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At the Cognizant Classic, PGA Tour insiders signal a coming overhaul of the tour’s calendar under new CEO Brian Rolapp and Tiger Woods’ Future Competition Committee, with a shorter, more market-focused schedule that could elevate marquee events while sidelining smaller stops; players with limited status worry about opportunities as the circuit contemplates cuts and broader changes in 2027.
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.
Justin Thomas says it's a bummer that the Cognizant Classic has lost star players due to a crowded PGA Tour schedule, with Brooks Koepka headlining a weakened field. He describes the calendar as a 'good problem' but notes many top players are skipping the Florida event to prep for Bay Hill and The Players, while he returns from back surgery and would love to play Torrey Pines and Colonial but can’t fit four or five weeks in a row.
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.
Jacob Bridgeman won his first PGA Tour title at Riviera's Genesis Invitational, finishing 18-under 266 after a final-round 1-over 72 to hold off Rory McIlroy and Kurt Kitayama; a nervy par on the 18th sealed a one-shot victory as he weathered late charges from two of golf’s biggest stars.
Jacob Bridgeman won the Genesis Invitational by one stroke, finishing 18-under at Riviera to claim his first PGA Tour title in his debut, narrowly beating Rory McIlroy who shot 67; Kurt Kitayama tied for second at 17-under as Bridgeman held off late pressure on the final holes, with the finish watched by host Tiger Woods.
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, who hasn’t played competitively since his 2024 Open due to back surgery, teased a potential return at the Masters ahead of the Genesis Invitational, saying he’s able to hit full shots and answering 'no' when asked if the Masters is off the table, all while keeping a positive mood. He also floated a possible path to the Champions Tour with a cart, highlighting ongoing recovery and the possibility of returning to major competition sooner rather than later.
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.
Collin Morikawa snapped a 28-month win drought by claiming the AT&T Pebble Beach Pro-Am, finishing 22-under 266 to beat Sepp Straka and Min Woo Lee by one stroke after a dramatic final round that included Scottie Scheffler’s late surge; Morikawa sealed it with back-to-back birdies and a 235-yard 4-iron into the wind, and he announced he and his wife are expecting their first child this spring.
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.