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Cognizant Classic Moves Tee Times Up for Third Round

The Cognizant Classic has moved Saturday’s third‑round tee times earlier at PGA National to dodge forecasted thunderstorms, with the first groups teeing off at 7:28 a.m. and leaders at 9:40 a.m.

The tournament has advanced the start times for Saturday’s third round at PGA National, as a 50% chance of showers at 1 p.m. and a 60% chance of thunderstorms at 5 p.m. loom. Players will tee off in threesomes from the 1st and 10th tees, with the first groups starting at 7:28 a.m. and the leaders at 9:40 a.m.

Austin Smotherman remains the tournament leader after 36 holes, holding an 11‑under 131 score, while Taylor Moore sits in second at 8‑under.