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PGA Tour: Austin Eckroat wins Cognizant Classic 2024 – Monday Finish Live Blog

US-American Austin Eckroat wins his first PGA Tour title at the Cognizant Classic. (Photo: Getty)
US-American Austin Eckroat wins his first PGA Tour title at the Cognizant Classic. (Photo: Getty)

Cognizant Classic in The Palm Beaches 2024 Live Scores

The Cognizant Classic in The Palm Beaches in the season 2024 was played in Palm Beach Gardens, Florida, United States of America at the PGA National Resort (The Champions). The tournament started at Thursday, 29th of February and ended at Sunday, 3rd of March 2024.
The Cognizant Classic in The Palm Beaches is part of the PGA Tour in the season 2024 with a total prize money of $9,000,000. The course for the tournament at PGA National Resort (The Champions) plays at Par 71.

Founded in 1972 as Jackie Gleason’s Inverrary Classic, the Cognizant Classic is a PGA TOUR golf tournament held every year in March at PGA National in Florida. In 2022, Sepp Straka won his first Tour victory here and became the first Austrian winner on the PGA Tour (then known as the Honda Classic).

PGA Tour live

Through the Golf Post Live Blog you can follow all results on the PGA Tour live. Alongside the DP World Tour (formerly the European Tour), the PGA Tour is the world’s largest tournament series in men’s professional golf. The tour attracts prize money that is just as high as the level of the international elite that comes together at quite a few of the tournaments. The annual highlights of the season are the four major tournaments (co-sanctioned by the DP World Tour), the Players Championship and the final FedExCup playoffs, which conclude the season every year. Signature events were created for this purpose. These include the three FedExCup playoff tournaments, The Sentry, the invitational tournaments (Genesis Invitational, Arnold Palmer Invitational and Memorial Tournament) and four other tournaments, which can change annually.

The PGA Tour has gained its importance primarily through its ability to retain top players through the attractiveness of the tournaments and the size of the prize money, which has risen steadily in recent years. The FedExCup is the American equivalent of the European Race to Dubai, with players collecting points throughout the season until the FedExCup winner is crowned in three tournaments in August. The FedExCup playoffs consist of three tournaments: the FedEx St. Jude Championship, the BMW Championship and the final Tour Championship. The winner of the Tour Championship also becomes the winner of the FedEx Cup and secures the record jackpot of 25 million US dollars.

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Hole-in-One: First ace for Nick Dunlap on the PGA Tour

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Nick Dunlap makes his first hole-in-one on the PGA Tour. (Photo: @PGATOUR/X)

Nick Dunlap makes a hole-in-one at the Cognizant Classic 2024. It’s a first for Dunlap on the PGA Tour. The 20-year-old was recently still an amateur and is only playing his seventh tournament on the tour in Florida. By winning the American Express, the American became the first amateur to win a tournament on the PGA Tour in 33 years.

Hole-in-one video: 8-iron achieves success

On the par 3 seventh hole at PGA National in Palm Beaches, Dunlap gets it just right. After consulting with his caddie, the man from Huntsville, Alabama opted for his 8-iron and sent the ball 175 yards on its journey.

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PGA Tour Tee Times: U.S Players at Cognizant Classic 2024

Without the biggest stars, the US players are competing on the PGA Tour this week. (Photo: Getty)
Without the biggest stars, the US players are competing on the PGA Tour this week. (Photo: Getty)

The PGA Tour boasts yet another exciting competition in the form of the Cognizant Classic 2024. The event is conveniently set in Palm Beach Gardens, Florida. Of special note, the tourney will take place at the acclaimed PGA National Resort (The Champions) with with prize money of 9,000,000 USD.

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PGA Tour: Tee Times of the top US-Players

One of the top US-Players playing on the PGA Tour at the Cognizant Classic 2024 this week is World’s number 23 Cameron Young. Young starts the tournament on Thursday with fellow American players Nick Dunlap and Akshay Bhatia at 01:51 PM. On Friday the trio starts at 06:51 PM. 

Another American player to watch is defending champion Chris Kirk. He starts his campaign with no other than Rory McIlroy and last week’s champion Jake Knapp at 01:40 PM on Thursday and 06:40 PM on Friday.

At the same time Rickie Fowler starts playing with Sepp Straka from Austria and Sungjae Im from South Korea. Fowler is one of America’s best players in the tournament.

Also worth mentioning is Russell Henley, who starts the tournament at 06:29 PM with his flight consisting of his compatriots Eric Cole and Daniel Berger. The tournament continues for the trio on Friday at 01:29 PM.

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PGA Tour Tee Times: Rory McIlroy, Matt Fitzpatrick & Co. represent UK

With Rory McIlroy, Matt Fitzpatrick and Co. the UK golfers are strongly represented on the PGA Tour this week. (Photos: Getty)
With Rory McIlroy, Matt Fitzpatrick and Co. the UK golfers are strongly represented on the PGA Tour this week. (Photos: Getty)

The PGA Tour welcomes top players to its Cognizant Classic hosted in Palm Beach Gardens, Florida, USA. The tournament, which boasts a prize fund of $9,000,000, will take place at PGA National Resort (The Champions). Title defender Chris Kirk is set to return, aiming to secure victory on the Par-71 course. Play begins with round 1 on Thursday, with round 2 following on Friday.

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PGA Tour: Tee Times for British, Welsh, and Scottish Players

Callum Tarren from England tees off for the first round at 06:45, in the company of South Korean Byeong Hun An and US-American Dylan Wu. For the second round, Tarren’s PGA Tour Tee Time is set at 11:45.

Another English contender, Harry Hall, shares a 06:56 first-round tee time with Americans Ryan Moore and Austin Eckroat. The Friday tee time for Hall and his group is set at 11:56.

On his side, English golfer Matt Wallace lines up alongside Americans Billy Horschel and Canadian Corey Conners for their initial round at 07:18. The trio starts the second day at 12:18.

Step into the green with Rory McIlroy from Northern Ireland, pairing with Americans Chris Kirk and Jake Knapp. Their rounds begin at 07:40 on Thursday and 12:40 at Friday.

As the day progresses, Justin Rose, another English participant, will start with South Korea’s Tom Kim and fellow English player Matthew Fitzpatrick at a tee time of 12:51. The second day starts at 07:51.

Debuting in the later portion of the day is Ben Taylor, playing with Americans Joseph Bramlett and Canadian Taylor Pendrith, teeing off at 13:13. Their tee time for the second round is set at 08:13.

Scottish player Martin Laird will be teeing off at 11:45 alongside the American Ben Griffin and South Africa’s Christiaan Bezuidenhout. On day two, the group’s tee time is set at 06:45.

David Skinns from England begins his campaign at 13:24 paired along with Denmark’s Thorbjorn Olesen and American Chris Gotterup. Their tee time is set at 08:24 for the second round.

Robert MacIntyre from Scotland tees off at 13:35, playing with United States’ Piercon Coody and Norman Xiong. Their second-round tee time is set at 08:35.

Player NameNationalityRound 1Round 2Flight
Callum TarrenENG06:4511:45Byeong Hun An, Dylan Wu
Harry HallENG06:5611:56Ryan Moore, Austin Eckroat
Matt WallaceENG07:1812:18Billy Horschel, Corey Conners
Rory McIlroyNIR07:4012:40Chris Kirk, Jake Knapp
Justin Rose, Matt FitzpatrickENG12:5107:51Tom Kim
Ben TaylorENG13:1308:13Joseph Bramlett, Taylor Pendrith
Martin LairdSCO11:4506:45Ben Griffin, Christiaan Bezuidenhout
David SkinnsENG13:2408:24Thorbjorn Olesen, Chris Gotterup
Robert MacIntyreSCO13:3508:35Pierceson Coody, Norman Xiong

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FedExCup: Tommy Fleetwood and Justin Rose fall further behind

The english golfers are struggling in the FedExCup Rankings. (Source: Getty)
The english golfers are struggling in the FedExCup Rankings. (Source: Getty)

The PGA Tour season is well underway. The latest tournament victories have shaken up the FedExCup leaderboard, causing a ripple effect among the rankings. Currently, Matthieu Pavon from France holds the lead in the FedExCup rankings, bolstered by his recent tournament success. His impressive points tally stands at 949 after just four events, including three top-ten finishes and a coveted victory. Meanwhile, the English contingent is struggling with no player inside the top 50.

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The english golfers stay behind in the FedExCup ranking

Two Englishmen have particularly distinguished themselves this season. Tommy Fleetwood, currently 52nd in the FedExCup standings, has tallied 195 points across three events, solidifying his status with a top-ten finish. Justin Rose, a familiar name and another English standout, sits at 56th place, securing 185 points in four events. Both players have higher ambitions, but are fighting to catch up with the top.

Matthieu Pavon leads the pack

Top FedExCup contenders, as we look at the very top of the leaderboard, Matthieu Pavon’s performance remains the highlight, leading the pack as the number one contender. Close behind him are the American golfers, Scottie Scheffler and Chris Kirk, occupying the second and fourth spots with 848 and 813 points respectively. Each has played five events and has multiple top-ten finishes to their name. Meanwhile, Japan’s Hideki Matsuyama and Wyndham Clark from the USA round out the top five. Matsuyama has accrued 825 points from six events, and Clark has 773 from five, both securing wins this season. The fight for supremacy in the FedExCup will undoubtedly continue to be a spectacle as we advance through the PGA Tour calendar.

How the PGA Tours FedEx Cup works

The FedExCup is the season ranking of the PGA Tour. The top 30 players in the FedExCup ranking are allowed to take part in the PGA Tour’s final play-off tournament at the end of the season. The season ranking also determines who is allowed to play on the PGA Tour the following year. At each tournament, the players who make the cut collect points. The total number of points earned at a tournament depends on the value of the event. Major tournaments earn the most points. The winner receives 500 points for winning a normal PGA Tour tournament.

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FedExCup: Jake Knapp storms into Top 10 after maiden win

Jake Knapp makes the top 10 of the FedExCup Rankings after maiden tour win. (Source: Getty)
Jake Knapp makes the top 10 of the FedExCup Rankings after maiden tour win. (Source: Getty)

As the PGA Tour season unfolds, numerous tournaments have already showcased the precision and skill of the world’s elite golfers. Notably, the recent event captivated audiences with thrilling gameplay and led to Matthieu Pavon clinching the top spot. In an impressive display of talent, 58 US players have positioned themselves within the top 100 of the FedExCup rankings, evidencing the country’s strong presence in the sport.

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The American Charge in the FedExCup

Two American golfers, Scottie Scheffler and Chris Kirk, have been stellar this season, accumulating 848 and 813 points respectively. Scheffler, who has played five events and managed four Top Ten finishes without a victory, retains his position at second place, just behind leader Pavon. Kirk’s victory and additional Top Ten finish have propelled him to his current fourth place ranking. These athletes’ consistent performances highlight the depth of American talent within the PGA Tour and their pursuit of the esteemed FedExCup.

The most notable performer of the week is American golfer Jake Knapp. Knapp clinched a two-shot victory at the Mexico Open, marking his inaugural win on the PGA Tour. This triumph propelled him from outside the top 50 (53rd) to a position within the top 10 of the FedExCup standings (8th).

Top-5 FedExCup Standout Performances

Leading the pack, French golfer Matthieu Pavon holds firm at first place with 949 points, a result of his recent victory and 3 Top Ten finishes after 4 events. He is followed by the aforementioned Scheffler, with Japan’s Hideki Matsuyama trailing slightly at 825 points in the third position after winning one tournament and featuring in a Top Ten finish across 6 events. The American duo of Kirk and Wyndham Clark complete the Top-5, both securing a win and additional Top Ten finishes in their 5 respective tournaments. Clark notably rounds out the fifth spot with 773 points, showcasing the continuous battle for supremacy on the PGA Tour amongst globally recognized talents.

How the PGA Tours FedEx Cup works

The FedExCup is the season ranking of the PGA Tour. The top 30 players in the FedExCup ranking are allowed to take part in the PGA Tour’s final play-off tournament at the end of the season. The season ranking also determines who is allowed to play on the PGA Tour the following year. At each tournament, the players who make the cut collect points. The total number of points earned at a tournament depends on the value of the event. Major tournaments earn the most points. The winner receives 500 points for winning a normal PGA Tour tournament.

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PGA Tour: Mexico Open Live Blog – Jake Knapp wins

(Photo: Getty)
(Photo: Getty)

Mexico Open at Vidanta 2024 Live Scores

The Mexico Open at Vidanta in the season 2024 is being played in Vallarta, Mexico at the Vidanta Vallarta. The tournament starts at the Thursday, 22nd of February and ends at the Sunday, 25th of February 2024.
The Mexico Open at Vidanta is part of the PGA Tour in the season 2024. In 2024 all players competing for a total prize money of $8,100,000.
The course for the tournament at Vidanta Vallarta plays at Par 71.

The PGA Tour is organizing the Mexico Open in Vallarta for the third time. After the tournament was launched 80 years ago, the event has only been part of the PGA Tour since 2022.

PGA Tour live

Through the Golf Post Live Blog you can follow all results on the PGA Tour live. Alongside the DP World Tour (formerly the European Tour), the PGA Tour is the world’s largest tournament series in men’s professional golf. The tour attracts prize money that is just as high as the level of the international elite that comes together at quite a few of the tournaments. The annual highlights of the season are the four major tournaments (co-sanctioned by the DP World Tour), the Players Championship and the final FedExCup playoffs, which conclude the season every year. Signature events were created for this purpose. These include the three FedExCup playoff tournaments, The Sentry, the invitational tournaments (Genesis Invitational, Arnold Palmer Invitational and Memorial Tournament) and four other tournaments, which can change annually.

The PGA Tour has gained its importance primarily through its ability to retain top players through the attractiveness of the tournaments and the size of the prize money, which has risen steadily in recent years. The FedExCup is the American equivalent of the European Race to Dubai, with players collecting points throughout the season until the FedExCup winner is crowned in three tournaments in August. The FedExCup playoffs consist of three tournaments: the FedEx St. Jude Championship, the BMW Championship and the final Tour Championship. The winner of the Tour Championship also becomes the winner of the FedEx Cup and secures the record jackpot of 25 million US dollars.

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PGA Tour Tee Times: UK Players Set for Mexico Open

UK golfers set to tee-off at the Mexican Open 2024. (Photos: Getty)
UK golfers set to tee-off at the Mexican Open 2024. (Photos: Getty)

The Mexico Open at Vidanta, part of the PGA Tour, will be held at the Vidanta Vallarta Club in the vibrant city of Vallarta, Mexico. The tournament beckons a significant prize pool of $8,100,000, with players competing on a par-71 course. Tony Finau is the defending champion of this prestigious event.

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Britain’s PGA Tour Tee Times Revealed

Ben Taylor from England is paired with Maverick McNealy from the USA and Ryan Fox from New Zealand for the first round, teeing off at 07:41. The trio will tee off at 12:26 for the second round.

Harry Hall, also from England, has Justin Suh from the USA and David Lipsky from the USA as companions for the first round, starting at 08:14. For the second round, the pair is set to tee off at 12:59.

David Skinns, another English golfer, will play alongside Matt Atkins from the USA and Harrison Endycott from Australia. They will tee off at 08:47 for round one and 13:32 for round two.

All Eyes on Scotland’s PGA Tour Tee Times

Representing Scotland, Robert MacIntyre is paired with Ryo Hisatsune from Japan and Omar Morales from Mexico for the tournament. They will start round one at 09:20 and commence round two at 14:05.

Wales Tee Time on the PGA Tour

Unfortunately, no Welsh players are listed in the initial tee times for the Mexico Open.

Those interested in the tournament’s progress should watch for updates to PGA Tour Tee Times, as they can change due to weather and other unforeseen circumstances. Stay tuned to this space for all the latest updates on the Mexico Open at Vidanta.

(All times are local Mexican times)

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PGA Tour Tee Times: Tony Finau sets sights again on Mexico Open

Defending champion Tony Finau will tee off again at the Mexico Open 2024. (Photo: Getty)
Defending champion Tony Finau will tee off again at the Mexico Open 2024. (Photo: Getty)

The Mexico Open at Vidanta, part of the PGA Tour, will take place at the beautiful Vidanta Vallarta Club in Vallarta, Mexico. The competition carries a hefty purse of $8,100,000 and offers players a challenging par-71 course. Last year’s champion, Tony Finau, is the player to watch at this year’s tournament.

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Tee Times Set for PGA Tour’s Mexico Open Showdown

Kevin Chappell, Andrew Novak, and Doug Ghim, representing the USA, are set to kick off the tournament at 07:30 for the first round and 12:15 for the second round. They will face off against compatriots Justin Lower and Robby Shelton, and Taylor Pendrith of Canada. Pendrith is the only non-American player in this group, rounding off a start full of US talent at the PGA Tour Tee Times.

Maverick McNealy, another American competitor, together with Ryan Fox of New Zealand and Ben Taylor of England, will start their first round at 07:41 and their second round at 12:26. Another set of American players, Michael Kim, Brandon Wu, and Samuel Stevens are also teeing off at the same PGA Tour Tee Times.

Charley Hoffman and Keith Mitchell will represent the USA, starting their play at 07:52 for the first round and 12:37 for the second round. Their challenger for these rounds is Seonghyeon Kim of South Korea. Alongside them, Americans Josh Teater, David Lipsky, and Justin Suh are also starting simultaneously.

The esteemed Tony Finau, last year’s champion, is teaming up with Mackenzie Hughes of Canada and Nicolai Højgaard of Denmark. They will kick off their chase for the title at the PGA Tour Tee Times at 08:03 for the first round and 12:48 for the second.

Plenty of other exciting names are part of the lineup as well, such as Chez Reavie, Brandt Snedeker and Cameron Champ, all hailing from the USA, following the PGA Tour tee times of 08:14 for the first round and 12:59 for the second round. They are accompanied by Mark Hubbard of the USA, Martin Trainer of France, and Harry Hall of England, taking off simultaneously. For the complete PGA Tour Tee Times schedule, view the chart below.

The Mexico Open at Vidanta is set to be a thrilling tournament. Stay updated with all the PGA Tour Tee Times, and don’t miss out on any golf action.

(All times are local Mexican times)

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Hole-in-One: Will Zalatoris’ fantastic shot on the PGA Tour on video

After the Hole-in-One and two cars won, Zalatoris and his caddie were delighted. (Photo: Twitter @PGATOUR)
After the Hole-in-One and two cars won, Zalatoris and his caddie were delighted. (Photo: Twitter @PGATOUR)

The second day of the Genesis Invitational on the PGA Tour had it all: In addition to Tiger Woods’ withdrawal from the tournament and the disqualification of Jordan Spieth, Will Zalatoris provided a positive highlight in California with a fantastic Hole-in-One. With his ace, the American not only kept up with the leading group, but also won a brand new car for himself and his caddie.

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PGA Tour: Will Zalatoris shines with Hole-in-One at the Genesis Invitational 2024

Will Zalatoris got off to a fantastic start to the 2024 Genesis Invitational on the PGA Tour with a round of 66. On the second day, however, things did not go so smoothly for the American: By the 14th hole, Zalatoris was one stroke over par and was about to lose touch with the leading group. On the par-3 14th hole, however, the 27-year-old pulled off a feat: With a 7-iron, Zalatoris managed an ace on the 184-yard par-3 hole during his second round at the Riviera Country Club. His ball landed on the front left edge of the green and slowly rolled into the hole. Thanks in part to the Hole-in-One, Zalatoris posted a round of 70 and is tied sixth place (-6) after two days.

New car for Zalatoris and his caddie thanks to par-3 ace

Will Zalatoris’ caddie Joel Stock also had good reason to be happy. Both will leave the tournament with a new car: While Zalatoris receives a Genesis GV80, Joel Stock can thank him for an electric Genesis Electrified GV70, the prize for the first ace of the week at the Genesis Invitational. “I think it was a 180, with the pin back, into the wind, and we just tried to hit it right down the middle of the gap between the two bunkers,” Zalatoris said after his round. “I was lucky it went in,” he added. “It was a nice little bonus.”