Austin Eckroat gets his 1st PGA Tour win by prevailing at Cognizant Classic
Austin Eckroat waited a long time to become a winner on the PGA Tour
By AP News
Published - Mar 04, 2024, 11:03 AM ET
Last Updated - Mar 04, 2024, 11:04 AM EST
PALM BEACH GARDENS, Fla. (AP) — Austin Eckroat waited a long time to become a winner on the PGA Tour. Another day didn’t hurt.
Eckroat got the first victory of his tour career Monday, topping Erik van Rooyen and Min Woo Lee by three shots to win the weather-delayed Cognizant Classic. Among his prizes: $1.62 million — by far his biggest golf payday — along with tour status for two years and a trip to the Masters for the first time.
Eckroat shot a final round of 4-under 67, finishing at 17-under 267.
He said he was nervous Monday. He hid it well, never giving up the lead.
