Jacob Bridgeman speaks after Round 1 of the Genesis Invitational at Riviera, where he posted 5-under par (-5) to take the clubhouse lead in tough conditions.
Bridgeman describes a day of heavy rain, cold temperatures, and wind that “might have been a little bit harder than the rain.” He explains why the weather actually played into one of his strengths: flighting shots down, controlling distance in the wind, and avoiding the high “ballooning” shots that got punished.
He also revisits last week’s dramatic finish at Pebble Beach on No. 18 — taking a risk to try to make eagle, then having to restart after an unfortunate bounce — and why he didn’t want to “ice” Collin Morikawa as the final hole played out.
Plus: Bridgeman talks about finally getting a true offseason after making the TOUR Championship, feeling more comfortable around the game’s biggest names (including playing with Rory McIlroy), and even a possible “good luck charm”: getting married on December 19.
📍 Tournament: The Genesis Invitational (PGA TOUR)
🏟️ Course: Riviera Country Club
🎙️ Segment: Round 1 Quick Quotes / Post-Round Interview
⛳ Player: Jacob Bridgeman
Chapters (optional):
0:00 Battling rain & wind at Riviera
0:35 Why wind favored his shot flight
1:05 Pebble Beach No. 18 story (risk + restart)
2:10 First real offseason after TOUR Championship
2:40 “Got married Dec 19” good-luck charm
3:10 Comfort playing with Rory / big crowds
3:45 West Coast swing vs Florida comfort zone (Bermuda)
4:20 Still learning poa annua greens
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