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<h2>Aaron Rai's Impressive Performance at Cognizant Classic</h2>
<p><strong>Date:</strong> 19H AGO</p>
<p>Aaron Rai showcased his skills by hitting a 107-yard approach shot to just 4 feet, setting up a birdie on No. 18 at the Cognizant Classic.</p>
<p>Last week, Jacob Bridgeman celebrated his first victory on the PGA TOUR at The Genesis Invitational. This week, Austin Smotherman might be on the brink of a similar breakthrough in Florida.</p>
<p>Continuing his strong play, Smotherman maintained his momentum on Friday at the Cognizant Classic in The Palm Beaches, extending his lead after an impressive opening round of 62. He is now three shots ahead heading into the weekend. His odds to win at DraftKings have improved to +210, with only Taylor Moore and Nico Echavarria listed under +1000.</p>
<p>Smotherman has only made three bogeys over the first 36 holes on the challenging PGA National's The Champion Course. He leads the field in Strokes Gained: Putting and ranks third in Strokes Gained: Tee-to-Green. Despite three missed cuts in four starts this season, he finds himself in a prime position.</p>
<p>Taking the chase is Moore, who has a single TOUR win at the Valspar Championship a few years back. Shane Lowry, however, remains a prominent name on the leaderboard but is facing a six-shot gap heading into the weekend, where tee times for the third round are adjusted due to expected severe weather.</p>
<h3>Betting Insights</h3>
<p>Among the players to watch is Aaron Rai, marked at +200 for the Top U.K. & Ireland category. With Lowry and Seamus Power also in contention, Rai offers good value in a tight race, especially given the potential impact of inclement weather. His two-glove technique may provide an edge in wet conditions, as evidenced by his previous win at the water-logged Wyndham Championship.</p>
<p>Although Daniel Berger faced struggles with his putter during the second round, he remains a solid contender given his seventh place in Strokes Gained: Tee-to-Green and 11th in Strokes Gained: Approach. If he can improve his putting, he has a great chance to move up the leaderboard and potentially secure another top-5 finish at this event.</p>
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