Joe Highsmith entered a rare club of PGA Tour winners accomplishing a feat at the 2025 Cognizant Classic that had not been seen in nearly a decade.

Riding a career-defining weekend performance and benefiting from his rivals' timely stumbles, Highsmith accomplished something truly remarkable—becoming the first PGA Tour player since Brandt Snedeker in 2016 to make the cut on the number then surge all the way to victory,

Highsmith eliminated the drama in the final hour with a flawless round and an unforgettable weekend he played in 14-under 128. His big run started with a wedge to 3 feet on No. 9. He two-putted for birdie on the par-5 10th and rolled in an 18-foot birdie on No. 11.