In the Cognizant Classic at Palm Beach Gardens, Florida, Jake Knapp maintained his lead with a 1-under-par 70 on Friday after a spectacular opening round of 59. Knapp, now at 13-under 129, holds a narrow advantage over Matthieu Pavon from France, who sits one stroke behind at 12-under 130.
Knapp, who became the 15th player in PGA Tour history to shoot below 60 on Thursday, reflected on his unusual experience following up such a remarkable round. Despite some challenges during the second round, including a double bogey, Knapp managed to finish strong with a birdie on the final hole.
Knapp and Pavon will be in the final group on Saturday, with Pavon also showcasing impressive play with an eagle-birdie-birdie start on the back nine. Other notable performances include Doug Ghim’s stellar 8-under 63 and Luke Clanton, the top-ranked amateur, securing his PGA Tour card with consistent play.
As the tournament progresses, the competition is heating up, with several players vying for the top spot. Stay tuned for more exciting golf action at the Cognizant Classic.
Aaron Wise (even par), Mackenzie Hughes of Canada (1 over), and Brendon Todd (11 over) were unable to qualify for the weekend rounds, as reported by Field Level Media.
