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Yahoo
05-08-2025
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- Yahoo
Jacob Bridgeman an example that having a PGA Tour card is enough to earn the way
His rookie year on the PGA Tour was challenging enough for Jacob Bridgeman. He got in 20 tournaments, none of them majors or The Players Championship, $20 million signature events or the FedEx Cup playoffs. He played seven times in the fall and did just well enough to keep his heart rate down and his ranking inside the top 125 to keep his card. And then the PGA Tour approved a plan during the final week of 2024 to reduce the number of players keeping their cards to 100. Gulp. 'I think it makes it tougher and tougher on the rookies,' Bridgeman said. 'I feel like my rookie year was really hard, and this one was probably harder because there were less cards." Bridgeman said he was neutral toward the change. The purpose was to make sure anyone who had a card could get into enough tournaments, and smaller fields in 2026 would keep rounds from not finishing because of darkness. And yes, it would be more competitive than ever. Camilo Villegas was chairman of Player Advisory Council that proposed the changes and acknowledged it would be harder to keep a card. 'But if we perform, there's an opportunity to make an unbelievable living," Villegas said. Bridgeman performed. He spoke Monday evening from Memphis, Tennessee, the first of three playoff events that determine the FedEx Cup champion. Bridgeman is No. 33 in the FedEx Cup, all but assured of staying in the top 50 to advance to the BMW Championship that will get him in all eight of the $20 million signature events next year. The ultimate goal — East Lake for the Tour Championship — is well within range. He is among 21 players at the TPC Southwind who did not make it to the postseason a year ago, all of them earning their way into the top 70. Bridgeman began his sophomore season without assurances of being in any of the majors or the signature events. He closed with a 64 at the Cognizant Classic for a runner-up finish, getting him into Bay Hill and The Players Championship. He slept on the lead the opening three rounds at the Valspar Championship and finished third, getting him into another signature event at the RBC Heritage. He was among the last three players off the FedEx Cup to fill the field at the Truist Championship and tied for fourth, and his standing also got him into the U.S. Open. Bridgeman wound up playing five signature events, two majors and The Players. He felt it was a disadvantage at the start. It turned into a big year that isn't over just yet. 'Not being in those at the beginning of the year was tough,' Bridgeman said. 'I went through that last year. I knew how that was and played past all that and still kept my card. I felt like it was a disadvantage, for sure, but not that it was unattainable. 'I just knew if I played well I'd have a chance," he said. 'That was one my goals is playing a signature event early. I got in the Arnold Palmer and rode the wave all the way through.' That's how it has been for the 25-year-old Bridgeman. He was No. 2 in the PGA Tour University his senior year at Clemson, which got him Korn Ferry Tour status. He spent 2023 on the developmental circuit and graduated to the PGA Tour. Bridgeman wrote down his goals for 2025, big and small, in a journal. The main goal was to win. He's still waiting on that. He wanted at least four top 10s (check), make it to the FedEx Cup playoffs (check), get into the top 50 (one week away from another check) and get to East Lake for the Tour Championship. 'It's been nice to be able to check some of them off,' he said. Being in all the signature events is an advantage, but not a guarantee. Fourteen players who finished in the top 50 last year failed to make it to the postseason, three of them because of injury — Billy Horschel, Will Zalatoris and Alex Noren. Three players who were not among the top 50 last year — U.S. Open champion J.J. Spaun, Harris English and Ben Griffin — start the postseason in the top 10. The turnover rate for those who qualified for the FedEx Cup playoffs was at 30% — 21 players finished in the top 70 who weren't in Memphis last year. That list includes multiple winners (Ryan Fox and Brian Campbell), first-time winners (Ryan Gerard and Chris Gotterup), and veterans who got their games headed in the right direction (Rickie Fowler and Lucas Glover). And then there's players like Bridgeman, Sam Stevens and Michael Kim, who started with nothing more than a card and now have realistic hopes of East Lake. The signature events were a source of consternation when they were first introduced, mainly the uncertainty of a level playing field. J.T. Poston said it best at the start of 2023, and it still rings true today. 'As long as there's a way you still have to perform to stay in, and there's an avenue for guys who aren't in to play their way in, I don't think there's an issue,' Poston said. Turns out it wasn't for Bridgeman. ___ On The Fringe analyzes the biggest topics in golf during the season. ___ AP golf:
Associated Press
05-08-2025
- Sport
- Associated Press
Jacob Bridgeman an example that having a PGA Tour card is enough to earn the way
His rookie year on the PGA Tour was challenging enough for Jacob Bridgeman. He got in 20 tournaments, none of them majors or The Players Championship, $20 million signature events or the FedEx Cup playoffs. He played seven times in the fall and did just well enough to keep his heart rate down and his ranking inside the top 125 to keep his card. And then the PGA Tour approved a plan during the final week of 2024 to reduce the number of players keeping their cards to 100. Gulp. 'I think it makes it tougher and tougher on the rookies,' Bridgeman said. 'I feel like my rookie year was really hard, and this one was probably harder because there were less cards.' Bridgeman said he was neutral toward the change. The purpose was to make sure anyone who had a card could get into enough tournaments, and smaller fields in 2026 would keep rounds from not finishing because of darkness. And yes, it would be more competitive than ever. Camilo Villegas was chairman of Player Advisory Council that proposed the changes and acknowledged it would be harder to keep a card. 'But if we perform, there's an opportunity to make an unbelievable living,' Villegas said. Bridgeman performed. He spoke Monday evening from Memphis, Tennessee, the first of three playoff events that determine the FedEx Cup champion. Bridgeman is No. 33 in the FedEx Cup, all but assured of staying in the top 50 to advance to the BMW Championship that will get him in all eight of the $20 million signature events next year. The ultimate goal — East Lake for the Tour Championship — is well within range. He is among 21 players at the TPC Southwind who did not make it to the postseason a year ago, all of them earning their way into the top 70. Bridgeman began his sophomore season without assurances of being in any of the majors or the signature events. He closed with a 64 at the Cognizant Classic for a runner-up finish, getting him into Bay Hill and The Players Championship. He slept on the lead the opening three rounds at the Valspar Championship and finished third, getting him into another signature event at the RBC Heritage. He was among the last three players off the FedEx Cup to fill the field at the Truist Championship and tied for fourth, and his standing also got him into the U.S. Open. Bridgeman wound up playing five signature events, two majors and The Players. He felt it was a disadvantage at the start. It turned into a big year that isn't over just yet. 'Not being in those at the beginning of the year was tough,' Bridgeman said. 'I went through that last year. I knew how that was and played past all that and still kept my card. I felt like it was a disadvantage, for sure, but not that it was unattainable. 'I just knew if I played well I'd have a chance,' he said. 'That was one my goals is playing a signature event early. I got in the Arnold Palmer and rode the wave all the way through.' That's how it has been for the 25-year-old Bridgeman. He was No. 2 in the PGA Tour University his senior year at Clemson, which got him Korn Ferry Tour status. He spent 2023 on the developmental circuit and graduated to the PGA Tour. Bridgeman wrote down his goals for 2025, big and small, in a journal. The main goal was to win. He's still waiting on that. He wanted at least four top 10s (check), make it to the FedEx Cup playoffs (check), get into the top 50 (one week away from another check) and get to East Lake for the Tour Championship. 'It's been nice to be able to check some of them off,' he said. Being in all the signature events is an advantage, but not a guarantee. Fourteen players who finished in the top 50 last year failed to make it to the postseason, three of them because of injury — Billy Horschel, Will Zalatoris and Alex Noren. Three players who were not among the top 50 last year — U.S. Open champion J.J. Spaun, Harris English and Ben Griffin — start the postseason in the top 10. The turnover rate for those who qualified for the FedEx Cup playoffs was at 30% — 21 players finished in the top 70 who weren't in Memphis last year. That list includes multiple winners (Ryan Fox and Brian Campbell), first-time winners (Ryan Gerard and Chris Gotterup), and veterans who got their games headed in the right direction (Rickie Fowler and Lucas Glover). And then there's players like Bridgeman, Sam Stevens and Michael Kim, who started with nothing more than a card and now have realistic hopes of East Lake. The signature events were a source of consternation when they were first introduced, mainly the uncertainty of a level playing field. J.T. Poston said it best at the start of 2023, and it still rings true today. 'As long as there's a way you still have to perform to stay in, and there's an avenue for guys who aren't in to play their way in, I don't think there's an issue,' Poston said. Turns out it wasn't for Bridgeman. ___ On The Fringe analyzes the biggest topics in golf during the season. ___ AP golf:
USA Today
25-06-2025
- Sport
- USA Today
Camilo Villegas Rocket Mortgage Classic odds, tips and betting trends
Camilo Villegas heads into the 2025 Rocket Mortgage Classic at Detroit Golf Club with +100000 odds to win. He missed the cut in his most recent event at this course, the 2024 Rocket Mortgage Classic. In the past year, Villegas has played in 26 tournaments. His best finish was seventh, and his average finish was 52nd, with no top fives. Cam Davis is the previous champion for the event, which takes place June 26-29 in Detroit, MI. A prize pool of $9,600,000.00 will be up for grabs on the par 72 course that measures 7,370 yards. Camilo Villegas odds to win the Rocket Mortgage Classic PGA odds courtesy of BetMGM Sportsbook. Odds updated Tuesday at 1:24 PM ET. For a full list of sports betting odds, access USA TODAY Sports Betting Scores Odds Hub. Villegas' stats and trends Villegas' recent results How to watch the Rocket Mortgage Classic ESPN+ is the new home of PGA TOUR LIVE. Sign up now to access 4,300+ hours of live coverage from 35 PGA TOUR tournaments this year. Our team of savvy editors independently handpicks all recommendations. If you make a purchase through our links, we may earn a commission. Prices were accurate at the time of publication but may change. Gambling involves risk. Please only gamble with funds that you can comfortably afford to lose. While we do our utmost to offer good advice and information we cannot be held responsible for any loss that may be incurred as a result of gambling. We do our best to make sure all the information that we provide on this site is correct. However, from time to time mistakes will be made and we will not be held liable. Please check any stats or information if you are unsure how accurate they are. No guarantees are made with regards to results or financial gain. All forms of betting carry financial risk and it is up to the individual to make bets with or without the assistance of information provided on this site and we cannot be held responsible for any loss that may be incurred as a result of following the betting tips provided on this site. Past performances do not guarantee success in the future and betting odds fluctuate from one minute to the next. The material contained on this site is intended to inform, entertain and educate the reader and in no way represents an inducement to gamble legally or illegally or any sort of professional advice. Gannett may earn revenue from sports betting operators for audience referrals to betting services. Sports betting operators have no influence over nor are any such revenues in any way dependent on or linked to the newsrooms or news coverage. Terms apply, see operator site for Terms and Conditions. If you or someone you know has a gambling problem, help is available. Call the National Council on Problem Gambling 24/7 at 1-800-GAMBLER (NJ, OH), 1-800-522-4700 (CO), 1-800-BETS-OFF (IA), 1-800-9-WITH-IT (IN). Must be 21 or older to gamble. Sports betting and gambling are not legal in all locations. Be sure to comply with laws applicable where you reside. It is your sole responsibility to act in accordance with your local laws.
Yahoo
06-06-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
PGA Tour Golfers Suddenly Withdraw During the RBC Canadian Open
PGA Tour Golfers Suddenly Withdraw During the RBC Canadian Open originally appeared on Athlon Sports. The RBC Canadian Open concluded its first round on Thursday with Cristobal Del Solar and Thorbjorn Olesen tied for the top spot with a score of 9-under par. Before the tournament teed off on Friday, the PGA Tour was hit with even more withdrawals. Advertisement Seamus Power withdrew from the tournament during the first round after playing the ninth hole. There was no official reason stated for the early exit, but it appears the golfer, who has nearly $15 million in career earnings, is experiencing back and hip issues again. Camilo Villegas decided to forego his spot as well after playing through all 18 holes with a score of 1-over par 70. A shoulder injury he sustained back in 2018 has plagued most of his career. Maybe he is running into issues with it again. There is no official statement for his withdrawal as of yet. Camilo Villegas putts on the ninth green during the first round.© Jeff Swinger-Imagn Images 2018 was also the year Villegas became a dad. He and his wife, Maria, welcomed their first child, a daughter named Mia. Despite an injury sidelining him from his favorite sport, he was happy. Advertisement But his world came crashing down when Mia was diagnosed with brain cancer in early 2020. The little soul fought a strong battle but sadly passed away in July 2020. People from the golf world never left his side. Their love and his daughter's undying spirit brought him back to the sport again. On the other side of the spectrum, Rory McIlroy is having a tough time at the tournament. He is T119 with a score of 1-over par. His groupmate, rookie Luke Clanton, is having a considerably better time at the course. He finished with an even 70 at T96, ending the day with an eagle on 18. Related: Scottie Scheffler Makes Major Career Decision Before U.S. Open This story was originally reported by Athlon Sports on Jun 6, 2025, where it first appeared.
USA Today
04-05-2025
- Sport
- USA Today
CJ Cup Byron Nelson live leaderboard updates: Today's tee times, where to watch final round
CJ Cup Byron Nelson live leaderboard updates: Today's tee times, where to watch final round How much is Scottie Scheffler going to win by? The No. 1 player in the world has an eight-shot lead (yes, you read that right) heading into the final round of the 2025 CJ Cup Byron Nelson at TPC Craig Ranch in McKinney, Texas. Scheffler, who opened in 61 and has backed that up with rounds of 63 and 66, is at 23 under and leads by eight strokes over a trio of players. The last time a player led by that many shots through 54 holes? Rory McIlroy at the 2011 U.S. Open. It seems a foregone conclusion Scheffler is going to wrap up the win in his hometown event, which would be his 14th on the PGA Tour, so perhaps the race for second will be the most interesting thing from Sunday's final round. CJ Cup Byron Nelson live leaderboard Follow along with leaderboard updates from TPC Craig Ranch here. CJ Cup Byron Nelson Sunday tee times All times ET, 1st tee start 8:00 a.m. : Camilo Villegas, John Pak : Camilo Villegas, John Pak 8:09 a.m. : Mac Meissner, Byeong Hun An : Mac Meissner, Byeong Hun An 8:18 a.m. : Alejandro Tosti, Isaiah Salinda : Alejandro Tosti, Isaiah Salinda 8:27 a.m. : Henrik Norlander, Nicolai Hojgaard : Henrik Norlander, Nicolai Hojgaard 8:36 a.m. : Rafael Campos, Cam Davis : Rafael Campos, Cam Davis 8:45 a.m. : Matt Kuchar, Matteo Manassero : Matt Kuchar, Matteo Manassero 8:55 a.m. : Stephan Jaeger, Ryan Fox : Stephan Jaeger, Ryan Fox 9:10 a.m. : David Skinns, Jake Knapp : David Skinns, Jake Knapp 9:20 a.m. : Brandon Matthews, Rikuya Hoshino : Brandon Matthews, Rikuya Hoshino 9:30 a.m. : Karl Vilips, Alex Smalley : Karl Vilips, Alex Smalley 9:40 a.m. : Ben Kohles, Victor Perez : Ben Kohles, Victor Perez 9:50 a.m. : Doug Ghim, Beau Hossler : Doug Ghim, Beau Hossler 10:00 a.m. : Harry Hall, Thomas Rosenmueller : Harry Hall, Thomas Rosenmueller 10:10 a.m. : Niklas Norgaard, Davis Riley : Niklas Norgaard, Davis Riley 10:25 a.m. : Matt McCarty, Joseph Bramlett : Matt McCarty, Joseph Bramlett 10:35 a.m. : Chris Gotterup, Webb Simpson : Chris Gotterup, Webb Simpson 10:45 a.m. : Kevin Yu, Ross Steelman : Kevin Yu, Ross Steelman 10:55 a.m. : Rico Hoey, Sami Valimaki : Rico Hoey, Sami Valimaki 11:05 a.m. : Taylor Dickson, Thorbjorn Olesen : Taylor Dickson, Thorbjorn Olesen 11:15 a.m. : Pierceson Coody, Michael Thorbjornsen : Pierceson Coody, Michael Thorbjornsen 11:25 a.m. : Max McGreevy, Chandler Phillips : Max McGreevy, Chandler Phillips 11:40 a.m. : Patton Kizzire, Ben Martin : Patton Kizzire, Ben Martin 11:50 a.m. : Trey Mullinax, Nate Lashley : Trey Mullinax, Nate Lashley 12:00 p.m. : Si Woo Kim, Jordan Spieth : Si Woo Kim, Jordan Spieth 12:10 p.m. : Sam Burns, Mark Hubbard : Sam Burns, Mark Hubbard 12:20 p.m. : Takumi Kanaya, Cameron Champ : Takumi Kanaya, Cameron Champ 12:30 p.m. : Vince Whaley, Sungjae Im : Vince Whaley, Sungjae Im 12:40 p.m. : Will Gordon, Kevin Roy : Will Gordon, Kevin Roy 12:55 p.m. : Danny Walker, Patrick Rodgers : Danny Walker, Patrick Rodgers 1:05 p.m. : Sam Stevens, Andrew Putnam : Sam Stevens, Andrew Putnam 1:15 p.m. : Eric Cole, Rasmus Hojgaard : Eric Cole, Rasmus Hojgaard 1:25 p.m. : Antoine Rozner, Nico Echavarria : Antoine Rozner, Nico Echavarria 1:35 p.m. : Kurt Kitayama, Jhonattan Vegas : Kurt Kitayama, Jhonattan Vegas 1:45 p.m. : Adam Schenk, Ricky Castillo : Adam Schenk, Ricky Castillo 1:55 p.m.: Scottie Scheffler, Erik van Rooyen CJ Cup Byron Nelson where to watch Sunday final round Final round, Sunday, May 4 8 a.m.-6 p.m., PGA Tour Live on ESPN+ 1-6 p.m., SiriusXM PGA Tour radio 1-3 p.m., Golf Channel, NBC Sports app 3-6 p.m., CBS, Paramount+ CJ Cup Byron Nelson purse, prize money The purse at the CJ Cup Byron Nelson is $9.9 million, with the winner taking home $1,782,000. Past CJ Cup Byron Nelson winners 2024: Taylor Pendrith; 2023: Jason Day; 2022: K.H. Lee; 2021: K.H. Lee; 2019: Sung Kang CJ Cup Byron Nelson Sunday weather updates CJ Cup Byron Nelson Sunday hole locations
