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Smotherman still leads, Koepka makes the cut at PGA National after second round of Cognizant Classic
Austin Smotherman holds a 3-shot lead after second round; Brooks Koepka’s 5-under 66 secures his weekend spot at the Cognizant Classic, with Taylor Moore second.
- On Friday, February 26, 2026, Austin Smotherman, the 31-year-old leader, shot 2-under 69 to enter the weekend at 11 under, three shots clear of Taylor Moore.
- Battling strong winds Friday, players faced a tough test at PGA National, and the cutline held at even par with 67 players advancing at the 2026 Cognizant Classic.
- Koepka responded with a 5-under 66 after working with coach Pete Cowen, making six birdies and improving his putting significantly.
- Ben Silverman, an alternate and Jupiter resident, shot 73-67 to make the weekend, and Koepka's closing 66 kept the marquee name around for the weekend.
- The Cognizant Classic offers a $9,600,000 purse and a $1,728,000 winner's check, and Brooks Koepka, returning PGA Tour player, has made two of three cuts since his LIV absence.
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Koepka makes cut at Cognizant
PALM BEACH GARDENS, Fla. — Brooks Koepka doesn’t aspire to simply make the weekends. Ben Silverman was merely hoping to play, period. They’ll return to PGA National on Saturday, after bouncing back in the second round of the Cognizant Classic. Koepka shot a 5-under 66 on Friday, trimming eight shots from his opening round score, and Silverman shaved six shots from his opening round with a 3-under 67. That got them well within the cut line, and b…
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