Jacob Bridgeman struggles after strong start at Biltmore Championship

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Last updated Sep 18, 2026

Jacob Bridgeman struggles after strong start at Biltmore Championship

Summary

Jacob Bridgeman began strong at the Biltmore Championship in Asheville, recording 10 under through 27 holes. However, his last nine holes saw trouble, particularly with bogeys on the par-3 second and fifth holes, and a double-bogey on the seventh. He finished the second round at 9 under, six strokes behind clubhouse leader Neil Shipley. Bridgeman's playing partners, Jackson Koivun and Webb Simpson, also performed well, with Koivun finishing at 4 under and Simpson at 5 under. The tournament features adjustments in tee times and TV coverage due to anticipated weather changes for Round 3.

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By the Numbers

•Jacob Bridgeman at 9 under, struggles on last nine holes
•Neil Shipley leads the tournament, Bridgeman trails by six
•Jackson Koivun finishes second round at 4 under
•Webb Simpson shoots 5 under, securing weekend play
•Tee times adjusted for Round 3 due to weather forecast

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7:29 PMYahoo Sports — 2026 Biltmore Championship: Jacob Bridgeman finds trouble after hot start

What they're saying

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The featured group of Jacob Bridgeman, Jackson Koivun, and Webb Simpson all recorded rounds of 67 or lower on Friday in Asheville. All three are chasing clubhouse leader Neil Shipley heading into the weekend.
— Yahoo Sports

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