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.
Round 3 of the 2026 Cognizant Classic will tee off earlier than expected due to weather in South Florida on Saturday. Here’s when Golf Channel coverage starts and how to watch.
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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Farmers Insurance Open 2026: Round 2 tee times, how to watch Brooks Koepka and field on Golf Channel
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Brooks Koepka sat down with Todd Lewis after his opening round at the Farmers Insurance Open 2026. Koepka discussed how important it was to hear cheers from the crowd welcoming him back to the PGA Tour.
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Todd Lewis and Rex Hoggard are live at Torrey Pines for this week’s Farmers Insurance Open. They share their thoughts on the news that Patrick Reed is coming back to the PGA Tour later this year, and how some players have reacted to the latest power play between the Tour and LIV Golf.
A quick survey of the landscape would suggest the Tour reacted quickly to an opportunity in bringing Reed back to the fold, although his return will be delayed seven months. But the truth is Reed’s return had been in the works for some time, much like Koepka’s.
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