Shane Lowry has emerged as a co-leader in the Cognizant Classic, held in Palm Beach Gardens, Florida. He achieved an impressive score of 63, which is eight under par, during the third round of the prestigious golf tournament.
Key Highlights from the Cognizant Classic
On Saturday, February 28, 2026, Lowry shares the lead with Austin Smotherman, who was the second-round leader. Smotherman ended his round with a score of 69 after a missed eagle putt from less than 5 meters at the final hole, settling for a birdie instead. Both players stand at a combined score of 13 under par at 200.
Challengers Close Behind
A few players are closely trailing behind Lowry and Smotherman:
- Taylor Moore, with a score of 67.
- Nico Echavarría, who shot a 66.
Both are just one stroke behind, making the final round exciting. Lowry started strong, reaching six under par after ten holes, and finished with birdies on the last two holes to secure his position.
Other Notable Performances
Jimmy Stanger had a commendable round of 65, putting him at 11 under par. Ricky Castillo and Canadian AJ Ewart are both on track as well, sitting at 10 under par with scores of 64 and 68, respectively. Joel Dahmen follows at four strokes behind the leaders with a score of 68.
Defending champion Joe Highsmith struggled with a round of 76, placing him at 67th with five over par. Due to anticipated adverse weather conditions in the afternoon, tee times for the third round were adjusted earlier.
As the tournament approaches its final day, all eyes will be on Shane Lowry and Austin Smotherman as they compete for the title at the Champion Course of PGA National.
