The next event on the PGA Tour calendar is the Cognizant Classic. Here is everything you need to know ahead of the tournament.
The Cognizant Classic marks the start of the Florida Swing, following the conclusion of the West Coast Swing at last week’s Genesis Invitational.
The field may be lacking some star power, but there are still plenty of quality players worth watching go head-to-head on a challenging course at PGA National Resort.
The Golfing Gazette has all the key details you need, including the field, purse, and expert picks.
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Cognizant Classic dates
The Cognizant Classic runs from Thursday, February 26, through Sunday, March 1, and is the only PGA Tour event on this week’s schedule.
Where is the Cognizant Classic played?
The Cognizant Classic returns to PGA National Resort, a long-standing PGA Tour venue that regularly tests even the most experienced players.
PGA National Resort
- Location: Palm Beach Gardens, Florida
- Established: 1981
- Architect: Tom Fazio
- Par: 71
- Yardage: 7,223
Which players are in the Cognizant Classic field?
The field for the Cognizant Classic does not feature any players currently ranked inside the top 25 of the Official World Golf Ranking.
Major champions Shane Lowry and Brooks Koepka headline the entry list, while Billy Horschel adds further pedigree to the event.
Cognizant Classic tee times
Tee times for the opening two rounds of the Cognizant Classic have not yet been confirmed.
How to watch the Cognizant Classic
Golf Channel will air all four rounds of the Cognizant Classic in the United States, with NBC also televising weekend coverage.
| Day | Channel (Eastern Time) |
| Thursday | Golf Channel (2 – 6 pm) |
| Friday | Golf Channel (2 – 6 pm) |
| Saturday | Golf Channel (1 – 3 pm); NBC (3 – 6 pm) |
| Sunday | Golf Channel (1 – 3 pm); NBC (3 – 6 pm) |
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What is the total purse at the Cognizant Classic?
The total purse at this week’s Cognizant Classic is $9.6 million.
The winner will take home $1.73 million, while second and third place will earn $1.05 million and $662,400, respectively.
Cognizant Classic expert picks
The Golfing Gazette experts have made their picks for this week’s Cognizant Classic.
Jordan Harris: Ryan Gerard has finished no lower than 11th in the three full-field events so far this season. His ability to keep the ball in the fairway could make him the man to beat at PGA National this week. I think he could be the latest 20-something to win on the PGA Tour this year.
Peter Lynch: Rasmus Hojgaard has been progressing nicely in 2026 so far, and I think his momentum could lead to a big win this week.
James Shearman: Nicolai Hojgaard has made an under-the-radar start to the 2026 season, finishing T22 at the Farmers Insurance Open and T3 at the Phoenix Open. He ranks 1st on the PGA Tour in strokes gained off-the-tee, 17th in approach, and 30th in putting. Hojgaard’s game will suit PGA National, so he should be in contention this week.
Antony Martin: Shane Lowry. He’s due a win and has three top-5s and no missed cuts in the eight times he has played at the PGA National.
Charlie Walker: Shane Lowry has bounced back from his heartbreak in Dubai pretty convincingly and has been threatening the top of the leaderboard in 2026. This week, he’ll prove to be a class above the rest of the field and take the win.
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