Bridgeman wins PGA Biltmore title with sizzling 61
Jacob Bridgeman birdied four of the last six holes on Sunday to hold off fellow American Ben James and win the PGA Biltmore Championship by two strokes.James matched his career-low PGA round with a 61 to finish second on 260, one stroke ahead of fellow Americans Ricky Castillo and Neal Shipley with Americans J.T. Poston and Jackson Koivun sharing fifth on 263.
American golfer Jacob Bridgeman clinched the PGA Biltmore Championship with a stunning 61 in the final round, edging out fellow American Ben James by two strokes. Bridgeman birdied four of the last six holes, showing remarkable accuracy and composure amidst the pressure. His total of 258 points placed him at 26-under par, outshining the competition.
It marked his second PGA title, following his victory in February at Riviera, in front of his family and friends. The 26-year-old Bridgeman will represent the United States in the upcoming Presidents Cup at Medinah. Ben James finished second on 260, with notable performances from Ricky Castillo and Neal Shipley rounding out the top five.
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