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Golf analyst Brady Kannon breaks down the 2026 Cognizant Classic field in Palm Beach Gardens, listing Ryan Gerard and Shane Lowry as co-favorites, noting other solid contenders like Nicolai Hojgaard and Michael Thorbjornsen, and revealing his best bets—he fades Gerard to win and backs a surprising longshot above 45‑1—as the event approaches.
A live-style listing of upcoming tee times and pairings for the Cognizant Classic in The Palm Beaches (2026), showing players and 'Coming Soon' status as rounds progress.
SportsLine's 10,000-simulation projection for the Cognizant Classic 2026 yields a surprising leaderboard: the model fades favorite Shane Lowry from the top 3, tallies Daniel Berger as a +3000 longshot in the top 10, and spots four other +3000+ longshots as contenders.
Jacob Bridgeman earned his first PGA Tour win at The Genesis by finishing 18-under at Riviera, holding off Rory McIlroy by a stroke after a final-round 72, with McIlroy earning a hefty payout for his runner-up. Meanwhile, Jon Rahm's Ryder Cup eligibility remains uncertain amid LIV-related fines and ongoing appeals, a situation Rory McIlroy pushed teammates to resolve by paying their fines. The piece also notes Bridgeman's strong season metrics and hints at LIV Golf's substantial, ongoing funding affecting the sport.
Rory McIlroy is one shot behind leaders Marco Penge and Jacob Bridgeman after two rounds at the Genesis Invitational, with both Penge and Bridgeman shooting 64 to lead at 12-under while McIlroy sits at 11-under; Scheffler made the cut at even par, and Penge revealed his wife is pregnant as he navigates a weather-delayed day at Riviera.
Rory McIlroy grabbed a five-under share of the early lead at the rain-soaked Genesis Invitational, tied with Jacob Bridgeman; Aaron Rai sat one back on four under with two holes to finish as a three-hour weather delay halted play. Scottie Scheffler struggled to five over with eight holes to complete, and the round was moved back to Riviera Country Club after last year’s relocation.
Volkswagen marks the 50th anniversary of the GTI by reviving its wild Mk5-era W12 concept—the GTI W12-650. Powered by a mid-mounted 6.0-liter twin-turbo W12 from Bentley and sending about 640 hp to the rear wheels, it borrowed parts from Audi, Lamborghini, and even a Phaeton transmission to create a rare, high-strung showpiece. Designed more as a celebration than a production model, the W12-650 remains a temperamental legend of VW Group’s extreme engineering ambitions.
The 2026 Genesis Invitational at Riviera (par 71, 7,383 yards) features Scottie Scheffler as the +300 favorite with Rory McIlroy, Xander Schauffele, Tommy Fleetwood, Hideki Matsuyama and Collin Morikawa also among top contenders (Morikawa aiming for back-to-back PGA titles after Pebble Beach). Defending champion Ludvig Åberg is +4000 in this year’s field, and the event carries a $20 million purse. Golf analyst Brady Kannon’s picks fade Tony Finau (126-1 to 120-1 range) due to inconsistent form, and he touts a longshot–over-60-1–as his best bet, with full predictions available behind SportsLine’s paywall. The event starts Thursday with coverage of the elite field in Pacific Palisades.
Tiger Woods, recovering from a disk replacement last fall, won’t commit to a Masters timetable but hasn’t ruled out playing; he’s focused on rehab and endurance, could pursue warm-up events on the Champions Tour, and continues PGA Tour responsibilities while weighing a potential 2027 Ryder Cup captaincy.
Tiger Woods, recovering from back and Achilles surgeries, said there’s no target return date but didn’t rule out a Masters appearance in 2026, leaving open the possibility of a Augusta return as he continues rehab.
SportsLine's 10,000-simulation golf model delivers a shocking Genesis Invitational leaderboard: Scottie Scheffler is the +300 favorite, Rory McIlroy +1300, Hideki Matsuyama +2000, Collin Morikawa +2700, Ludvig Aberg +4500; notably, Matsuyama isn’t in the top five, while Chris Gotterup ranks in the top five as a +3000 long shot, with four additional +2700+ longshots cited as viable threats.
Collin Morikawa captured his first PGA Tour win in over two years at the AT&T Pebble Beach Pro-Am, firing a 5-under 67 to finish 22-under and solo in front; his wife Katherine Morikawa was moved to tears on the sidelines and revealed they’re expecting their first child, while Morikawa climbed to world No. 5 with the victory.
World No. 1 Scottie Scheffler staged a stunning comeback at Pebble Beach, shooting a 9-under 63 and carding three eagles, including an ace on the par-5 18th after a 329-yard drive and a 186-yard approach to within three feet, moving to 20-under overall. The round was a momentum-builder and showcased his effortless power, though it wasn’t enough to clinch the win.
Collin Morikawa birdied the final hole to win the AT&T Pebble Beach Pro-Am, ending his PGA Tour drought and finishing 22-under to edge Min Woo Lee and Sepp Straka at 21-under after a tense finish.
Collin Morikawa captured his first Pebble Beach Pro-Am win since 2023, finishing at 22 under after closing with a timely birdie barrage as wind and rain rolled in. Min Woo Lee held a clubhouse lead at 21 under and remained a major threat, while Sam Burns and Jacob Bridgeman were among the chasers in the late stages. The day featured several lead changes and strong finishes as Morikawa sealed the title late in the round.