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PGA Rookie David Ford Faces Tough Day at Cognizant Classic

2/28/2026

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David Ford, a 23-year-old PGA Tour rookie, posted a 72 in the 2026 Cognizant Classic.
His card shows eight pars, four bogeys, three birdies, and a quadruple-bogey on the 17th, "The Bear Trap".
The round spiraled after his tee shot landed in the water twice, incurring a major penalty.
Entering the event, Ford had made two of three cuts, signaling early PGA Tour potential.

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Story summary

David Ford, a 23-year-old PGA Tour rookie, posted a 72 in the 2026 Cognizant Classic.
His card shows eight pars, four bogeys, three birdies, and a quadruple-bogey on the 17th, "The Bear Trap".
The round spiraled after his tee shot landed in the water twice, incurring a major penalty.
Entering the event, Ford had made two of three cuts, signaling early PGA Tour potential.