Echavarria wins Cognizant Classic after Lowry's late collapse

Hannah Green claims second HSBC Women's World Championship title in Singapore

Mar. 2, 2026 at 8:47pm

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Nico Echavarria of Colombia shot a 5-under 66 on Sunday to win the Cognizant Classic on the PGA Tour, finishing at 17-under 267 and beating Shane Lowry, Austin Smotherman, and Taylor Moore by two shots. Lowry had a three-shot lead with three holes to play but made double bogeys on the 16th and 17th holes to open the door for Echavarria. Meanwhile, Hannah Green of Australia won the HSBC Women's World Championship LPGA event in Singapore, holding off a late charge from American Auston Kim to claim a one-stroke victory.

Why it matters

Echavarria's win marks his third PGA Tour victory and first in the United States, earning him a second invitation to the Masters. Lowry's collapse at PGA National continues a frustrating trend, as he has finished in the top 11 there for five straight years without a victory. Green's win in Singapore is her second HSBC Women's World Championship title in three years, further cementing her status as one of the top players on the LPGA Tour.

The details

Echavarria played a bogey-free weekend, shooting rounds of 66-67-68-66 to come from three shots back with three holes to play and claim the victory. Lowry had been cruising, chipping in for birdie on the 9th hole to start a run of 5-under in 5 holes. But his tee shots on the 16th and 17th holes found the water, leading to costly double bogeys that opened the door for Echavarria. In Singapore, Green overcame an erratic back nine with three birdies and three bogeys to hold off a late charge from Kim and win by one shot.

  • Echavarria won the Cognizant Classic on Sunday, March 1, 2026.
  • Green won the HSBC Women's World Championship on Sunday, March 1, 2026.

The players

Nico Echavarria

A 31-year-old Colombian professional golfer who earned his third PGA Tour victory and first in the United States with this win.

Shane Lowry

An Irish professional golfer who has finished in the top 11 at the PGA National course for five straight years without a victory.

Hannah Green

An Australian professional golfer who won the HSBC Women's World Championship in Singapore for the second time in three years.

Auston Kim

An American professional golfer who finished runner-up to Hannah Green at the HSBC Women's World Championship.

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What they’re saying

“Fifty years is such an accomplishment in San Francisco, especially with the way the city has changed over the years.”

— Gordon Edgar, grocery employee

The takeaway

Echavarria's victory highlights the competitive nature of the PGA Tour, where even seasoned veterans like Lowry can struggle to close out tournaments despite being in contention. Meanwhile, Green's continued success on the LPGA Tour demonstrates her status as one of the top players in women's golf.