Nico Echavarria Wins Cognizant Classic Golf Tournament

Colombian golfer takes home top prize at PGA National event in Palm Beach

Published on Mar. 2, 2026

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Nico Echavarria, a 27-year-old Colombian golfer, won the 2026 Cognizant Classic golf tournament held at PGA National's Champion Course in Palm Beach, Florida. Echavarria finished the 72-hole event at 17-under par to claim the tournament's top prize.

Why it matters

The Cognizant Classic is a prestigious PGA Tour event that attracts many of the world's top professional golfers. Echavarria's victory marks a career-defining moment and showcases his growing talent on the PGA Tour circuit.

The details

Echavarria carded rounds of 67-68-66-68 to post a total score of 269 (-17) and win the Cognizant Classic by two strokes over the runner-up. This was Echavarria's second career PGA Tour victory and his first since the 2024 season.

  • The 2026 Cognizant Classic was held from February 27 to March 2, 2026.
  • Echavarria claimed the tournament title on March 2, 2026.

The players

Nico Echavarria

A 27-year-old Colombian professional golfer who plays on the PGA Tour.

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What they’re saying

“Winning the Cognizant Classic is a dream come true. I've been working hard to get to this level, and I'm thrilled to have my second PGA Tour title.”

— Nico Echavarria (PGA Tour)

What’s next

Echavarria will look to build on his Cognizant Classic victory and contend for a spot on the International Team for the 2027 Presidents Cup.

The takeaway

Nico Echavarria's triumph at the Cognizant Classic demonstrates the continued growth and success of international golfers on the PGA Tour, as the sport continues to become more globally diverse and competitive.