SI Golf's John Schwarb is previewing the top storylines from the 2024 Cognizant Classic at the PGA National Members Club.
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00:00 This week is the Cognizant Classic, a familiar stop with a new name.
00:03 The old Honda Classic has been a South Florida staple for decades,
00:06 including the last 17 years at PGA National and Palm Beach Gardens.
00:10 The event hasn't had much of a field in recent years due to its spot on the schedule,
00:13 but this year it's rejuvenated with 19 of the world's top 50 competing.
00:18 World No. 2 Roy McIlroy is the headliner and betting favorite,
00:21 coming in hot off a win at the match on Monday and about to play three straight weeks in Florida.
00:26 Ricky Fowler is another familiar name that will draw big crowds around PGA National.
00:31 And the Corse is a star of the show, too, with water all over in the infamous Bear Trap,
00:35 a three-hole stretch late in the round that has sunk many title chances.
00:39 Last year's event featured Chris Kirk winning in a playoff,
00:42 a great story that has continued as he won this year's opener at the Century.
00:46 He now returns as one of the top players to watch as the Florida swing begins.
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