Top-25 PGA Golfers Join Elite Field for Cognizant Classic
Four more top-ranked golfers, including a rising star aiming for his PGA Tour card, have signed up for the Cognizant Classic next week at PGA National in Florida.
The field for the Feb. 27 tournament has been bolstered by the confirmed participation of Russell Henley (No. 17 in the world), Billy Horschel (No. 21), Sungjae Im (No. 22) and top-ranked amateur luke Clanton.
This addition marks a significant boost to an already strong lineup for the classic. Clanton,a junior at florida State and local favourite from Hialeah,Fla., enters the tournament with the potential to secure his PGA Tour card. he needs one point to reach the required 20 in the PGA Tour University Accelerated system.
Clanton narrowly missed securing his card at the WM phoenix Open earlier this month and will be making his fourth PGA Tour start this season. His previous outings have included a 15th-place finish at the Farmers Insurance open.
This season has seen him demonstrate his potential with a pair of runner-up finishes last year at the RSM Classic and John Deere Classic, along with two other top-10 finishes on tour.
Henley, a former champion at PGA National in 2014, will be making his 11th appearance in the event, while Im, another past champion, won his maiden PGA Tour victory at the course in 2020.
Which golfers in the field have previously won the Cognizant Classic?
Top-25 PGA Golfers Join Elite Field for Cognizant Classic
Four more top-ranked golfers, including a rising star aiming for his PGA Tour card, have signed up for the Cognizant Classic next week at PGA National in Florida.
The field for the feb. 27 tournament has been bolstered by the confirmed participation of russell Henley (No. 17 in the world), Billy Horschel (No. 21),Sungjae Im (No. 22) and top-ranked amateur luke Clanton.
This addition marks a meaningful boost to an already strong lineup for the classic. Clanton,a junior at florida State and local favorite from Hialeah,Fla.,enters the tournament with the potential to secure his PGA Tour card. he needs one point to reach the required 20 in the PGA Tour University Accelerated system.
Clanton narrowly missed securing his card at the WM phoenix Open earlier this month and will be making his fourth PGA Tour start this season. his previous outings have included a 15th-place finish at the Farmers Insurance open.
This season has seen him demonstrate his potential with a pair of runner-up finishes last year at the RSM Classic and John Deere Classic, along with two other top-10 finishes on tour.
Henley,a former champion at PGA National in 2014,will be making his 11th appearance in the event,while Im,another past champion,won his maiden PGA Tour victory at the course in 2020.
Cognizant Classic Q&A
Who are some of the top golfers confirmed for the Cognizant classic?
The Cognizant Classic boasts an remarkable lineup, including world-ranked players Russell Henley (No. 17), Billy Horschel (No. 21), and Sungjae Im (No. 22). Notably, top-ranked amateur Luke Clanton will also be competing.
What’s at stake for luke Clanton in the Cognizant Classic?
clanton has a real chance to secure his PGA Tour card. He needs just one point to reach the required 20 in the PGA tour University Accelerated system. A strong performance at the Classic could be his ticket to the big leagues.
Has anyone in the field won the Cognizant Classic before?
Yes, both Russell Henley (2014) and Sungjae Im (2020) have previously triumphed at the Cognizant Classic.
With a star-studded field and high stakes, the Cognizant Classic promises to be a thrilling event. Don’t miss out on the action!
