Rickie Fowler returning to PGA Tour event he won in 2017

One of many PGA Tour’s most recognizable names who makes his house in Palm Seaside County is returning to the Cognizant Basic.

Rickie Fowler skipped final 12 months’s occasion after making 13 consecutive begins. The Jupiter, Florida, resident is returning in 2024, presumably an indication the sector may see a big improve.

Fowler is No. 27 within the Official World Golf rankings and coming off a 12 months wherein he had eight prime 10 finishes and received the Rocket Mortgage Basic, his sixth PGA Tour victory and first in additional than 4 years. He additionally was a member of the 2023 U.S. Ryder Cup crew that misplaced to Europe in Rome.

“As one of the vital thrilling gamers on the PGA Tour, he’s an amazing addition to our discipline and is certain to generate a plethora of pleasure for our companions and followers throughout event week,” Cognizant government director Joie Chitwood stated.

Fowler, 35, received the Cognizant in 2017 with a four-shot victory over Gary Woodland and Morgan Hoffmann. Two years later, he completed tied for second, one shot behind Keith Mitchell.

Rickie Fowler of the USA celebrates successful on the 18th inexperienced throughout the closing spherical of The Honda Basic at PGA Nationwide Resort and Spa on February 26, 2017, in Palm Seaside Gardens, Florida. (Photograph by Mike Ehrmann/Getty Photographs)

Cognizant, previously often called the Honda Basic, will likely be held Feb. 29-March 3 at PGA Nationwide in Palm Seaside Gardens.

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With the PGA Tour adjusting the 2024 schedule so as to add per week between the West Coast Swing and Cognizant, the beginning of the Florida Swing, the hope is the sector receives a lift.

The 2023 discipline included 4 of the highest 30 golfers on the planet rankings on the time, its fewest in at the very least a decade. None within the prime 10 performed for the third consecutive 12 months.

Cognizant signed a six-year deal as the brand new title sponsor final month and the PGA Tour’s Championship Administration division now could be operating the event.

Tom D’Angelo is a sports activities columnist, reporter on the Palm Seaside Publish. He might be reached at tdangelo@pbpost.com. Observe him on social media @tomdangelo44.