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Nico Echavarria’s Win: Inside the WITB at the 2026 Cognizant Classic

All Square 3 min read • 2 Mar

The 2026 Cognizant Classic turned into a Sunday thriller — and Nico Echavarria was ready when the moment arrived. Starting the closing stretch three shots behind, he applied relentless pressure with precise iron play and clutch putting, ultimately sealing the title after a dramatic late leaderboard swing at PGA National. His closing 66 capped a weekend without a single bogey, showcasing the calm control that has become a trademark of his game.

Nico Echavarria at the 2026 Cognizant Classic

Echavarria’s equipment setup played a central role in that consistency. The Colombian trusted a Srixon ZXi Diamond driver for accuracy, a TaylorMade Qi10 fairway wood, and a split Srixon iron set that delivered the pinpoint 7-iron shot on the 17th hole — one of the defining swings of the tournament. On the greens, his Odyssey Tri-Hot 5K putter helped convert key opportunities that ultimately separated him from a crowded leaderboard.

Now a three-time PGA Tour winner, Echavarria’s journey from Medellín to the sport’s biggest stages reflects years of gradual ascent through developmental tours before breaking through at the Puerto Rico Open in 2023 and adding the Zozo Championship in 2024. With this latest victory, he not only strengthened his reputation as a player who thrives under pressure but also confirmed his place among the PGA Tour’s most consistent emerging contenders.

Below, we take a closer look at the exact clubs Nico Echavarria used to win the 2026 Cognizant Classic — breaking down every club in the bag and how each one contributed to his victory.