Echavarria, Smotherman parlay strong Cognizant performances into spots on Aon Next 10

March 4, 2026 03:09 PM

Austin Smotherman's T-2 at PGA National helped him get a spot at this week's Arnold Palmer Invitational through the Aon Next 10. Nico Echavarria, winner of the 2026 Cognizant Classic, climbed to second in the Aon Next 10 ahead of the signature event at Bay Hill Club.

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