Joe Highsmith claimed his first PGA Tour victory at the 2025 Cognizant Classic, earning a $1.65 million winner's share from the $9.2 million total purse. Highsmith shot consecutive rounds of 64 on Saturday and Sunday to secure the win.

Despite struggling during his warmup session, Highsmith's mental game remained strong. He credited his focus on course management for his success, particularly noting his hot putting streak that included birdie putts from 14, 15, and 36 feet during Saturday's round.


Complete Prize Money Breakdown (Top Finishers):

• 1st: Joe Highsmith - $1,656,000
• T2: Jacob Bridgeman, J.J. Spaun - $818,000 each
• T4: Max McGreevy, Ben Griffin - $414,000 each
• T6: Russell Henley, Jake Knapp, Michael Kim - $310,500 each
• T9: Jordan Spieth, Erik van Rooyen - $259,900 each

Notable finishes include:

• T11: Shane Lowry, Min Woo Lee, Sepp Straka ($184,985 each)
• T18: Rickie Fowler ($117,606)
• T24: Billy Horschel, Daniel Berger ($73,271 each)
• T31: Brian Harman ($52,637)

Amateur Luke Clanton finished T18 but did not receive prize money, resulting in adjusted payouts for other players.

The tournament, played at PGA National, showcased competitive golf throughout all four rounds, with Highsmith's weekend charge ultimately proving decisive in securing his breakthrough PGA Tour victory.

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