Riviera Country Club witnessed a breakthrough performance this past weekend as Jacob Bridgeman secured his first PGA Tour victory at The Genesis Invitational. The 26-year-old held off a charging Rory McIlroy and Carl Yuan, finishing at 17-under par to claim the title. Beyond the impressive play, golf enthusiasts are keenly interested in the tools that helped Bridgeman achieve this milestone. Here’s a detailed look at the TaylorMade equipment he had in his bag at Riviera.
Bridgeman’s win marks a significant moment in his young career, building on a solid rookie season in 2024 where he made 17 of 27 cuts. His 2025 performance showed even greater promise, with five Top-10 finishes, including a third-place result at the Valspar Championship and a tie for second at The Cognizant Classic in The Palm Beaches. He even reached the Tour Championship, signaling his ascent among the tour’s elite. Entering 2026, Bridgeman continued his strong form, making all four cuts in his opening events, setting the stage for his breakthrough victory at The Genesis.
Driver and Fairway Woods
Bridgeman trusts a TaylorMade Qi4D driver, a model designed for efficient shaping and fast face speeds, particularly suited for average to above-average swing speeds. According to reports, the Qi4D helps him achieve optimal launch and distance off the tee. He complements this with a TaylorMade HL fairway wood, providing versatility from the tee and fairway.
Iron Setup: A Blend of Technology and Feel
Interestingly, Bridgeman employs a split iron set, showcasing a preference for both cavity-back and blade-style irons. He utilizes TaylorMade P770 irons for his 5-iron, favoring their higher launch and softer landing characteristics on longer approach shots. For his 6-iron through pitching wedge, he relies on the TaylorMade P7CB irons, appreciating their clean look and feel. TaylorMade tour rep Nick Springer explained that Bridgeman was a “blade guy his entire life” until switching to the P7CB at the finish of 2024, citing improved turf interaction and a softer feel. Springer also noted that the addition of the P770 5-iron provided a versatile club for long par 3s and par 5s.
Wedges for Precision Around the Greens
Bridgeman’s wedge setup consists of TaylorMade MG4 wedges with varying lofts to handle different short-game scenarios. He carries a 50-degree MG4 (with a 9SB grind), a 54-degree MG4 (with an 11SB grind), and a 60-degree MG4 (with an 08LB grind). His shafts vary within the set, utilizing Project X 6.5 shafts in the 50- and 54-degree wedges and True Temper Dynamic Gold Tour Issue S400 shafts in the 60-degree wedge, allowing for customized feel and control.
Putting for Victory
The putter proved crucial during Bridgeman’s Genesis win, and he relies on a TaylorMade Spider Tour X mallet. This model, which has been successful for several players on tour, featuring 2.5 degrees of loft and a length of 33.75 inches, paired with a SuperStroke 2.0 grip. Bridgeman has also been known to utilize a Bettinardi DASS BBZero Tour and a Scotty Cameron T-9.5 Tour Prototype, but the Spider Tour X was his weapon of choice at Riviera.
Golf Ball and Grips
Bridgeman has switched to the TaylorMade TP5x golf ball, which reportedly contributed to increased spin and allowed him to return to a standard loft iron setup. His grips are a combination of Bettinardi Orange grips and SuperStroke Zenergy 2.0 grips, as well as Golf Pride Tour Velvet Cord and Golf Pride Tour Velvet grips, providing a customized feel and connection to the club.
Jacob Bridgeman’s victory at The Genesis Invitational is a testament to his skill and dedication, and his carefully curated equipment setup clearly played a role in his success. As he continues his promising career on the PGA Tour, it will be interesting to see how his equipment choices evolve alongside his game. He currently sits 52nd in the Official World Golf Ranking, and with $10,948,529 in career earnings, according to the PGA Tour, Bridgeman is poised for continued success.
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