PGA - 2024 Cognizant Classic


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2024 Cognizant Classic
PGA Tour 
PGA National Resort and Spa
Palm Beach Gardens, Florida, USA 
29 February - 3 March 2024
 
Rory McIlroy will be looking to register his first victory of the 2024 PGA Tour season when he takes part in the Cognizant Classic.
 
What to know about McIlroy
 
The Northern Irish superstar is a former world number one in the Official World Golf Ranking, and has spent over 100 weeks in that position during his career.
 
McIlroy is also a four-time major champion, winning the 2011 U.S. Open, 2012 PGA Championship, 2014 Open Championship and 2014 PGA Championship.
 
News
 
The decorated golfer took a short break from competitive golf after taking part in the Genesis Invitational earlier this month having finished 24th.
 
McIlroy is currently placed second on the Official World Golf Ranking (OWGR) as he looks to reclaim the top spot.
 
Why McIlroy is among the favourites 
 
The man nicknamed Wee-Mac has tasted success at the Cognizant Classic having won the tournament in 2012 before finishing second in 2014.
 
Wee-Mac will be the highest-ranked golfer on the OWGR in the 2024 Cognizant Classic field and he is a clear favourite to win the trophy.
 
Quotes
 
“It’s always good to come back to a tournament where you’ve won and had success before, and even better when it’s a bit of a home game,” McIlroy said ahead of the 2024 Cognizant Classic.
 
“PGA National is a great test of golf, and the fan support and incredible crowds make for an exciting atmosphere throughout the week for the players.”
 

The last five Cognizant Classic winners 

 
2019 - Keith Mitchell (USA)
2020 - Im Sung-jae (South Korea)
2021 - Matt Jones (Australia)
2022 - Sepp Traka (Austria)
2023 - Chris Kirk (USA) 
 

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Published: 02/28/2024