Clemson Alum Jacob Bridgeman Makes Masters Cut After Strong Debut

The 26-year-old PGA Tour rookie is tied for 32nd after the first two rounds at Augusta National.

Apr. 10, 2026 at 11:21pm

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Jacob Bridgeman, a former Clemson Tiger golfer, made the cut at his first-ever Masters tournament. The 26-year-old PGA Tour rookie finished the first two rounds at 1-over par, good enough to advance to the weekend play at Augusta National Golf Club.

Why it matters

Bridgeman's strong debut at the Masters is a significant accomplishment for the young pro, who is currently second in the FedEx Cup standings after winning his first PGA Tour event earlier this year. As the 14th golfer from Clemson to play in the prestigious tournament, his performance also reflects well on the university's golf program.

The details

Bridgeman birdied three of his last six holes in the first round to finish 1-under, and followed that up with a 2-over round on Friday to make the cut. The three-time All-American from Inman, South Carolina, is making just his third appearance in a major tournament since earning his PGA Tour card last year.

  • Bridgeman finished the first 36 holes at 1-over par on April 7-8, 2026.
  • The third and fourth rounds of the 2026 Masters Tournament will take place on April 12-13, 2026.

The players

Jacob Bridgeman

A 26-year-old professional golfer and former Clemson Tiger, who is currently second in the FedEx Cup standings after winning his first PGA Tour event earlier this year.

Lucas Glover

A former Clemson golfer who has the most Masters Tournament appearances (11) in program history, including last year's tournament.

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What’s next

Bridgeman's tee time for the third round on Saturday, April 12 has not yet been determined, but he will look to continue his strong play and potentially move up the leaderboard over the weekend.

The takeaway

Jacob Bridgeman's impressive debut at the Masters Tournament, making the cut in his first appearance, is a testament to his strong play on the PGA Tour this season and the quality of the golf program at Clemson University. His performance has earned him recognition and sets him up for potentially more major championship appearances in the future.