Tomorrow’s Promise Now Today’s Reality: Pro Golf’s Pathway Percolating With Performing Players
Joe Highsmith of the United States poses with the trophy after putting in to win on the 18th green during the final round of the Cognizant Classic in The Palm Beaches 2025 at PGA National Resort And Spa in Palm Beach Gardens, Fla., on March 2, 2025. Mike Ehrmann/Getty Images
Last week’s Cognizant event on the PGA Tour was remarkable on a few fronts. There was a new sponsor after years of Honda in the title role. There was the incredible scoring—a total of five-under-par 137 was needed to get to the weekend rounds. In years past, scores around par were sufficient enough to advance to weekend play.
M. James Ward
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Ward is a member of the Golf Writers Association of America and Met Golf Writers Association. He has covered over 100 major championships and 12 Ryder Cup Matches. His golf acumen extends to architecture/travel, equipment, apparel, and general interest stories as well as in-depth interviews with the leading participants and influencers in the sport.
