Cognizant Classic Tees Off with Star-Studded Field

Rory McIlroy leads the pack at the newly named PGA Tour event, aiming for victory at the challenging PGA National.

The Cognizant Classic, previously known as the Honda Classic, kicks off this week at PGA National in South Florida, featuring top players like Rory McIlroy and Matt Fitzpatrick.
Rory McIlroy, making his first appearance at the event since 2018, is the pre-tournament favorite, coming off a win at The Match 9 charity event.
The tournament boasts a $9 million purse, with the winner taking home $1.62 million and 500 FedEx Cup points.
PGA National's Champion Course, known for its challenging 'Bear Trap,' will test players with water hazards in play on 15 of the 18 holes.
The event marks a significant stop on the PGA Tour, with players competing for final spots in next week's Arnold Palmer Invitational.