About this episode

Jacob Bridgeman discusses his experiences leading up to his first Masters and his victory against Rory McIlroy.

Jacob Bridgeman joins Garrett Johnston at Bay Hill for a preview on his first Masters. Bridgeman shares stories about growing up a short drive from Augusta National and making a visit as a kid to a Masters when he was 10. He also shares what he learned playing with Rory McIlroy in the final group at Riviera when he earned his first PGA Tour win in February.

People in this episode

Host: Garrett Johnston

Guest: Jacob Bridgeman

Topics covered

• Masters Tournament
• PGA Tour
• Golf
• Rory McIlroy
• Jacob Bridgeman
• Sports Stories

Keywords

• Masters
• Jacob Bridgeman
• Rory McIlroy
• PGA Tour win
• Bay Hill
• golf stories

Mentioned in this episode

Places: Augusta National, Bay Hill

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