The PGA Tour is considering significant schedule changes that could be implemented as early as 2027.
The Cognizant Classic’s future is uncertain due to its recent unfavorable calendar spot, which has diminished its field quality.
PALM BEACH GARDENS — With significant changes to the PGA Tour schedule expected as early as 2027, almost every tournament is under review.
Among those likely to be impacted: The Cognizant Classic in the Palm Beaches.
Cognizant, formerly known as the Honda Classic, starts on Thursday, Feb. 26, at PGA National. It has been in a spot on the calendar in recent years that led to the quality of the field suffering and a drop in fan interest.
One of three things could happen to the PGA Tour event that is celebrating its 20th year at PGA National and 24th since coming to Palm Beach County:
Remain in its current spot.
Move anywhere from February to April — or even to the fall.
Eventually be eliminated.
Joel Paige, managing director at PGA National when the then-Honda Classic moved there in 2007 after four years at The Country Club at Mirasol, believes Cognizant is in a vulnerable position.