Brooks Koepka leads the tournament at the Cognizant Classic 2026.

The countdown to one of the most anticipated events of the year has begun! The iconic 2026 Cognizant Classic, set to take place in the stunning Palm Beaches, promises to highlight not only rising young talents but also established veterans of the PGA Tour. At the center of attention is none other than Brooks Koepka, who returns to competition after a three-year absence, largely due to his affiliation with LIV Golf. This comeback is a significant milestone for the tournament, which will feature an impressive roster of players, including seven names ranked among the top 50 in the world.

The standout stars include Ben Griffin, ranked 11th, Ryan Gerard in 23rd, and Shane Lowry, who occupies the 29th position. The player list will be updated after the Genesis Invitational, further heightening the anticipation surrounding this event. In addition to the top names, fans can cheer for charismatic figures such as Billy Horschel, Adam Scott, local favorite Daniel Berger, and Gary Woodland from Delray Beach.

The tournament will take place at the prestigious PGA National, with the start date set for February 26. This event is not just a competition; it is a celebration of golf, where stories of perseverance and talent intersect. Fans can expect a showcase of top-level golf, with the best players in the world vying for a place on the podium.

Now, let’s take a look at the complete list of players ready to give their best at the 2026 Cognizant Classic:

Zach Bauchou, Peter Malnati, Christiaan Bezuidenhout, Max McGreevy, Chandler Blanchet, Keith Mitchell, Michael Brennan, Taylor Moore, Jacob Bridgeman, William Mouw, Blades Brown, Keita Nakajima, Dan Brown, Rasmus Neergaard-Petersen, Rafael Campos, Pontus Nyholm, Ricky Castillo, Thorbjorn Olesen, Davis Chatfield, John Parry, Luke Clanton, Matthieu Pavon, Eric Cole, Taylor Pendrith, Joel Dahmen, Chandler Phillips, Cam Davis, Seamus Power, Zecheng Dou, Andrew Putnam, Adrien Dumont de Chassart, Aaron Rai, Nick Dunlap, Chad Ramey, Nico Echavarria, Kristoffer Reitan, Austin Eckroat, Davis Riley, A.J. Ewart, Patrick Rodgers, Patrick Fishburn, Kevin Roy, Steven Fisk, Marcelo Rozo, David Ford, Adrien Saddier, Brice Garnett, Isaiah Salinda, Ryan Gerard, Gordon Sargent, Doug Ghim, Adam Schenk, Ben Griffin, Matti Schmid, Emiliano Grillo, Adam Scott, Justin Hicks, Neal Shipley, Garrick Higgo, Webb Simpson, Joe Highsmith, Alex Smalley, Kensei Hirata, Jordan Smith, Lee Hodges, Austin Smotherman, Rico Hoey, Jimmy Stanger, Charley Hoffman, Kevin Streelman, Nicolai Hojgaard, Adam Svensson, Max Homa, Jesper Svensson, Billy Horschel, Davis Thompson, Beau Hossler, Michael Thorbjornsen, Mark Hubbard, Brendon Todd, Mackenzie Hughes, Alejandro Tosti, Stephan Jaeger, Sami Valimaki, Takumi Kanaya, Erik van Rooyen, Jeffrey Kang, John VanDerLaan, Johnny Keefer, Kris Ventura, Michael Kim, Karl Vilips, S.H. Kim, Camilo Villegas, Tom Kim, Danny Walker, Chris Kirk, Matt Wallace, Patton Kizzire, Paul Waring, Brooks Koepka, Vince Whaley, Matt Kuchar, Danny Willett, Christo Lamprecht, Aaron Wise, Hank Lebioda, Gary Woodland, K.H. Lee, Dylan Wu, Haotong Li, Sudarshan Yellamaraju, David Lipsky, Kevin Yu, Justin Lower, and Will Zalatoris.

With such an impressive lineup, the 2026 Cognizant Classic promises to be an unforgettable event, filled with excitement and fierce competition. The world of golf eagerly awaits the start of this tournament, where stars align and dreams come true! Get ready for a week of adrenaline and spectacle!