The Cognizant Classic in the Palm Beaches returns on Monday, Feb. 24, with qualifying, and there’s a pro-am on Wednesday, but the real golf runs Thursday, Feb. 27 through Sunday, March 2.
To get you prepared and make sure your experience at PGA National is the best, here is our annual guide to everything you need to know about the Cognizant Classic.
Cognizant Classic schedule, how to watch on live TV
Thursday-Friday: 2-6 p.m. — First and second rounds, GOLF Channel
Saturday-Sunday: 1-3 p.m. — Third and final rounds, lead-in coverage GOLF Channel; 3-6 p.m. — third and final rounds, NBC.
Tickets for PGA Tour’s Cognizant Classic
Tickets can be bought at thecognizantclassic.com/tickets, ticketmaster.com/cognizant-classic-in-the-palm-beaches-tickets/artist/807302, or by calling 844-846-6328.
If you purchase your tickets via Ticketmaster’s Account Manager, you will be able use its mobile ticketing management tool. Account Manager provides fans with the ability to enter the tournament using their mobile device or send tickets to friends and family. If you purchase your tickets from Account Manager, your mobile tickets will be available through the Account Manager login.
Daily Grounds Passes (plus taxes and fees) — Wednesday $30; Thursday $65; Friday $72; Saturday $85; Sunday $70
Bear Trap presented by Dobel Tequila — An exclusive, open-air hospitality experience with covered stadium seating on a first-come, first-served basis overlooking the iconic 17th hole at PGA National. For the first time, tickets in the Bear Trap will include beer, wine, seltzer and nonalcoholic beverages. FRIDAY AND SATURDAY SOLD OUT.
Thursday $325; Sunday $325
CIBC Champions Club — Distinctive views of the 17th hole complemented with prime seating and fine food and beverage options. Key amenities include: Multiple TVs streaming the tournament broadcast; a climate-controlled interior featuring a blend of indoor lounge seating and stadium-style tip-up seats on the exterior patio; all-inclusive food and beverage service throughout the day; buffet and bar locations conveniently situated.
Thursday $450; Friday $600; Saturday $600; Sunday $500
Additional Ticket Options
Student Offer — A 15% discount on daily Grounds tickets when using your .edu email address.
Youth Ticket Policy (Grounds access) — Two children (15 and under) admitted free per one ticketed adult. No preregistration required.
Military Appreciation — Active-duty, retired, reserve, National Guard members and veterans verified through the military identification system, along with one dependent, will have access to claim complimentary digital tickets for Wednesday as well as one competition day of the service member’s choice (Thursday through Sunday), while supplies last. Also, this program provides a complimentary food voucher for military attendees, which can be redeemed at a variety of on-site concession stands, as well as access to the Patriots’ Outpost, a hospitality venue. The vouchers and Patriots’ Outpost are available Thursday through Sunday.
Parking (all prices plus taxes, fees) near PGA National
Advance general parking online $10 (plus taxes and fees). $20 in person.
Location: Off-site at Dyer Park on Haverhill Road North. Shuttles will transport all spectators to the main entrance.Rideshare: Presented by TBC Corp. to PGA National, at 1 Ryder Cup Blvd., Palm Beach Gardens. Enter “PGA National Park” as your destination and tournament guests will be dropped off at the nearby Rideshare entrance. When leaving the course, exit tournament grounds through the Rideshare entry and follow championship signage to the designated Rideshare pickup area outside the gates.
Ride-hailing options: Use Uber or Lyft and get dropped off and/or picked up at our designated Uber location left of the security checkpoint at the main entrance.
Golf etiquette for Cognizant Classic 2025
Spectators will be removed immediately without warning for:
What can you take into the Cognizant Classic golf event?
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Personal bags, 6 inches by 6 inches or smaller
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Mobile phones (must be on silent mode)
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Portable radios with headsets
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Umbrellas without sleeves
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Collapsible chairs without chair bags
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Binoculars without case
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Seat cushions without carrying case
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Motorized scooters when used as a mobility aid
What are some prohibited items at Cognizant Classic?
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No glass cups or bottles except for medical or infant needs
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No memorabilia
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No computers or laptops
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No fireworks or laser pointers
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No lounge or oversized chairs
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No knives, firearms or weapons
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No video cameras
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No point-and-shoot, film or DSLR cameras (during competition rounds)
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No selfie sticks
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No beverages
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No radios, TVs or portable speakers
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No drones
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