2024 Cognizant Classic final-round odds, golfers to watch

Mar 2, 2024; Palm Beach Gardens, Florida, USA; Shane Lowry plays his shot from the fourth tee during the third round of the Cognizant Classic in The Palm Beaches golf tournament. Mandatory Credit: Reinhold Matay-USA TODAY Sports

Three rounds are in the book at the 2024 Cognizant Classic and 22 golfers are within 5 strokes of the lead. Below, we look at the 2024 Cognizant Classic odds entering Sunday’s final round being played in Palm Beach Gardens, Fla. Check back throughout the season for our PGA Tour picks, predictions and best bets.

Shane Lowry, David Skinns and Austin Eckroat are tied at 13-under-par 200 and will take a 3-stroke lead into Sunday’s final round at PGA National (7,147 yards, par 71). Lowry is the top-ranked player among the leaders in the Golfweek/Sagarin rankings at No. 41.

Pre-tournament favorite Rory McIlroy (who opened at +750) is tied for 26th place at 7-under after rounds of 67-67-72. He’s at +4000 to rally from 6 strokes back. Defending champion Chris Kirk, who won at 14-under 266, is tied for 55th place at 3-under after shooting 67-70-73. He opened at +4000 to win.

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2024 Cognizant Classic – The leaders

Odds provided by BetMGM Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 1:09 a.m. ET.

Shane Lowry (+175)

The 36-year-old Irishman, who opened at +3300 to win, shot a 5-under 66 to go with a pair of 67s and will try for his 2nd career tour title. The No. 41 player in Golfweek’s rankings won The Open in 2019.

David Skinns (+800)

The 42-year-old Englishman, who opened at +60000 to win, shot a 5-under 66 to go with a 65-69 and will try for his 1st career title in his 33rd tour event. He’s the No. 391 player in Golfweek’s rankings.

Austin Eckroat (+350)

Golfweek’s No. 120 player starts tied for the lead at 13-under after rounds of 65-67-68. The 25-year-old pro from Oklahoma, who opened at +10000, is seeking his 1st title in his 50th tour start.

2024 Cognizant Classic – In the hunt

Before the final group tees off at 1:40 p.m. ET (1-3 p.m. ET Golf Channel; 3-6 p.m. ET NBC), here are 3 other players to watch as they try to chase down the leader.

Min Woo Lee (+1200): He starts tied for 4th place, 3 shots back at 10-under 203 after rounds of 67-70-66. Golfweek’s No. 27 opened at +3500.

Jacob Bridgeman (+3300): Golfweek’s No. 101 starts tied for 4th at 10-under after rounds of 70-68-65. He opened at +25000.

Martin Laird (+3500): He starts tied for 4th at 10-under after rounds of 68-69-66. Golfweek’s No. 321 opened at +40000.

2024 Cognizant Classic – Props update

Before the tournament started, we mentioned a few prop bets worth considering a play on. Let’s take a look at 2 of them.

Tom Kim (+350 to make top 5): Starts final round tied for 26th place at 7-under with rounds of 68-68-70.

Shane Lowry (+333 to make top 10): Start figuring out what to do with the winnings — if you bet it.

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