Predictions and Odds for the 2025 Cognizant Classic Picks

  • The Cognizant Classic in The Palm Beaches tees off Thursday, February 27th
  • Shane Lowry is the +1800 favorite over three golfers to win the title
  • See the 2025 Cognizant Classic in The Palm Beaches odds, picks, and best value bets below

After the PGA Tour had an event in Mexico this past weekend, the worlds best head to Florida for the always entertaining Cognizant Classic in The Palm Beaches. The golf course is PGA National, and it features the treacherous closing stretch tabbed “The Bear Trap” where many golf balls are swallowed up into a watery grave. Austin Eckroat is the defending champion, having won his first PGA Tour title here a year ago.

Cognizant Classic Odds 2025

Shane Lowry is the +1800 favorite, having finished inside the top-5 the last three years at this tournament. He’s followed by a trio of past champs of this event in Sungjae Im, Sepp Straka and Russell Henley.

Odds updated Feb 23 at DraftKings. Claim a DraftKings promo code to bet on the Cognizant Classic in The Palm Beaches. 

Gary Woodland Quietly Playing Solid Golf

Gary Woodland has been putting together a strong run of play in 2025, where he’s put up a trio of top-25 finishes in four starts. Towards the end of 2024, his game was rounding into shape, where he posted a pair of top-20’s. In his last 24 rounds on tour, the four-time PGA Tour champion is fifth in ball striking and ninth tee-to-green.

Past Five Cognizant Classic in The Palm Beaches Winners

The 2019 U.S. Open champion has had some tremendous finishes at this golf tournament in the past, with a T-2 in 2017, T-5 in 2022, T-6 in 2011 and a T-8 in 2020. His odds are a very reasonable +6000 to capture the trophy, and considering the field isn’t elite, he could very well get back into the winner’s circle.

Cognizant Classic in The Palm Beaches 2025 Predictions, Picks and Value Bets

  1. Eric Cole +8000: Though he’s still in search for his maiden PGA Tour title, Eric Cole has some good vibes at this track, having been solo second here in 2023, where he dropped a playoff to Chris Kirk. His best finish in 2025 was a fifth place showing at the Sony Open.
  2. Nico Echavarria +10000: Intriguing odds for a player who has two wins in the last two years, and he very nearly made it three, losing in a playoff at the Sony Open in Hawaii earlier this season. That followed another runner-up result that the Colombian had to end 2024.
  3. Joel Dahmen +16000: Joel Dahmen will be an interesting wager in the top 10/20 market. In two of his last three starts, he’s put up really solid finishes, with a T-9th at the Farmers Insurance Open, then was T-6th this past tourney at the Mexico Open at VidantaWorld.
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The 2025 Cognizant Classic is shaping up to be an exciting event for golf fans and bettors alike. With top players from around the world set to compete, the competition is sure to be fierce. As the tournament approaches, many are already speculating on who will come out on top and what the odds are for each player.

One of the early favorites to win the 2025 Cognizant Classic is current world number one, Jordan Spieth. Spieth has been in top form recently, with several impressive performances on the PGA Tour. His consistent play and ability to handle pressure make him a strong contender for the title. As of now, Spieth’s odds to win the tournament are sitting at 5/1.

Another player to keep an eye on is Rory McIlroy. The Northern Irishman has had a successful career on the PGA Tour, with multiple major victories to his name. McIlroy’s powerful driving and precise iron play make him a threat on any course. His odds to win the 2025 Cognizant Classic are currently at 7/1.

Other notable players in the field include Justin Thomas, Dustin Johnson, and Jon Rahm. Thomas, a former world number one, has shown flashes of brilliance in recent tournaments and is considered a dark horse pick for the event. Johnson, a major champion and one of the longest hitters on tour, is always a threat to win any tournament he enters. Rahm, a rising star in the golf world, has the talent and skill to compete with the best players in the world.

As for some longshot picks, keep an eye on young up-and-comers like Collin Morikawa and Viktor Hovland. Both players have shown immense potential and could surprise many by contending for the title.

In terms of overall predictions, it’s always difficult to predict the outcome of a golf tournament with certainty. The nature of the sport lends itself to unpredictability, with any player capable of putting together a hot streak and coming out on top. However, based on current form and past performances, it’s safe to say that Spieth, McIlroy, and Thomas are likely to be in the mix come Sunday.

Ultimately, the 2025 Cognizant Classic promises to be an exciting event for golf fans and bettors alike. With a talented field of players set to compete, anything can happen over the course of four days of competition. As always, it will be interesting to see who rises to the occasion and emerges victorious in this prestigious tournament.