Billy Horschel, alligator and PGA National Golf Club

Billy Horschel, praised by PETA for treatment of alligator, still chasing first Florida win
Billy Horschel calls winning in his home state a "pride factor." The closest he's come in 40 starts in Florida is tied for second at the 2022 API.
Jack Nicklaus responds to Billy Horschel’s criticism of PGA National's course changes
"Guys hit it further, the conditions are good, you got a benign day and guys can shoot a good score," Nicklaus said.
Billy Horschel saves golf fans from alligator at Cognizant Classic
Billy Horschel, the world’s No. 20 player, took matters into his own hand by chasing an invading alligator back into the water in a wild scene at the Cognizant Classic on Thursday.
PGA Tour Cognizant Classic: Billy Horschel chases alligator off PGA National course
This wasn’t Horschel’s first encounter with alligators. He was born in Grant, Florida and has spent his 38 years living in the Sunshine State.
Golfer Billy Horschel uses wedge to wrangle gator at Cognizant Classic
Billy Horschel fired a 5-under 66 at the Cognizant Classic on Thursday in Palm Beach Gardens, Fla., but his most impressive club work was his use of a wedge to wrangle a gator as he finished out the first round.
Billy Horschel goes full Florida man, uses wedge to push away alligator at Cognizant Classic
Billy Horschel used a wedge to get rid of an alligator that was crossing the eighth hole at the 2025 Cognizant Classic.
Billy Horschel faces off with an alligator during the first round of Cognizant
The Congizant Classic brought some interesting moments immediately Thursday, with Billy Horschel as one of the main actors. Namely, an experienced golfer saw an alligator on the golf course during the first round, visibly surprised by what was happening. After finishing the sixth hole, Horschel found himself in an interesting situation.
Billy Horschel wins Gator vs. gator matchup at PGA National
The Florida native grabbed a 60-degree wedge, poked at the gator and got it to retreat back to the water. And he made it look easy. "I'm not afraid of gators," Horschel said. "Lis
PGA golfer Billy Horschel scares a gator off Florida golf course
The longtime pro produced one of the finest rounds in golf history at the Cognizant Classic. Ross Chastain has the best average finish at COTA among active drivers but could face a challenge from teammate Shane van Gisbergen.
PGA Tour: Billy Horschel 'Not Afraid,' Fends Off Gator at Cognizant Classic
Billy Horschel, the Florida native, was right at home during Thursday's opening round of the Cognizant Classic, for more ...
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Billy Horschel, Russell Henley, Sungjae Im, FSU's Luke Clanton in Cognizant Classic field
Three top-25 golfers, Russell Henley, Billy Horschel, and Sungjae Im, will play in the Cognizant Classic. Top-ranked ...
Cognizant Classic Picks, Props and Predictions: SI Panel Betting on Daniel Berger and Billy Horschel
For the second week in a row, the SI Golf betting panel narrowly missed on a longshot, with Matt Vincenzi and Brian Kirschner ...