The PGA Tour this week bridges the gap between the West Coast and Florida, with the 2025 Cognizant Classic in the Palm Beaches starting on Thursday at PGA National in Palm Beach Gardens, Florida.
My PGA Tour field ranking for the Cognizant Classic in the Palm Beaches looks at the top 10 players in this 144-player field that brings together the PGA Tour's top 125 from last season, as well as winners and other high-performing players from this young season.
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The Cognizant Classic in the Palm Beaches is the start of the Florida Swing, and we've got a decent field assembled this week. The Bear Trap is the headliner, but the whole Champion Course is tough and exacting. Lots of random results can happen here.
Just a reminder that I make my expert picks looking at all fantasy leagues and formats. Whether you're playing in a fantasy golf leagues, betting on golf, or competing in a DFS (DraftKings, FanDuel) event, our picks highlight the top PGA Tour golfers to watch this week from our 2025 Cognizant Classic in the Palm Beaches rankings.
2025 Cognizant Classic in the Palm Beaches expert picks and rankings
1. Daniel Berger: I may immediately regret this, but Berger likes the golf course and has played very well the last few months. He's building to something big.
2. Sepp Straka: Straka has won here in the past, and he's already won this season. There's not a lot to dislike.
3. Shane Lowry: Lowry could be anywhere in the top five here, but he has a good track record at PGA National and has been solid for months.
4. Taylor Pendrith: Pendrith has been enjoying a great season, and he should be able to dial in prety well here.
5. Russell Henley: Henley has been great here in the past, and he's had some good results this year.
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6. Jordan Spieth: Honestly, I'm not sure what to expect from Spieth. He was great in Phoenix and stinky everywhere else.
7. Luke Clanton: Clanton is on the verge of getting his PGA Tour card, and he just walloped a bunch of college kids and won, so could be a big week.
8. Min Woo Lee: Min Woo hasn't played a lot this year, but he's been pretty solid, and he can get around without much trouble.
9. Denny McCarthy: Denny has some decent results here, and he had a great run toward a first win at Torrey Pines.
10. Lee Hodges: Hodges has played well here and has been solid recently. He seems to like courses heavy on the water hazards.
