During the final round of The Players Championship, golfer Austin Eckroat was penalized for a rule violation after his birdie putt took too long to drop in, leaving him with a par on the 11th hole. The penalty added to a frustrating round for Eckroat, who ultimately finished with a four-over 76. Xander Schauffele led the tournament heading into the final day, with a $4.5 million winner’s purse at stake.
Austin Eckroat wins his first PGA TOUR title at the Cognizant Classic after navigating a challenging final round and a weather delay. Known for his strong mental game, Eckroat's steady performance secured the victory, showcasing the talent and composure that has characterized his golf career from a young age. His journey from junior tournaments to the PGA TOUR has been marked by consistent progress and a calm demeanor, culminating in this significant milestone.
Austin Eckroat secures his first-career win on the PGA Tour at the Cognizant Classic, showcasing a strong performance despite weather delays. Meanwhile, LIV Golfers like Joaquin Niemann express frustration with the Official World Golf Ranking system and major championships, leading to public relations challenges. Additionally, the author reflects on their struggles in a season-long one and done competition, with only one top 10 finish out of seven selections.
Austin Eckroat secured his first PGA Tour victory at the Cognizant Classic, earning $1,620,000 in prize money, while Min Woo Lee and Erik van Rooyen tied for second place and each received $801,000. The total prize money was distributed among the top finishers at the PGA National in Palm Beach Gardens, Florida.
25-year-old Austin Eckroat, a longshot at 125-1 odds, secured his first PGA Tour win at the weather-delayed Cognizant Classic, marking the eighth surprise winner in nine tournaments this season. The former Oklahoma State All-American showcased impressive ball striking and consistency, earning a spot in the upcoming Masters tournament.
The final round of the Cognizant Classic has been extended until Monday due to inclement weather, with Austin Eckroat leading at 15 under with 11 holes left. Erik van Rooyen had a strong start but faltered after the weather delay, finishing at 14 under. Jake Knapp is two shots back of Eckroat, while Shane Lowry and Alex Noren are three shots behind. David Skinns, the 54-hole leader, struggled early in the final round. Eckroat is favored to win, while Skinns faces an uphill battle.
Jason Day's win at the AT&T Byron Nelson secured his spot in the 2023 PGA Championship at Oak Hill Country Club in Pittsford, stealing the spot from 2nd place finisher Austin Eckroat. Day's win is his first in five years, and he may be coming to Oak Hill playing as good of golf as anyone in the field. The official start of the 2023 PGA Championship week is on Monday, May 15.
Jason Day wins the AT&T Byron Nelson, his 13th PGA TOUR title, with a bogey-free, 9-under 62 in the final round to post 23-under 261 and win by one over Si Woo Kim and PGA TOUR rookie Austin Eckroat. For the victory, Day collects 500 FedExCup points and $1.71 million.
