Genesis Winner Brought to Tears - LITE

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Feb 22, 2026 | Edition #192

Hey Golf Fans,

We have a first-time winner. Jacob Bridgeman overcame one of the world’s best, Rory McIlroy, and the rest of the Riviera field to get it done. It was clear what it meant to him as he broke down in tears. We cover that and more from the final round.

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The win felt even more special and emotional after a roller-coaster final round, with others coming so close.

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As you read above, Jacob fought back tears throughout his TV interview, showing how much the win meant to him. That got us thinking…

Do Emotional Post-Win Moments Make Victories More Memorable?

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