The 2025 Cognizant Classic kicks off its Florida swing this week at the PGA National Resort in Palm Beach Gardens starting on Thursday, February 27. Defending champion Austin Eckroat is back to defend his title but has been listed as a 50-1 longshot in the odds. World No. 18 Shane Lowry enters this tournament as the 20-1 betting favorite.

Top Picks and Predictions

• Other notable contenders include Russell Henley (22-1), Sungjae Im (22-1), Sepp Straka (22-1), Daniel Berger (28-1), and Taylor Pendrith (30-1).
• The total purse for the 2025 Cognizant Classic is $9.2 million, with the winner’s share set at $1.656 million, along with 500 FedEx Cup points.

Mike McClure uses proprietary simulation models to analyze the field and suggests that Shane Lowry could be in contention until the end.

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