298: Bridgeman Holds Off McIlroy & Kitayama | Riviera Recap
FEB 23, 202670 MIN
298: Bridgeman Holds Off McIlroy & Kitayama | Riviera Recap
FEB 23, 202670 MIN
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<p>Smylie Kaufman and Charlie Hulme break down Jacob Bridgeman’s statement win at the Genesis Invitational, Rory McIlroy’s late charge, and Adam Scott reminding everyone that elite ball-striking never ages.</p><p>From soft conditions changing Riviera’s identity to Scottie Scheffler’s bizarre slow-start trend, this episode dives deep into what actually mattered this week — and what it means heading into the Florida Swing.</p><p>Plus: rising young Americans, blade putter debates 😂, and the bigger PGA Tour schedule conversation that keeps getting louder.</p><p>Follow us on socials @thesmylieshow ⛳️ & don’t forget to like, comment, & subscribe for more golf insight ✅</p><p>CHAPTERS:<br>00:00 Opening Banter / Olympics & Sports Viewing<br>06:30 Genesis Invitational Recap Begins<br>07:10 Jacob Bridgeman Wins at Riviera<br>12:45 Closing With a Lead — Pressure Discussion<br>16:05 Rory McIlroy’s Charge & Season Outlook<br>22:40 Adam Scott’s Sunday 63<br>27:48 Scottie Scheffler Slow Starts Trend<br>33:10 Scheffler Course Fit Debate<br>37:55 Kitayama, Potgieter & Blade Putters 😂<br>41:30 Young Americans Emerging Narrative<br>45:00 Riviera Conditions & Course Identity<br>47:10 PGA Tour Schedule Debate<br>50:30 Playoffs, Ratings & Event Timing<br>53:45 DP World Tour / LIV / Rahm Discussion<br>57:00 Travel, Points & Player Leverage</p><p>#pgatour #golfpodcast #smylieshow #smyliekaufman #golfhighlights #golfrecap #scottiescheffler #rorymcilroy #genesisinvitational #riviera</p></div>