This week’s Cognizant Classic at PGA National signals one thing, and one thing only: The Masters is right around the corner. We are exactly six weeks from the first tee shots being struck at Augusta National,

It’s about that time — the golf world descends to Florida for its month-long sojourn. This week’s Cognizant Classic marks the first of four PGA Tour events in the Sunshine State, with the Arnold Palmer Invitational, The Players Championship and Valspar Championship to follow. ESPN+ also offers coverage beginning at 6:45 a.m. on tournament days.

Austin Eckroat won last year's Cognizant Classic as a 100-1 longshot and is going off as a 50-1 longshot to repeat, according to the latest 2025 Cognizant Classic odds. Jordan Spieth, a three-time major champion,