Austin Eckroat wins first title at delayed Cognizant Classic

Field Level Media|published: Mon 4th March, 10:53 2024

Mar 3, 2024; Palm Beach Gardens, Florida, USA; Austin Eckroat plays his shot from the fifth tee during the final round of the Cognizant Classic in The Palm Beaches golf tournament. credits: Reinhold Matay-USA TODAY Sports

Austin Eckroat won the weather-delayed Cognizant Classic by three strokes Monday to capture his first career PGA Tour title in Palm Beach Gardens, Fla.

Eckroat was 15 under through seven holes Sunday when play was suspended due to darkness at PGA National's Champion course. He added three birdies and a bogey on the back nine Monday morning to card a 4-under 67 for a winning score of 17-under 267.

South Africa's Erik van Rooyen had been the leader in the clubhouse after finishing at 14 under on Sunday. He posted a final-round low of 63 and tied for second with Australia's Min Woo Lee (final round 67).

Five players tied for fourth at 13 under, including rookie Jake Knapp (66), who was picked up his first career win at the Mexico Open at Vidanta last week. South Korea's Kyoung-hoon Lee (66), Cameron Young (66), Ireland's Shane Lowry (71) and England's David Skinns (71) were also at 13 under.

—Field Level Media