Lowry Leads at Cognizant Classic: Odds, How to Watch, and Key Contenders
PGA National is set to host the Cognizant Classic in The Palm Beaches, kicking off the Florida swing on the PGA TOUR. Despite a field considered weaker due to the scheduling of signature events, the tournament still presents compelling betting opportunities, with Shane Lowry opening as the clear favorite.
Cognizant Classic Odds (February 26 – March 1)
Here’s a gaze at the top contenders and their odds as of February 24, 2026, via FanDuel Sportsbook:
- Shane Lowry: +1400
- Ryan Gerard: +1600
- Nicolai Højgaard: +2000
- Rasmus Højgaard: +2200
- Keith Mitchell: +2200
- Michael Thorbjornsen: +2200
- Brooks Koepka: +3000
- Christiaan Bezuidenhout: +3000
- Rasmus Neergaard-Petersen: +3000
- Aaron Rai: +3300
- Daniel Berger: +3300
- Thorbjørn Olesen: +3300
- Davis Thompson: +3300
- Will Zalatoris: +3500
- Max Homa: +3500
How to Watch the Cognizant Classic
- Thursday, February 26: 2–6 p.m. ET (Golf Channel)
- Friday, February 27: 2–6 p.m. ET (Golf Channel)
- Saturday, February 28: 1–3 p.m. ET (Golf Channel), 3–6 p.m. ET (NBC)
- Sunday, March 1: 1–3 p.m. ET (Golf Channel), 3-6 p.m. ET (NBC)
Tournament Details
- Purse: $9.6 million ($1.728 million to the winner)
- 2025 Champion: Joe Highsmith
Key Players to Watch
Shane Lowry: The Irishman boasts a strong track record at PGA National, with finishes of second, T5, T4, and T11 in his last four appearances. He finished T8 at Pebble Beach and T24 at The Genesis Invitational earlier in 2026.
Keith Mitchell: Mitchell previously won this tournament in 2019, defeating Rickie Fowler and Brooks Koepka. He has also secured two top-10 finishes at PGA National since his victory.
Best Bets
Several golfers present intriguing betting value in this wide-open field.
- Haotong Li (+4500 via BetMGM): Li’s accuracy both off the tee and with his approach play make him a strong contender at PGA National.
- Johnny Keefer (+6000 via BetMGM): Keefer ranks 12th in the field in strokes-gained from tee to green over the past three months.
- Andrew Putnam (+15000 via Caesars): Putnam is the second most accurate driver in the field and finished T2 at the American Express. He also had a T11 finish at this event last year.
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