Jacob Bridgeman, the PGA Tour's surprise star with three top-5 finishes this season, returns to his home state of South Carolina for the RBC Heritage. The 26-year-old sits third in FedEx Cup standings after winning the Genesis Invitational.
As the Masters unfolds, the race for 2026 earnings heats up on the PGA Tour, with Jacob Bridgeman currently leading the pack. Major names like Scheffler and McIlroy also vie for top positions.
Jacob Bridgeman retains his commanding 129-point lead atop the FedEx Cup standings despite not playing at the Houston Open. Gary Woodland's victory launched him 94 positions from 119th to 25th, setting up potential Tour Championship qualification.
Gary Woodland's victory at the Texas Children's Houston Open catapulted him 90 spots up the PGA Tour money list, while Jacob Bridgeman maintains his commanding lead. The upcoming Valero Texas Open could see significant reshuffling with several top earners in the field.
Jacob Bridgeman continues to lead the PGA Tour FedEx Cup standings by 129 points over Cameron Young, while Gary Woodland's Houston Open victory catapulted him 94 spots to 25th place. The upcoming Valero Texas Open features 13 top-30 players seeking to make significant moves in the race.
Gary Woodland's triumph at the Texas Children's Houston Open propelled him from 119th to 25th in the FedEx Cup standings. Jacob Bridgeman maintains his lead with 1,452 points as the 2026 season reaches week 13.
Jacob Bridgeman tops the PGA Tour FedEx Cup standings through March 29 with 1,452 points and over $6.5 million in earnings. Cameron Young trails closely in second place while Scottie Scheffler sits seventh despite his recent dominance.
Jacob Bridgeman holds onto the FedEx Cup points lead despite a T14 finish at the Valspar Championship. With Bridgeman taking a break, Chris Gotterup aims to close the gap at the Houston Open, where a win could propel him to the top spot.
Jacob Bridgeman maintains his FedEx Cup standings lead after a T14 finish at Valspar, while Chris Gotterup eyes a potential points takeover at the Houston Open. With Bridgeman skipping this week's event, Gotterup stands as the only player who can claim the top spot with a victory at Memorial Park.
For the first time in years, the Masters lacks an obvious frontrunner as the tournament approaches. Unlike recent years where dominant early-season performers like Rory McIlroy and Scottie Scheffler telegraphed their Augusta success, 2026 presents a wide-open field with multiple contenders but no clear favorite.
Jacob Bridgeman has surged to the top of the 2026 FedEx Cup standings with 1,452 points, while Sepp Straka maintains his position among the elite. The early season rankings reveal surprises as established stars like Scheffler and McIlroy chase the rising leaders.
Jacob Bridgeman has made a remarkable leap in the Official World Golf Rankings, jumping to 20th after winning the Genesis Invitational. This victory marks a significant milestone in his career.