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Jacob Bridgeman won his first PGA Tour title at Riviera's Genesis Invitational, finishing 18-under 266 after a final-round 1-over 72 to hold off Rory McIlroy and Kurt Kitayama; a nervy par on the 18th sealed a one-shot victory as he weathered late charges from two of golf’s biggest stars.
Jacob Bridgeman won the Genesis Invitational by one stroke, finishing 18-under at Riviera to claim his first PGA Tour title in his debut, narrowly beating Rory McIlroy who shot 67; Kurt Kitayama tied for second at 17-under as Bridgeman held off late pressure on the final holes, with the finish watched by host Tiger Woods.
Rory McIlroy is one shot behind leaders Marco Penge and Jacob Bridgeman after two rounds at the Genesis Invitational, with both Penge and Bridgeman shooting 64 to lead at 12-under while McIlroy sits at 11-under; Scheffler made the cut at even par, and Penge revealed his wife is pregnant as he navigates a weather-delayed day at Riviera.
Rory McIlroy grabbed a five-under share of the early lead at the rain-soaked Genesis Invitational, tied with Jacob Bridgeman; Aaron Rai sat one back on four under with two holes to finish as a three-hour weather delay halted play. Scottie Scheffler struggled to five over with eight holes to complete, and the round was moved back to Riviera Country Club after last year’s relocation.
Rory McIlroy and Tyrrell Hatton put Ryder Cup tensions aside during the Hero Dubai Desert Classic, sharing a cordial exchange with Tommy Fleetwood after McIlroy publicly urged Hatton and Jon Rahm to prove their commitment by paying DP World Tour fines. Hatton revealed a post-holiday weight gain (roughly from 190 to 204 pounds) and joked about wine, saying they dodged discussing the fines and expect a resolution soon. The mood was light as they look to move past the dispute ahead of future Ryder Cup clashes.
Rory McIlroy challenged Tyrrell Hatton and Jon Rahm to settle their DP World Tour fines for LIV Golf participation to prove loyalty to Europe’s Ryder Cup squad; the sanctions were appealed in 2024 and the players’ eligibility for the 2027 Ryder Cup at Adare Manor remains unresolved as the cases progress.
During his Dubai season debut, Rory McIlroy criticized LIV Golf for a lack of impactful signings and said their product won’t improve, while noting Brooks Koepka’s return to the PGA Tour and supporting the idea of LIV players rejoining the traditional circuit.
Rory McIlroy says LIV Golf has hit a low point and will need to spend hundreds of millions to stay competitive after Brooks Koepka’s departure; Koepka is returning to the PGA Tour with a $5m fine and playing restrictions, while Bryson DeChambeau’s rumored $500m deal looms as LIV’s biggest potential signing. With few marquee LIV acquisitions and stalled talks with the PGA Tour, McIlroy argues the traditional tour is strengthening as the 2026 season starts in Dubai.
Rory McIlroy has softened his stance on the return of LIV golfers to the PGA Tour, acknowledging they have faced consequences for their decisions and suggesting that their reintegration could strengthen the tour, though he recognizes the need for collective support among PGA members.
The article ranks the top 25 sports stories of 2025, highlighting major moments like NCAA reforms, Rory McIlroy's career slam, Ovechkin's record-breaking goal, a shocking Luka Dončić trade, and other memorable sports achievements and controversies from the year.
Rory McIlroy's emotional victory at the Masters marked his completion of the career grand slam and was a highly significant moment in his career, overcoming years of near-misses and personal struggles in golf.
Rory McIlroy received a gracious apology from PGA of America CEO Derek Sprague after being targeted with abuse by American fans at the Ryder Cup, which he took as a compliment that motivated the European team to victory. McIlroy reflected on the challenging week, the support from teammate Shane Lowry, and his successful season, now focusing on upcoming tournaments in Abu Dhabi and Dubai.
During the Ryder Cup at Bethpage Black, Rory McIlroy faced abusive behavior from fans, including profane chants and objects thrown at his wife, prompting apologies from PGA officials and a participant, Heather McMahan, who was involved in the chants. The PGA expressed regret and emphasized the importance of respectful conduct, condemning the unruly behavior that marred the event.
During the Ryder Cup, Rory McIlroy and the European team faced unacceptable verbal abuse and an incident involving a thrown drink, which the PGA of America CEO Derek Sprague condemned as crossing the line. Sprague plans to apologize to McIlroy and his family for the misconduct, which marred the event despite Europe's narrow victory.
Heather McMahan discussed her involvement in a controversial chant at the Ryder Cup, where she apologized for her participation amid a toxic crowd atmosphere, and highlighted the unruly behavior of spectators, especially towards Rory McIlroy, during the event.