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Jake Knapp Shoots Historic 59 at Cognizant Classic

Knapp becomes the 15th player in PGA Tour history to break 60, setting a course record at PGA National.

Jake Knapp of the United States poses with his scorecard and his ball after shooting a 59 during the first round of the Cognizant Classic in The Palm Beaches 2025 at PGA National Resort And Spa on February 27, 2025 in Palm Beach Gardens, Florida.
Jake Knapp joined an exclusive group after shooting a 59 in his first round at the Cognizant Classic.
PALM BEACH GARDENS, FLORIDA - FEBRUARY 27: Jordan Spieth of the United States plays a shot from a bunker on the third hole during the first round of the Cognizant Classic in The Palm Beaches 2025 at PGA National Resort And Spa on February 27, 2025 in Palm Beach Gardens, Florida.

Overview

  • Jake Knapp fired a bogey-free 12-under 59 in the first round of the Cognizant Classic, marking the 15th sub-60 round in PGA Tour history.
  • Knapp's round included 12 birdies, breaking the previous course record of 61 at PGA National by two strokes.
  • He narrowly missed an eagle putt on the 18th hole, which would have tied the all-time PGA Tour record of 58 held by Jim Furyk.
  • Knapp's performance gave him a four-shot lead heading into the second round, with Daniel Berger, Russell Henley, and Sami Välimäki tied for second at 8-under.
  • The ideal scoring conditions at PGA National, including soft greens and minimal wind, contributed to the unusually low scores across the field.