2.25.26 | Matt Every & Smylie Kaufman | Cognizant Classic in The Palm Beaches Preview

On this Wednesday show, Gary dives into the big conversation around the Cognizant Classic and why the field has shifted over the years, plus what PGA National needs to keep its edge and identity as the Florida swing begins.

Gary also unveils the first 2026 edition of “Club 5,” our weekly heat check on the players trending right now, featuring names like Scottie Scheffler, Rory McIlroy, and Chris Gotterup.

Then it’s two great conversations. 2-Time PGA TOUR winner and Golf Analyst, Matt Every, joins with thoughts on what makes Florida golf different, how players adjust to Bermuda, and what this stretch of the schedule demands. PGA TOUR Winner, Golf Analyst, and host of ‘The Smylie Show’, Smylie Kaufman joins to talkabout Ludvig Åberg and Jordan Spieth returning to form, a look ahead to THE PLAYERS Championship, what that week truly feels like for players, and what’s missed most about the tournament’s former May setup.

We wrap with Dogs of the Week and our picks for the Cognizant Classic. 5 Clubs airs on Golf Channel and SiriusXM PGA TOUR Radio (Channel 92).

0:00 Opening Thoughts

2:45 Opinion on Cognizant Classic

9:50 Club 5 Power Rankings

13:56 Matt Every

28:00 Smylie Kauffman

42:55 Dogs and Picks of the Week

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