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Jake Knapp Leads Tight Field Into Final Round at Cognizant Classic

Knapp holds a one-shot lead after a challenging third round at PGA National, with 22 players within five shots of the lead.

Daniel Berger of the United States plays his shot from the third tee during the third round of the Cognizant Classic in The Palm Beaches 2025 at PGA National Resort And Spa on March 01, 2025 in Palm Beach Gardens, Florida.
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Leader Jake Knapp is aiming for a wire-to-wire win at the PGA Tour's Cognizant Classic

Overview

  • Jake Knapp, who opened the tournament with a rare 59, shot a 3-under-par 68 in the third round to maintain a one-shot lead at 16-under overall.
  • Michael Kim sits in second place after a 4-under 67, overcoming a bogey on the par-3 15th where his ball narrowly avoided water thanks to a fortunate bounce off the rocks.
  • Taylor Montgomery and Jesper Svensson were among players who struggled at the challenging 15th hole, with Montgomery carding a quadruple-bogey 7 and Svensson making a triple bogey.
  • Russell Henley, Ben Griffin, and Doug Ghim are tied for third at 14-under, while Rickie Fowler and Taylor Montgomery are three shots back in a tie for sixth.
  • The final round promises high drama with 22 players within five shots of the lead, as Knapp aims to become the first wire-to-wire winner in the tournament's history.