Jacob Bridgeman had a choice to make before opting for a career in golf, but he's barely looked back, first with an impressive college career and now as one of the PGA Tour's rising stars.
Here are 15 things to know about the American.
Jacob Bridgeman Facts
1. Jacob Bridgeman was born on 6 December 1999 in Inman, South Carolina.
2. Growing up, he was as accomplished at baseball as golf, but ultimately decided to pursue golf as he disliked baseball practice.
3. He played in his first tournament when he was seven.
4. He took lessons from Tommy Biershenk, who was on the PGA Tour in 2012.
5. He was a three-time individual state champion in high school.
6. He played for the US in the 2017 Junior Presidents Cup.
7. Four years later, he represented his country in the Arnold Palmer Cup.
8. In 2018, he began attending Clemson University, where he majored in mathematical science.
9. On the course, he made a big impact in college golf with five wins, which tied him with DJ Trahan and Chris Patton for most victories in the program’s history.
10. Jacob also set a Clemson record with 50 career rounds in the 60s.
11. He was named the ACC Golfer of the Year in 2022.
12. After finishing second in the 2022 PGA Tour University ranking, Bridgeman turned professional and began playing on the Korn Ferry Tour.
13. The following year, he earned his PGA Tour card after finishing 14th on the Korn Ferry Tour points list.
14 In his rookie season, he led the 3M Open after a first round of 63 before finishing T19. However, it was early in the 2025 season where he really came to prominence. He was clubhouse leader at the Cognizant Classic before finishing T2 behind Joe Highsmith.
15. Bridgeman noted his targets for 2025 in a journal. Among them was at least four top 10s and reaching the Tour Championship, both of which he achieved.
Born |
6 December 1999 - Inman, South Carolina |
Height |
5'10" (1.77m |
Former Tour |
Korn Ferry Tour |
Current Tour |
PGA Tour |
Highest OWGR |
112th |
