After one round of action at the 2025 Cognizant Classic, Jake Knapp is sitting on a score that would be low enough to win this tournament most years. Through 18 holes, however, it is clear that this year at PGA National is nothing like those in the past.

PALM BEACH GARDENS, Fla. (AP) — Jake Knapp survived a wild Saturday at the Cognizant Classic and avoided calamity at the troublesome par-3 15th by making a pair of late birdies for a 3-under 68 and a one-shot lead going into the final round at PGA National.

The field of 144 PGA Tour golfers features five from the top 22: Russell Henley, Sepp Straka, Shane Lowry of Jupiter, Billy Horschel and Sungjae Im.