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Jimmy Stanger holed out from the fairway on the par-4 14th, his fifth hole in Round 2 of the 2026 Cognizant Classic. Watch the shot and the reax.
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Brooks Koepka explains the adjustment he made with his putting and how it led to a 66 Friday in the second round of the 2026 Cognizant Classic at PGA National. Watch highlights and hear from the five-time major champion.