PGA Tour’s $8M Honda Classic Set to Be Replaced as Cognizant Classic: Deal to Be Finalised Soon

PGA Tour has a deal in the works! In a surprising revelation to the golfing world, the PGA Tour has reportedly decided to change the name of one of its tournaments. And consequently, the event, up until now, known as the Honda Classic would change to the Cognizant Classic in a groundbreaking move.

The decision to change names would be made as a result of a deal that is set to be finalized by the company with the men’s golfing body. What’s more, the sudden announcement came as nothing short of a surprise to the golfing community since such a change would be brought in following a long 42 years no less!

PGA Tour changes the event’s name in a ‘Classic’ move

The 2023 edition of the Honda Classic saw Chris Kirk emerging victorious. Moreover, he was able to clinch the win owing to a scintillating performance at 14-under 266 leading to a playoff with Eric Cole and subsequently winning the same. But, little did the champ know that from 2024, the event would be known differently.

A deal is being finalized with Cognizant that would lead to the golf world bearing witness to a change in the title sponsor for the former Honda Classic. Moreover, the event would see its name change to The Cognizant Classic, as per the name of the new company that would close the contract with the PGA Tour.

The information technology services and consulting company, has taken over the mantle of sponsors from the American company Honda for the event. And thus, the biggest sporting event in Palm Beach County would see a change in its name after a long duration of 42 years when it was known as the American Motors Inverrary Classic in 1981.

The tournament that boasts a prize purse of $8 million in 2023 would also witness other changes involving “the PGA Tour’s Championship Management division” which “will be assuming control of the event.” Moreover, the competition which saw itself being played at the PGA National for the past 17 years would be held from February 29th to the 3rd of March, 2024.

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The recent news would have come as nothing short of a huge relief for the PGA Tour which saw the golfing body suffering a setback of sorts a little while back with Wells Fargo. What’s more, the financial company had withdrawn its sponsorship of the Wells Fargo Championship in the coming season leading to a big blow to the men’s circuit following Jon Rahm’s defection.

Nevertheless, with the recent news, it seems as if the PGA Tour will experience good pastures going forward in 2024. Moreover, as Cognizant plans to grow and improve the event, one can hope it leads to a better experience for the players and fans alike in the community.

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