Extended highlights from the second round of the 2026 Cognizant Classic at PGA National, where there were several hole-outs and even some jawing with the fans.
Austin Smotherman is leading by three strokes at the 2026 Cognizant Classic entering the weekend. Smotherman shot a 2-under 69 on Friday, a day after recording six straight birdies on his way to a tournament-best 62 in Round 1.
Jimmy Stanger has had an afternoon of highs and lows at PGA National. This hole-out for eagle on the sixth hole was his second such shot of his second round at the Cognizant Classic. Those two moments have been offset by a pair of double bogeys though.
The incident took place Friday after Horschel played his second shot at the par-3 15th hole, the first of PGA National’s intimidating three-hole stretch.
Austin Smotherman stayed red-hot, with a 55-foot birdie putt on the par-3 17th among the highlights as he took a three-shot lead into the weekend.
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Nick “Fat Perez” Stubbe stopped by Happy Hour with Smylie presented by Michelob Ultra during Round 2 play of the 2026 Cognizant Classic. FP admitted he’s watch the highlight of himself euro-stepping after sinking a long putt on the 17th hole at the Players last year more than 100 times.
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