[Winners Club] Bridgeman: "Precise Tee Shots Made the Difference"

by Roh Woolae

Published 22 Sep.2026 07:49(KST)

Comeback Win at the Fall Series Biltmore Championship

10-Under Final Round with 1 Eagle and 8 Birdies

92.31% Driving Accuracy Powers Victory

Jacob Bridgeman (USA) claimed the top spot with precise tee shots.

On September 21, during the final round of the first event of the PGA Tour Fall Series—the Biltmore Championship (total prize money: 5 million dollars)—held at The Cliffs at Walnut Cove (par 71) in Asheville, North Carolina, Bridgeman put on an impressive performance. He finished the round without a bogey, carding 1 eagle and 8 birdies. His remarkable score of 10-under-par 61 secured him a two-shot victory. This marked his second win of the season and his second title in seven months, following the Genesis Invitational in February. He earned a winner's prize of 900,000 dollars (approximately KRW 1.24 billion).

Jacob Brigham is teeing off on the 18th hole during the 4th round of the Biltmore Championship. Asheville=AFP Yonhap News

Bridgeman's accurate tee shots stood out on the final day of the tournament. He hit 13 tee shots, landing 12 of them on the fairway. His driving accuracy was 92.31%. After sending his drives far and accurately, he attacked the greens with short irons. His average number of putts per hole was 1.57, demonstrating excellent putting as well.

Bridgeman plays with TaylorMade equipment. His driver is a TaylorMade Qi4D with a 10.5-degree loft—renowned for its impressive distance and forgiveness. The club is designed based on feedback from world-class players and aims to maximize head performance, speed, and stability.

Having achieved victory in front of his family, Bridgeman said with a big smile, "My parents weren't there for my first win," adding, "I didn't expect to win so soon in front of them."