Jeffrey Kang betting profile: Cognizant Classic in The Palm Beaches
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Jeffrey Kang of the United States plays a shot from a bunker on the eighth hole during the second round of The American Express 2026 at La Quinta Country Club on January 23, 2026 in La Quinta, California. (Orlando Ramirez/Getty Images)
Jeffrey Kang has not competed in the Cognizant Classic in The Palm Beaches in the past five years. He'll tee off at PGA National - Champion Course Feb. 26-March 1 with his sights set on making an impact in his return to the tournament.
At the Cognizant Classic in The Palm Beaches
- This is Kang's first time competing in the tournament in the past five years.
- Joe Highsmith won this tournament in 2025, finishing at 19-under.
Kang's recent results
| Date | Tournament name | Result | Round scores | To par | FedExCup points |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb. 8, 2026 | WM Phoenix Open | MC | 71-73 | +2 | -- |
| Feb. 1, 2026 | Farmers Insurance Open | MC | 75-72 | +3 | -- |
| Jan. 25, 2026 | The American Express | MC | 73-67-69 | -7 | -- |
| Jan. 18, 2026 | Sony Open in Hawaii | MC | 74-73 | +7 | -- |
| Oct. 12, 2025 | Korn Ferry Tour Championship presented by United Leasing & Finance | T24 | 69-72-72-73 | -2 | 36.833 |
| Oct. 5, 2025 | Compliance Solutions Championship | T43 | 71-63-67-68 | -15 | 12.143 |
| Sept. 21, 2025 | Nationwide Children's Hospital Championship | T4 | 67-71-66-67 | -13 | 135.000 |
| Sept. 14, 2025 | Simmons Bank Open for the Snedeker Foundation | MC | 72-67 | -1 | -- |
| Aug. 17, 2025 | Albertsons Boise Open presented by Chevron | 2 | 67-67-64-65 | -21 | 300.000 |
| Aug. 10, 2025 | Pinnacle Bank Championship presented by Woodhouse | T51 | 70-69-73-69 | -3 | 6.629 |
Kang's recent performances
- Kang has finished in the top five twice over his last ten appearances.
- He had his best finish at the Albertsons Boise Open presented by Chevron, where he finished second with a score of 21-under.
- Kang has an average of -0.661 Strokes Gained: Off-the-Tee in his past five tournaments.
- He has an average of -0.390 Strokes Gained: Putting in his past five tournaments.
- Kang has averaged -0.994 Strokes Gained: Total in his past five tournaments.
Kang's Strokes Gained rankings
| Category | Overall TOUR rank | Overall | Last five starts |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average Strokes Gained: Off-the-Tee | 167 | -1.430 | -0.661 |
| Average Strokes Gained: Approach the Green | 69 | 0.190 | 0.090 |
| Average Strokes Gained: Around-the-Green | 100 | -0.069 | -0.033 |
| Average Strokes Gained: Putting | 152 | -0.846 | -0.390 |
| Average Strokes Gained: Total | 160 | -2.154 | -0.994 |
Kang's advanced stats and rankings
- Kang has posted a Strokes Gained: Off-the-Tee average of -1.430 (167th) this season, while his average Driving Distance of 307.4 yards ranked 64th on TOUR.
- In terms of Strokes Gained: Approach the Green this season, Kang has sported a 0.190 mark that ranks 69th on TOUR. He ranks 166th with a 60.49% Greens in Regulation rate.
- On the greens, Kang has delivered a -0.846 Strokes Gained: Putting mark this season, which places him 152nd on TOUR. In addition, he ranks 80th with a Putts Per Round average of 28.89, and he ranks 162nd by breaking par 17.90% of the time.
All stats in this article are accurate for Kang as of the start of the Cognizant Classic in The Palm Beaches.
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