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Jacob Bridgeman wins first PGA Tour title at Genesis Invitational
Bridgeman beats Rory McIlroy and Kurt Kitayama to claim victory
Feb. 22, 2026 at 11:21pm
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Jacob Bridgeman, a 26-year-old from South Carolina, has won his first PGA Tour title at the Genesis Invitational. Bridgeman held off a late charge from Rory McIlroy and Kurt Kitayama to claim the one-shot victory with a score of 18-under par.
Why it matters
Bridgeman's win marks his first career PGA Tour victory and comes after he finished tied for 8th at the AT&T Pebble Beach Pro-Am the previous week. The win will help secure his status on the PGA Tour and earn him a spot in the lucrative Tour Championship later this year.
The details
Bridgeman entered the final round with a six-shot lead over the field, but had to hold off a late surge from McIlroy and Kitayama. Despite a bogey on the 16th hole and a poor second shot on 17, Bridgeman remained composed to clinch the one-shot victory. McIlroy and Kitayama finished tied for second at 17-under par.
- Bridgeman finished tied for 8th at the AT&T Pebble Beach Pro-Am the previous week.
- The Genesis Invitational was played on February 22, 2026.
The players
Jacob Bridgeman
A 26-year-old professional golfer from South Carolina who has just won his first PGA Tour title at the Genesis Invitational.
Rory McIlroy
A professional golfer from Northern Ireland who finished tied for second at the Genesis Invitational.
Kurt Kitayama
A professional golfer who also finished tied for second at the Genesis Invitational.
What they’re saying
“I can't believe I've won my first PGA Tour event. It's a dream come true.”
— Jacob Bridgeman
What’s next
Bridgeman will look to build on this win and secure his spot in the lucrative Tour Championship later this year.
The takeaway
Bridgeman's victory at the Genesis Invitational marks a breakthrough moment in his young PGA Tour career, as he held off a talented field to claim his first career title.
