The PGA Tour is in Palm Beach Gardens this week for the Cognizant Classic 2026. This week’s event will begin on Thursday, February 26 at the PGA National Resort’s Champion Course in Palm Beach Gardens, Florida.

The weather at the PGA National Resort is going to be between 80 and 85 degrees Fahrenheit. While there is no rain forecast on Day 1, the weather will take a turn the following day and the probability is the highest on Saturday.

The third day might also witness heavy thunderstorms and widespread showers. Following this, Sunday will be calmer compared to the first two days with sunny spells and lesser chances of rain.

The Cognizant Classic 2026 will feature 123 players in action, competing for a prize money of $9.6 million and the winner will bag a share of $1.728 million. Joe Highsmith is the defending champion and will look to become the first player since Jack Nicklaus to successfully defend the title.

Weather details for the Cognizant Classic 2026 explored

Here’s a look at the weather details for the Cognizant Classic 2026:

Thursday, February 26

Wind:

• Direction: SSE
• Speed: 19 km/h
• Wind Gusts: Up to 37 km/h

Precipitation:

• Chance of precipitation: 0%
• Chance of thunderstorms: 0%
• Expected rainfall: 0.0 mm

Cloud Cover:

• 52% cloudiness expected through the day.

Temperature:

• High: 80.6°

Conditions:

• Bright periods; breezy this afternoon

Alerts:

• Rip Current Statement
• 05:00 Monday – 19:00 Thursday)

Friday, February 27

Wind:

• Direction: SE
• Speed: 15 km/h
• Wind Gusts: Up to 24 km/h

Precipitation:

• Chance of precipitation: 55%
• Chance of thunderstorms: 33%
• Expected rainfall: 1.3 mm
• Rain: 1.3 mm
• Hours of precipitation: 0.5
• Hours of rain: 0.5

Cloud Cover:

• 53% cloudiness expected through the day.

Temperature:

• High: 84°

Conditions:

• Bright periods with a thunderstorm later in the afternoon

Saturday, February 28

Wind:

• Direction: SE
• Speed: 13 km/h
• Wind Gusts: Up to 24 km/h

Precipitation:

• Chance of precipitation: 93%
• Chance of thunderstorms: 56%
• Expected rainfall: 13.7 mm
• Rain: 13.7 mm
• Hours of precipitation: 4
• Hours of rain: 4

Cloud Cover:

• 70% cloudiness expected through the day.

Temperature:

• High: 82.4°

Conditions:

• A couple of showers and a heavy thunderstorm; broken cloud and sunny spells.
• Storms may bring flooding downpours and localized damaging wind gusts.

Sunday, March 1

Wind:

• Direction: NE
• Speed: 15 km/h
• Wind Gusts: Up to 30 km/h

Precipitation:

• Chance of precipitation: 25%
• Chance of thunderstorms: 2%
• Expected rainfall: 0.0 mm

Cloud Cover:

• 37% cloudiness expected through the day.

Temperature:

• High: 80.6°

Conditions:

• Sunny periods