The Cognizant Classic is a PGA Tour golf tournament held in southern Florida. Since its inception as Jackie Gleason's Inverrary Classic in 1972, it has had a lengthy history. It has had a number of sponsors, leading to multiple name changes over the years. Cognizant took over as the event's new title sponsor towards the end of 2023.
Who won the Cognizant Classic in 2025?
Joe Highsmith won the 2025 Cognizant Classic at the Palm Beaches, his first PGA Tour victory. He earned the winner's share of $1.65 million of the $9.2 million purse.
In the last round, Highsmith dominated the Champion Course, shooting 7-under 64 to overtake the congested field and win by two strokes on 19-under 265. JJ Spaun and Jacob Bridgeman shared second place with a total score of 17 under. Max McGreevy and Ben Griffin had a fantastic scoring week, finishing in a share of fourth place with a 16-under total.
Who won the Cognizant Classic in 2024?
Austin Eckroat claimed his first PGA Tour victory at the 2024 Cognizant Classic, held at the challenging Champion Course of the PGA National in Palm Beach Gardens, Florida. He took home $1,620,000 from the $9,000,000 total prize money.
Eckroat delivered a superb performance in the final round, which was completed on Monday morning after a long weather delay on Sunday. He carded a 5-under 66 with only one bogey, finishing at 17-under 263 for the tournament.
Min Woo Lee and Erik van Rooyen shared the runner-up spot at 14-under, with van Rooyen missing a chance to shoot a sub-60 round on Sunday due to the suspension of play.
The Cognizant Classic in The Palm Beaches Winner List
The winner list for the Classic in The Palm Beaches is as follows:
| Year | Winner | Score | To Par | By | Money |
| 2025 | Joe Highsmith | 265 | -19 | - | $1,656,000 |
| 2024 | Austin Eckroat | 263 | -17 | 3 | $1,620,000 |
| 2023 | Chris Kirk | 266 | −14 | PO | $1,512,000 |
| 2022 | Sepp Straka | 270 | −10 | 1 | $1,444,000 |
| 2021 | Matt Jones | 268 | −12 | 5 | $1,260,000 |
| 2020 | Im Sung-jae | 274 | −6 | 1 | $1,260,000 |
| 2019 | Keith Mitchell | 271 | −9 | 1 | $1,224,000 |
| 2018 | Justin Thomas | 272 | −8 | PO | $1,188,000 |
| 2017 | Rickie Fowler | 268 | −12 | 4 | $1,152,000 |
| 2016 | Adam Scott | 271 | −9 | 1 | $1,098,000 |
| 2015 | Pádraig Harrington (2) | 274 | −6 | PO | $1,098,000 |
| 2014 | Russell Henley | 272 | −8 | PO | $1,080,000 |
| 2013 | Michael Thompson | 271 | −9 | 2 | $1,080,000 |
| 2012 | Rory McIlroy | 268 | −12 | 2 | $1,026,000 |
| 2011 | Rory Sabbatini | 271 | −9 | 1 | $1,026,000 |
| 2010 | Camilo Villegas | 267 | −13 | 5 | $1,008,000 |
| 2009 | Yang Yong-eun | 271 | −9 | 1 | $1,008,000 |
| 2008 | Ernie Els | 274 | −6 | 1 | $990,000 |
| 2007 | Mark Wilson | 275 | −5 | PO | $990,000 |
| 2006 | Luke Donald | 276 | −12 | 2 | $990,000 |
| 2005 | Pádraig Harrington | 274 | −14 | PO | $990,000 |
| 2004 | Todd Hamilton | 276 | −12 | 1 | $900,000 |
| 2003 | Justin Leonard | 264 | −24 | 1 | $900,000 |
| 2002 | Matt Kuchar | 269 | −19 | 2 | $630,000 |
| 2001 | Jesper Parnevik | 270 | −18 | 1 | $576,000 |
| 2000 | Dudley Hart | 269 | −19 | 1 | $522,000 |
| 1999 | Vijay Singh | 277 | −11 | 2 | $468,000 |
| 1998 | Mark Calcavecchia (2) | 270 | −18 | 3 | $324,000 |
| 1997 | Stuart Appleby | 274 | −14 | 1 | $270,000 |
| 1996 | Tim Herron | 271 | −17 | 4 | $234,000 |
| 1995 | Mark O'Meara | 275 | −9 | 1 | $216,000 |
| 1994 | Nick Price | 276 | −8 | 1 | $198,000 |
| 1993 | Fred Couples | 207 | −9 | PO | $198,000 |
| 1992 | Corey Pavin | 273 | −15 | PO | $198,000 |
| 1991 | Steve Pate | 279 | −9 | 3 | $180,000 |
| 1990 | John Huston | 282 | −6 | 2 | $180,000 |
| 1989 | Blaine McCallister | 266 | −22 | 4 | $144,000 |
| 1988 | Joey Sindelar | 276 | −12 | 2 | $126,000 |
| 1987 | Mark Calcavecchia | 279 | −9 | 3 | $108,000 |
| 1986 | Kenny Knox | 287 | −1 | 1 | $90,000 |
| 1985 | Curtis Strange | 275 | −13 | PO | $90,000 |
| 1984 | Bruce Lietzke | 280 | −8 | PO | $90,000 |
| 1983 | Johnny Miller (2) | 278 | −10 | 2 | $72,000 |
| 1982 | Hale Irwin | 269 | −19 | 1 | $72,000 |
| 1981 | Tom Kite | 274 | −14 | 1 | $54,000 |
| 1980 | Johnny Miller | 274 | −14 | 2 | $54,000 |
| 1979 | Larry Nelson | 274 | −14 | 3 | $54,000 |
| 1978 | Jack Nicklaus (2) | 276 | −12 | 1 | $50,000 |
| 1977 | Jack Nicklaus | 275 | −13 | 5 | $50,000 |
| 1976 | Not Played | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| 1975 | Bob Murphy | 273 | −15 | 1 | $52,000 |
| 1974 | Leonard Thompson | 278 | −10 | 1 | $52,000 |
| 1973 | Lee Trevino | 279 | −9 | 1 | $52,000 |
| 1972 | Tom Weiskopf | 278 | −10 | 1 | $52,000 |
Multiple Cognizant Classic in The Palm Beaches Champions
In the more than 50-year history of the event, only four golfers have achieved the rare feat of winning the event more than once, namely, Jack Nicklaus, Johnny Miller, Mark Calcavecchia, and Padraig Harrington.
| No. of Wins | Name | Country | Years |
| 2 | Jack Nicklaus | USA | 1977, 1978 |
| 2 | Johnny Miller | USA | 1980, 1983 |
| 2 | Mark Calcavecchia | USA | 1987, 1998 |
| 2 | Padraig Harrington | Ireland | 2005, 2015 |
FAQs on Cognizant Classic
A. Established in 1972 as Jackie Gleason's Inverrary Classic, it became The Honda Classic from 1982 to 2023, and finally the Cognizant Classic.
A. The Cognizant Classic is held at the Champion Course of the PGA National in Palm Beach Gardens, Florida.
A. Cognizant became the title sponsor of the event in late 2023.
A. Joe Highsmith won the 2025 Cognizant Classic by a margin of two strokes over Jacob Bridgeman and J.J. Spaun.
A. The Nicklaus Children's Health Care Foundation, led by Barbara Nicklaus, has been the primary beneficiary since 2007.
