No Laying Up - Golf Podcast 1122: Jacob Bridgeman wins the Genesis & Jeeno Thitikul's big win at home
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Feb 23, 2026 A week of rain-softened Riviera and how it turned into a putting contest. Jacob Bridgeman's big lead, nervy finish, and record-tinged scoring streak. Rory McIlroy's shotmaking and recovery over the weekend. Jeeno Thitikul's big home win at the Honda LPGA Thailand. Debates on course setup, West Coast swing MVPs, and tour policy moves.
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Bridgman’s Quiet Consistency Secures Genesis Win
- Jacob Bridgman's steady, incremental play won Riviera after a six-shot lead, showing consistency beats flash.
- He tied Joaquin Niemann's 54-hole record, holed multiple short putts, and closed with a nervy four‑to‑five footer on 18 to win by one.
Playing With Bridgman Revealed His Methodical Game
- Chris Solly and Tron Carter played Bridgman at a pro‑am and came away impressed by his lack of weaknesses and calm demeanor.
- Solly recalls Bridgman explaining a precise wedge system for 65‑yard shots, showing his calculated approach.
A New Prototype Of Tour Success Emerges
- Bridgman represents a new, less flashy pathway to elite golf: steady under‑the‑radar development from college and Corn Fairy Tour to PGA wins.
- Hosts compared him to Lucas Glover: reliable, high floor with hidden upside.