Genesis Invitational 2026: Bridgeman Wins by One Stroke at Riviera
Jacob Bridgeman earned his first PGA Tour title at Riviera on February 22, finishing at 18 under ahead of Rory McIlroy and Kurt Kitayama.
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Jacob Bridgeman won the 2026 Genesis Invitational at Riviera Country Club on February 22, holding off Rory McIlroy and Kurt Kitayama by one stroke. His first PGA Tour victory came with a 266 total, 18 under par.
A six-shot lead becomes a one-shot victory
Bridgeman opened with rounds of 66, 64 and 64 to lead McIlroy by six strokes after Saturday. A closing 72 was enough to win, with a par at the final hole securing the title.
| Player | Finish | Final round | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jacob Bridgeman | Winner | 72 | 266 / −18 |
| Rory McIlroy | T2 | 67 | 267 / −17 |
| Kurt Kitayama | T2 | 64 | 267 / −17 |
| Adam Scott | 4th | 63 | 268 / −16 |
McIlroy birdied the last two holes to share second. Kitayama's 64 and Scott's 63 brought both into the leading group as Bridgeman's advantage narrowed.
The event returned to Riviera after the 2025 edition moved to Torrey Pines following the Los Angeles wildfires. The PGA Tour leaderboard lists the final scores, and Field Level Media's report follows Bridgeman's closing round.
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