Jordan Spieth posted a solid first round but needs to change his approach at the Cognizant Classic, as so many are taking advantage of scoring.

PALM BEACH GARDENS, Fla. — Jake Knapp was 11 shots worse than his opening round at the Cognizant Classic and still stayed in front, curling in a 15-foot birdie putt on his final hole Friday for a 1-under 70 and a one-shot lead over Matthieu Pavon.

After one round of action at the 2025 Cognizant Classic, Jake Knapp is sitting on a score that would be low enough to win this tournament most years. Through 18 holes, however, it is clear that this year at PGA National is nothing like those in the past.

For the first time since Spieth’s junior days in 2009, the start of the PGA Tour’s Florida swing at PGA National is on his calendar. Spieth made a last-minute decision to enter the Cognizant

So, for the first time since Spieth's junior days in 2009, the start of the PGA Tour's Florida swing at PGA National is on his calendar. Spieth will play the course this week for the first time as a pro,

The 3-time major champion, now ranked No. 70 in the world, is making his fourth start since wrist surgery this week at the Cognizant Classic.