Tickets on sale for PGA Tour event now called Cognizant Classic
One day after signing a six-year deal as the new title sponsor of the PGA Tour event in Palm Beach Gardens, Cognizant is celebrating by offering ticket packages at reduced rates.
The event formerly known as the Honda Classic returns to PGA National’s Champion Course, Feb. 29–March 3. Tickets went on sale Wednesday.
“We are committed to delivering the best and most engaging experiences possible and our team is hard at work building upon the tremendous success this tournament has enjoyed for over 50 years,” said Joie Chitwood, Cognizant Classic interim executive director. “We can’t wait to welcome fans back to witness all the 2024 event will have to offer.”
Daily tickets start at $30 plus taxes, or fans can purchase an upgraded daily ticket to Goslings Bear Trap starting at $100 plus taxes and fees.
Daily grounds tickets give spectators access to any open-to-the-public venue are thinking through a lot about course design, difficulty of the course, all of those elements,” Gaurav Chand, Cognizant’s chief marketing officer, told The Palm Beach Post.
Still, none of these excuses had made it any easier for locals to digest when about one-third of the top 30 golfers in the world live in the area and very few recently have bothered to make the 20to 30-minute drive to PGA National. and the chance to stand along the rope line to watch the action. A Bear Trap ticket offers additional access to the views of the par-3 17th hole and 16th green.
Up to two youths, age 15 and under, will be admitted free with a ticketed adult all week. All children 6 and older must have a ticket to access hospitality venues.
Prices for elevated venues such as the Waterford Club, Champions Club and Legends Club will be announced later. These venues feature all-inclusive food and beverage and premium views.
The military ticket program will launch in early 2024 and will be available while supplies last. In honor of the men and women who have served and are currently serving, the Cognizant Classic in partnership with Pratt & Whitney will offer complimentary tickets for active-duty, reservists, retirees, their registered dependents and
Thomas, who lives in Jupiter, understands when players decide to skip an event near their home.
“It’s strange being home and being in work mode,” Thomas said. “You wake up, you’re used to kind of doing your thing. We’re obviously practicing, but it’s different than tournament weeks. And it’s the best-case scenario because you’re sleeping in your own bed. But it is weird.
“You’ve played your whole life where non-retired veterans once play starts that Thursday.
Parking passes are not included in any ticket purchases. A separate parking pass is required each day of tournament week and must be purchased online in advance via TheCognizantClassic.com/parking. General parking at Dyer Park is available starting at $10 per day or at the BallenIsles parking lot for $25 per day plus tax and fees Thursday through Sunday. Parking will not be sold on-site and all parking passes will be digital.
Fans are encouraged to purchase early to guarantee the lowest price. Tickets can be purchased at TheCognizantClassic.com/tickets. Fans can purchase up to six tickets per day, per account.
A portion of all tournament proceeds benefits South Florida charities through the tournament’s beneficiary, the Children’s Healthcare Charity Inc. every single event you’ve played you’re staying anywhere but your house. So when you’re home, you just kind of disassociate the two. When you’re home you’re not in a competition so sometimes you’re like, ‘Wait, I have to wake up for a tee time tomorrow?’ It’s a strange thing.”
Since 2012, three locals have won: Thomas (2018), Rickie Fowler (2017) and Rory McIlroy (2012).