The Best Pictures From The 2024 Cognizant Classic

Witness the thrilling moments captured by Associated Press photographers at the PGA Tour’s Cognizant Classic, held at the prestigious PGA National.
From the intensity of the competition to the camaraderie among players, these images showcase the skill, passion, and sportsmanship that define professional golf. Join us as we dive into the highlights of this unforgettable event through the lenses of these talented photographers.
Camilo Villegas and Matthieu Pavon

Camilo Villegas of Colombia, left, and Matthieu Pavon of France, wait for Shane Lowry to putt on the fifth green during the first round of the Cognizant Classic golf tournament, Thursday, Feb. 29, 2024, in Palm Beach Gardens, Fla.
Sandhill Cranes

Sandhill cranes walk near the fifth green during the first round of the Cognizant Classic golf tournament, Thursday, Feb. 29, 2024, in Palm Beach Gardens, Fla.
Rory McIlroy

Rory McIlroy of Northern Ireland putts on the seventh green during the first round of the Cognizant Classic golf tournament, Thursday, Feb. 29, 2024, in Palm Beach Gardens, Fla.
Shane Lowry

Shane Lowry of Ireland reacts to his shot from the sixth tee during the first round of the Cognizant Classic golf tournament, Thursday, Feb. 29, 2024, in Palm Beach Gardens, Fla.
Chris Kirk

Chris Kirk hits from the eighth tee during the first round of the Cognizant Classic golf tournament, Thursday, Feb. 29, 2024, in Palm Beach Gardens, Fla.
Rory McIlroy

Rory McIlroy of Northern Ireland, hits from the eighth tee during the first round of the Cognizant Classic golf tournament, Thursday, Feb. 29, 2024, in Palm Beach Gardens, Fla.
Tyson Alexander

Tyson Alexander gestures after missing putt on the 10th hole during the first round of the Cognizant Classic golf tournament, Thursday, Feb. 29, 2024, in Palm Beach Gardens, Fla.
Greyson Sigg

Greyson Sigg hits from a sand trap on the 16th green during the first round of the Cognizant Classic golf tournament Thursday, Feb. 29, 2024, in Palm Beach Gardens, Fla.
Erik van Rooyen

Erik van Rooyen of South Africa hits from the seventh tee during the first round of the Cognizant Classic golf tournament, Thursday, Feb. 29, 2024, in Palm Beach Gardens, Fla.
Rainy Spectators
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Spectators exit the course as heavy rain delays the final round of the Cognizant Classic golf tournament, Sunday, March 3, 2024, in Palm Beach Gardens, Fla.
Min Woo Lee

Min Woo Lee, of Australia, lines his shot on the third hole during the final round of the Cognizant Classic golf tournament, Sunday, March 3, 2024, in Palm Beach Gardens, Fla.
Shane Lowry

Shane Lowry reacts to his shot from the fourth tee during the final round of the Cognizant Classic golf tournament, Sunday, March 3, 2024, in Palm Beach Gardens, Fla.
Martin Laird

Martin Laird of Scotland looks at his shot on the sixth green during the final round of the Cognizant Classic golf tournament, Sunday, March 3, 2024, in Palm Beach Gardens, Fla. The tournament will continue Monday due to a weather delay.
Jake Knapp

Jake Knapp reacts to a missed putt on the 18th green during the weather-delayed final round of the Cognizant Classic golf tournament, Monday, March 4, 2024, in Palm Beach Gardens, Fla.
David Skinns

David Skinns of England hits from the 11th tee during the weather-delayed final round of the Cognizant Classic golf tournament, Monday, March 4, 2024, in Palm Beach Gardens, Fla.
Austin Eckroat
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Austin Eckroat celebrates on the 18th hole after winning the Cognizant Classic golf tournament, Monday, March 4, 2024, in Palm Beach Gardens, Fla. Eckroat got the first victory of his tour career Monday, topping Erik van Rooyen and Min Woo Lee by three shots to win the weather-delayed Cognizant Classic.
Austin Eckroat

Austin Eckroat, left, and caddie Stone Cobum celebrate after winning the Cognizant Classic golf tournament, Monday, March 4, 2024, in Palm Beach Gardens, Fla. Eckroat got the first victory of his tour career Monday, topping Erik van Rooyen and Min Woo Lee by three shots to win the weather-delayed Cognizant Classic.
Austin Eckroat

Austin Eckroat, left, receives the Cognizant Classic golf tournament trophy from Surya Gummadi, President of Cognizant Americas, Monday, March 4, 2024, in Palm Beach Gardens, Fla.
Austin and Sally Eckroat

Austin Eckroat kisses his wife Sally after winning the Cognizant Classic golf tournament, Monday, March 4, 2024, in Palm Beach Gardens, Fla. Eckroat got the first victory of his tour career Monday, topping Erik van Rooyen and Min Woo Lee by three shots to win the weather-delayed Cognizant Classic.