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While fans watch the Honda Classic from the ropes and from home on WPTV, one of the youngest fans will be glued in to the action with particular interest.Cameron Middleton is 6 years old and golf is his passion. During the pandemic, he has spent his days playing golf, doing trick shots in his home and watching the sport."I have five new Under Armor medals and I won my age division when I wasn't even old enough," he said.In 2020, at age 5, he achieved his second hole-in-one."It was amazing," he said. "I was 67 yards out, and mommy filmed it."RELATED: Honda Classic headlinesHis father challenges him with various incentives in their play. They don't play for money."Like, strawberry drinks," he said.He admires Rickie Fowler the most right now, and even wears golf gear to reflect Fowler's style...

The Honda Classic is sold out Saturday and Sunday. But if you were one of the lucky 10,000 to get daily tickets, here are some fun things you can do to upgrade your experience.Public StandsWith general admission there are free stands you can take advantage of, no upgrade required.The Corona Premier Clubhouse Open to the public and features unparalleled 360-degree views of 5 key holes on the back 9. There is a giant golf ball there perfect for taking social media photos.Nicklaus Neighborhood This venue is located on 18, the venue includes complimentary family care lounges, covered seating, and family-friendly amenities for all.The Champagne Lounge This tent is an upscale public hospitality venue featuring premium Taittinger champagne. Open to the public, the lounge also includes an outdoor ...

Jack and Barbara Nicklaus' philanthropic endeavors at children's hospitals are well known. This year, the tournament's philanthropic arm, Honda Cares, is focused on Nicklaus Children's Health Care Foundation.Jack and Barbara are known for saying, "The Honda Classic isn't just a tournament." "Well, from our standpoint, you know, the tournament is a golf tournament, but this is a fundraiser for us, for the community, to be able to help children," golf legend Jack said. "And the hundreds of other charities that the Honda Classic supports, so it's a big fundraiser." A portion of the proceeds benefits the Nicklaus Children's Health Care Foundation in support of Nicklaus Children's Hospitals and pediatric programs at Jupiter Medical Center.Jack said that wasn't always the case for PGA tournament...

Aaron Wise is making PGA National look easy. Wise shot his second consecutive round of 6-under 64 on Friday, moving to 12 under through two rounds of the Honda Classic. His 128 is the lowest 36-hole score at PGA National since the tournament moved there 15 years ago and marks the first 36-hole lead of Wise's PGA Tour career. He had a pair of eagles to highlight the day, his first two of 2021, and is three shots clear of Brandon Hagy (62) and first-round leader Matt Jones (70).

Anyone who's ever been to the Honda Classic most likely knows one of the more popular venues for guests is "The Bear Trap."But what's become another staple about 20 feet off the course is the "Beer Trap," set up by one man living along the Champion course at PGA National.This year, his years-long tradition took on a more sentimental meaning.Larry Murphy looked forward to the Honda Classic every year, treating it like a holiday.His daughter, Amy Messick, said it was a perk of living along the course near the 15th tee."He could sit here in a chair for hours on end, as long as you kept bringing him drinks," Messick laughed.Almost 15 years ago, Murphy, an avid golfer, was playing a round of golf with Messick's husband and his son."We knew they were going to be coming around on this hole, and s...

Phil Mickelson struggled with his putting a bit throughout "The Bear Trap." But that didn't mean the fun and the fans didn't follow Mickelson.Mickelson was the pro with the biggest following at Saturday's Honda Classic.Fans looked like ants marching in single file at times and bees swarming at other times."I just really want to see him play good out here," fan Kyle Logan said. "He's a legend. He's a classic."

Aaron Wise was leading by six shots at one point during the third round of the Honda Classic, looking well on his way to a runaway victory. By day's end, he wasn't even in the lead. That distinction goes to Matt Jones, the first-round leader who is now the leader going into the final round as well. Jones grinded out a 1-under 69 on Saturday to get to 10 under for the week. He leads Wise and J.B. Holmes by three shots.

Three days into the Honda Classic and fans just can't get enough of Phil Mickelson.It's a good thing the veteran PGA Tour golfer is so beloved, because he's been off his game since stepping onto the Champion course at PGA National earlier this week.Mickelson has missed the fairway nearly half the time through three rounds of the Honda Classic.Anyways, the first weekend of the tournament saw plenty of spectators, despite a limited capacity. Don't believe us? Check it out for yourself.On the golf front, Aaron Wise began the day as the leader, but first-round leader Matt Jones rose to the top of the leaderboard by day's end.Check out the highs (and lows) of the day.A new champion will hoist the trophy Sunday.Don't forget to watch the final round on WPTV.

Matt Jones won the Honda Classic and is headed back to the Masters. Jones got his second career PGA Tour win Sunday, seven years after his first at the Houston Open. He finished the week at 12-under 268 and the five-shot margin over runner-up Brandon Hagy matched the Honda record. Jones started the week with a 9-under 61 that tied the course record at PGA National. He reclaimed the lead in the third round and kept it the whole way Sunday to finish off the win and secure his second Masters invitation.

Matt Jones is the 2021 winner of the Honda Classic.No, not that Matt Jones (although that would be something). We're talking about Australia's Matt Jones, who punched his ticket to the Masters by notching his first PGA Tour win in seven years.Never heard of him? That's OK. We hadn't either.Jones had a pretty solid weekend, tying a Champion course record with a 9-under 61 on the first day of competition at PGA National.His 5-shot lead on runner-up Brandon Hagy matched the tournament record.The 40-year-old Australian resident had not won a tour event since the 2014 Houston Open.Here's what he had to say to ESPN 106.3 FM after winning the trophy.Many of the South Florida golfers we've come to expect at the tournament either dropped out because of injury or testing positive for COVID-19, or th...