowry shares the lead at the Cognizant Classic, seeking his first PGA Tour win since 2019. Can he conquer the Bear Trap?

Lowry and Austin Smotherman head the pack at -13 entering the final round in Florida
Ben Silverman was handed a surprise opportunity to play in a marquee group at the Cognizant Classic this week after Will Zalatoris withdrew just before his opening round.
With the PGA Tour schedule picking up pace, Jordan Spieth is among several top players who’ve chosen to sit out this week’s Cognizant Classic.
While it was a quiet week for changes on the PGA Tour, lots of new prototype putters launched at the Cognizant Classic.
Smotherman still leads, Koepka makes the cut at PGA National after second round of Cognizant Classic AP News
Ben Silverman replaced Will Zalatoris in a Cognizant Classic threesome with fellow Jupiter residents Brooks Koepka and Daniel Berger.
The weekend forecast calls for a chance of thunderstorms exceeding 50 percent from 3 p.m. to 6 p.m. for Round 3 and peaking at close to 80 percent at 5 p.m.
The PGA Tour has faced criticism this week over the field at the Cognizant Classic, with some calling for changes to be made to future editions of the tournament.
Will Zalatoris is facing a difficult period right now, and his decision to pull out of the Cognizant Classic highlights the challenges he is dealing with.
Austin Smotherman leads the Cognizant Classic, making 6 straight birdies in a first-round 62 AP News
Full 2026 Cognizant Classic tee times for Friday's second round at PGA National, featuring Austin Smotherman, Brooks Koepka and more.
Smotherman became the seventh player to shoot 62 or better at PGA National in this event.
Shane Lowry is set to challenge for his first solo PGA Tour win since capturing the Open Championship title back in 2019 at this week’s Cognizant Classic.
Billy Horschel posted that owners of PGA National are responsible for the overseed at Cognizant Classic, and the PGA Tour has attempted to override that decision to no avail.
Unfortunately for the PGA Tour, the biggest story at this year’s Cognizant Classic isn’t the players who are in the field. Instead, it’s the players who are not.
Last year’s headlines at the Cognizant Classic were stolen by complaints about the course, and this year has been no different.
There are countless comforts of home for Brooks Koepka this week when he plays the Cognizant Classic. “I feel Jack Hughes and his pain a little bit, but didn’t lose a tooth, thankfully.” Hughes — af
2026 Cognizant Classic tee times for Thursday's first round at PGA National, featuring Brooks Koepka, Will Zalatoris and more.
The Cognizant Classic is a once-great event that has suffered from PGA Tour changes in recent years. It used to host the very best players on the planet with incredibly talented fields.

With tough conditions predicted for the weekend, bet on this sneaky favorite to climb the Cognizant leader board
Brooks Koepka is back on the PGA Tour this week, teeing it up at the Cognizant Classic in Palm Beach, Florida. Since leaving LIV Golf, Koepka has played twice on the PGA Tour but has not found much fo
Adam Scott had initially planned to participate in this week’s Cognizant Classic, held in Palm Beach, Florida. The Australian’s decision to withdraw came shortly after an impressive performance at Riv
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Updated Cognizant Classic odds, picks, props, matchups, and round-by-round betting angles for 2026 at the Champion Course.
Brooks Koepka's return headlines a Cognizant Classic the field that includes Ben Griffin, Shane Lowry, Billy Horschel, Adam Scott and Daniel Berger.
Nico Echavarria capitalized on Shane Lowry’s end at the Cognizant Classic
Brooks Koepka will be feeling pretty good about himself after securing his first top-10 finish since rejoining the PGA Tour.

Ireland's Shane Lowry says "throwing away" his three-shot lead in the Cognizant Classic will be "hard to take".

Shane Lowry admitted he was "extremely disappointed" after missing out on victory in front of his four-year-old daughter as he surrendered a three-shot lead down the stretch at the Cognizant Classic…
Here's the breakdown of how much money each PGA Tour player earned from a $9.6 million purse at the Cognizant Classic in the Palm Beaches.
Lowry held a three-shot lead with three to play at the Cognizant Classic and dunked consecutive tee shots, handing Nico Echavarria his third tour title.
The 2026 Cognizant Classic concludes on Sunday.

Shane Lowry is in contention to win the PGA Tour's Cognizant Classic in Florida. Follow final round updates here.
Austin Smotherman, 31, is poised to win his first PGA Tour title at the Cognizant Classic. Learn five things about him.
Let's see how much the payout is for the February golf tournament.
Shane Lowry and Austin Smotherman tied for the Cognizant Classic lead at 13 under AP News
How to watch the 2026 Cognizant Classic on Saturday, including full Cognizant Classic TV coverage and streaming details for Round 3.
The action at the 2026 Cognizant Classic in the Palm Beaches heads to the weekend. Who missed the cut? Who's in contention?
Blades Brown, 18, made five in the second round at the Cognizant Classic. Plus, a U.S.-Canada hockey rivalry heats up the PGA Tour.
Here is all the information you need to watch the action from PGA National this weekend.
Billy Horschel responded to a fan at the Cognizant Classic after apparently being heckled for his mixed comments about PGA National
Salinda's tee shot landed in the water on the 17th hole, but that didn't stop him from trying to save par
The official world golf rankings gave the Cognizant Classic field a ranking of 213.1 points, far below the next lowest one this year, the Sony Open (273).
Shane Lowry entered the Cognizant Classic as one of the clear contenders for the victory, but his opening round has put him on the back foot.
Ryan Gerard appeared to clip a bird with a tee shot. David Ford spent a few minutes in the mud, then went about an hour without using his putter.
Austin Smotherman and Nico Echavarria arrived at Palm Beach National having made one cut each in nine combined starts on the West Coast.
During the first round of the Cognizant Classic, Jupiter resident Ryan Gerard's tee shot on a par-3 hole struck a passing bird in mid-air.
During the Cognizant Classic, golfer Ryan Gerard's tee shot hit a bird mid-flight, drawing comparisons to Randy Johnson's infamous pitch.
Will Zalatoris has withdrawn ahead of the first round of the 2026 Cognizant Classic in the Palm Beaches.
Luke Clanton discussed his experiences with Rory McIlroy in his press conference before the Cognizant Classic.
Brooks Koepka expects to show much better form in one specific area of his game at the Cognizant Classic than we saw from him earlier this season.
Let's see how much the payout is for the February golf tournament.
Scottie is the guy everyone wants to watch.
Rickie Fowler is widely regarded as the ultimate good guy of the PGA Tour, but even the most patient professional has a breaking point. The incident occurred during the third round of the Cognizant Cl
Get to know the top golfers competing at the Cognizant Classic, including former champions, rising stars, and players looking to make a comeback.
Here's how much is up for grabs in Palm Beach Gardens, Florida, this week.
Free 2026 Cognizant Classic long-shot and sleeper picks, predictions, and betting insights to help you find value.
The PGA Tour is headed to Florida for the Cognizant Classic. Here’s what you need to know before tee-off.
The West Coast swing treated us to the very best players playing some of the most iconic golf courses in the world. The start of the PGA Tour season took us to Torrey Pines, Pebble Beach, and Riviera
Longtime NBC Sports host and reporter Jimmy Roberts will be honored with the 2026 Tim Rosaforte Distinguished Journalist Award at the Cognizant Classic.
Billy Horschel and Gary Woodland have committed to participate in the Cognizant Classic field, with Neal Shipley also making news for a historic hole-in-one.