PGA Tour steps in with preferred lies rule as final round of Cognizant Classic faces rough weather
The PGA Tour confirmed preferred lies will be used in the final round of the Cognizant Classic due to expected rain and wind at PGA National. Shane Lowry and Austin Smotherman lead heading into Sunday. The rule has caused debate among fans, especially after similar decisions earlier this season, including at the AT&T Pebble Beach Pro-Am and TOUR Championship.
The PGA Tour confirmed preferred lies will be used in the final round of the Cognizant Classic due to expected rain and wind at PGA National. Shane Lowry and Austin Smotherman lead heading into Sunday. The rule has caused debate among fans, especially after similar decisions earlier this season, including at the AT&T Pebble Beach Pro-Am and TOUR Championship.
