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Jacob Bridgeman Wins Genesis Invitational by One, Fending Off McIlroy and Kitayama at Riviera

The victory at Tiger Woods’ signature event brings a $4 million payday, elevating his ranking.

Overview

  • Bridgeman closed with a 1-over 72 to finish 18-under, sealing his first PGA Tour title with a three-foot par putt on the 72nd hole after leading by as many as seven.
  • Rory McIlroy shot 67 with a long birdie at 18 and Kurt Kitayama posted 64, both finishing one stroke back at 17-under.
  • Bridgeman did not make a birdie over his final 15 holes on Sunday yet maintained control under mounting pressure.
  • A decisive 38-minute burst on Saturday—spanning the 10th to 12th—grew his lead from one to five and sent his win probability soaring, proving the tournament’s turning point.
  • He became the first debut winner at Riviera since 2005 as Woods greeted him on the 18th, and the result ended Scottie Scheffler’s run of 18 consecutive PGA Tour top-10s.