Jacob Bridgeman gains confidence from crowd at Medinah during Presidents Cup

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Last updated Sep 27, 2026

Jacob Bridgeman gains confidence from crowd at Medinah during Presidents Cup
Summary

Jacob Bridgeman received encouragement from the Medinah crowd before sinking a critical birdie putt in the Presidents Cup, helping the United States earn its 11th consecutive victory. Bridgeman, who had a 25-foot eagle attempt fall short, was reassured by a spectator's comment, boosting his confidence for the four-footer that secured his first point in the tournament. He expressed pride in clinching a win for his team after feeling emotional throughout the day. The U.S. sealed a 17-13 victory over the International team, led by captain Brandt Snedeker. The match featured intense play, with Bridgeman defeating Min Woo Lee 1 up.

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  • •Bridgeman made a four-foot birdie putt to win his match.
  • •The U.S. secured a 17-13 victory in the Presidents Cup.
  • •Bridgeman earned his first point as a Presidents Cup rookie.
  • •Min Woo Lee finished 2-2-1 at the tournament.
  • •Bridgeman ranks No. 1 on Tour in strokes gained putting.
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  • 11:58 PMYahoo Sports — 'This is cake': How Medinah crowd boosted Jacob Bridgeman's confidence before winning putt
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Jacob Bridgeman heard something off the 18th green at Medinah on Sunday afternoon that propelled him to sink his tournament-clinching birdie putt.

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