We break down the moment Tiger Woods admitted jealousy over Jacob Bridgeman’s Riviera win, analyze the growing divide in the WTGL, and preview a star-starved Cognizant Classic.

TIGER VS. THE NEW KING OF RIVIERA

Jacob Bridgeman didn’t just win the Genesis Invitational; he did what the host never could. We break down the post-round interaction where Tiger Woods admitted, "You got one on me," acknowledging his own historic drought at Riviera compared to Bridgeman's triumph.

• The Quote: Tiger was left in awe of Bridgeman’s 7-wood into the 11th, telling him, "I wish I could hit it like that."
• The Gear: The secret sauce was a switch to the TaylorMade Qi4 D and TP5x ball that officially caught the GOAT’s eye.

WTGL: UN-RETIREMENTS & UNREST

The World Tech Golf League is making waves for conflicting reasons. While Michelle Wie West shocks the world by un-retiring to join the Los Angeles Golf Club, world number one Nelly Korda isn't buying what they're selling.

• The Conflict: Korda slammed the league’s decision to segregate genders, calling it a "huge and unbelievable miss" for the future of the sport.

RYDER CUP RIFTS & THE BEAR TRAP

The road to the Ryder Cup gets rocky as Tyrrell Hatton and Adrian Meronk pay their fines to regain eligibility, while Jon Rahm stands his ground and refuses to pay a dime. Meanwhile, the Tour heads to PGA National for the Cognizant Classic.

• The Hangover: With Scheffler and McIlroy sitting out, Shane Lowry emerges as the favorite to survive the Bear Trap in a field suffering from "Signature Event Hangover."

Quick Hits

Tiger confirms Vanessa Trump romance on X • Woods eyes a cart for the Champions Tour • Rory calls his driving distance "Normal"

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