The Cognizant Classic is finished, but the impressions after this tournament are still fresh. Namely, many golfers have criticized the course set up at PGA National, believing such changes aren't that good.
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Jake Knapp did a great thing, carding a 59, setting an interesting record. Namely, he became the 15th golfer who managed to card a sub-60 round at this tournament.
The organizers of the tournament made various changes, making the work easier for golfers, but some consider it a wrong move.
Billy Horschel's statements from a few days ago caused a barrage of reaction, as the experienced golfer complained about the set-up.
However, Jack Nicklaus, the legend of golf, came to the defense of the course, emphasizing the modern golfers as well as the conditions.
"Guys hit it further, the conditions are good, you got a benign day and guys can shoot a good score," Nicklaus said, as quoted by Golf Magic.
"That's OK. I like that.
If a golf course won't yield to good golf then I don't think it's a very good golf course.
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Now if you have a day like we did Thursday and 3-under is the low score then I think it's the golf courses fault."
Billy Horschel shares nis views
Billy Horschel stressed a few days ago that he was happy for Knapp and his great first round, stressing that no one expected such an outcome. However, Horschel complained about the conditions, feeling that the overseed grass is not long enough, wanting to play this as a straight Bermuda. The experienced golfer admitted that he was disappointed because the course conditions made it possible to achieve very good results. It's a scenario he didn't hope for.
Joe Highsmith ultimately achieved victory, although many believed that Knapp was well on his way to it. That will be a huge motivation for the young golfer going forward.
