Name: Sam Ryder spins it tight to set up birdie at Cognizant Classic
Uploaded: 2025-02-27T14:06:18.574Z
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Description: In the opening round of the 2025 Cognizant Classic in The Palm Beaches, Sam Ryder makes birdie on the par-5 18th hole.

In the first round of the 2026 Farmers Insurance Open, Sam Ryder’s tee shot on the 215-yard, par-3 16th hole traveled 218 yards and landed on the right green, leaving a 9-foot 5-inch putt, which he made for birdie.

Sam Ryder's 218-yard tee shot sets up 9-foot birdie putt on No 16 at Farmers

In the final round of the 2026 American Express, Sam Ryder’s tee shot on the 208-yard par-3 13th hole travels 209 yards and lands on the left green, leaving a 4-foot 7-inch putt, which he made for birdie.

Sam Ryder hits 209-yard tee shot to 5 feet, sets up birdie on No. 13 at The American Express

In the second round of the 2026 American Express, Sam Ryder's 322-yard drive on the 602-yard, par-5 16th hole landed in the right fairway, his 265-yard shot from the fairway landed in the right fairway, his 74 feet 11 inches shot from the fairway landed on the left green 11 inches from the hole, and he made the 11-inch putt for birdie.

Sam Ryder taps in from 1 foot for birdie on No. 16 at The American Express

In the third round of the 2025 Bank of Utah, Sam Ryder's drive on the 320-yard, par-4 14th went 295 yards into the left fairway, his 36-yard approach landed on the right side of the green 7 feet 2 inches from the hole, and he made the 7-foot-2-inch putt for birdie.

Sam Ryder sinks 7-foot birdie putt on No. 14 at Bank of Utah

In the third round of the 2025 Bank of Utah, Sam Ryder's drive on the 433-yard, par-4 10th hole went 331 yards into the right fairway, his 115-yard approach from the fairway landed on the left side of the green 5 feet 8 inches from the hole, and he made the 5-foot-8-inch birdie putt.

Sam Ryder hits 115-yard approach to 6 feet, sets up birdie on No. 10 at Bank of Utah

In the third round of the 2025 Bank of Utah, Sam Ryder's tee shot on the 133-yard par-3 8th hole travels 129 yards, landing on the left side of the green and settling 10 feet 10 inches from the cup, and he sinks a 10-foot-10-inch birdie putt to reach 3-under par for the round.

Sam Ryder sinks 11-foot birdie putt, makes birdie on No. 8 at Bank of Utah

In the second round of the 2025 Bank of Utah, Sam Ryder’s tee shot on the 134-yard, par-3 17th hole traveled 137 yards to the left side of the green, finishing 14 feet 8 inches from the hole, and he sank a 14-foot-8-inch putt for birdie.

Sam Ryder sinks 15-foot birdie putt on No. 17 at Bank of Utah

In the first round of the 2025 Sanderson Farms, Sam Ryder's tee shot on the 353-yard par-4 15th hole travels 213 yards, landing in the right intermediate rough with 113 yards remaining to the pin, his 112-yard approach from the intermediate rough lands on the right side of the green, finishing 7 feet 7 inches from the hole, and he sinks a 7-foot-7-inch putt for birdie.

Sam Ryder sinks 8-foot birdie putt on No. 15 at Sanderson Farms

In the first round of the 2025 Sanderson Farms, Sam Ryder's tee shot on the 183-yard, par-3 4th hole travels 182 yards, landing on the right side of the green and finishing 14 feet 1 inch from the cup, and he sinks a 14-foot-1-inch birdie putt.

Sam Ryder sticks tee shot tight to set up birdie at Sanderson Farms

In the final round of the 2025 Wyndham Championship, Sam Ryder makes birdie on the par-5 15th hole.

Sam Ryder makes birdie on No. 15 at Wyndham

In the final round of the 2025 Wyndham Championship, Sam Ryder makes birdie on the par-3 3rd hole.

Sam Ryder sinks a 24-foot birdie putt on No. 3 at Wyndham

In the third round of the 2025 Wyndham Championship, Sam Ryder makes birdie on the par-3 16th hole.

Sam Ryder makes birdie on No. 16 at Wyndham

In the third round of the 2025 Wyndham Championship, Sam Ryder makes birdie on the par-5 15th hole.

In the opening round of the 2025 Wyndham Championship, Sam Ryder makes a 28-foot birdie putt on the par-3 3rd hole.

Sam Ryder sinks a 28-foot birdie putt on No. 3 at Wyndham

In the opening round of the 2025 Wyndham Championship, Sam Ryder makes birdie on the par-3 12th hole.

Sam Ryder makes birdie on No. 12 at Wyndham

In the second round of the 2025 3M Open, Sam Ryder makes birdie on the par-3 8th hole.

Sam Ryder makes birdie on No. 8 at 3M Open

In the second round of the 2025 3M Open, Sam Ryder makes birdie on the par-3 4th hole.

Sam Ryder makes birdie on No. 4 at 3M Open

In the second round of the 2025 3M Open, Sam Ryder makes birdie on the par-3 17th hole.

Sam Ryder makes birdie on No. 17 at 3M Open

In the second round of the 2025 Barracuda Championship, Sam Ryder makes eagle on the par-5 15th hole.

Sam Ryder's approach sets up his eagle on 15 at Barracuda

In the second round of the 2025 Barracuda Championship, Sam Ryder makes birdie on the par-4 14th hole.

Sam Ryder makes birdie on No. 14 at Barracuda

In the second round of the 2025 John Deere Classic, Sam Ryder makes a 5-foot birdie putt on the par-4 14th hole.

Sam Ryder makes birdie on No. 14 at John Deere

In the opening round of the 2025 John Deere Classic, Sam Ryder makes birdie on the par-4 14th hole.

Sam Ryder makes birdie on No. 17 at Rocket Classic

In the opening round of the 2025 RBC Canadian Open, Sam Ryder makes a 70-foot birdie putt on the par-3 7th hole.

Sam Ryder makes huge 70-foot birdie at RBC Canadian

In the final round of the 2025 Charles Schwab Challenge, Sam Ryder makes birdie on the par-5 1st hole.

Sam Ryder makes birdie on No. 1 at Charles Schwab

In the third round of the 2025 Charles Schwab Challenge, Sam Ryder makes birdie on the par-3 13th hole.

Sam Ryder makes birdie on No. 13 at Charles Schwab

In the second round of THE CJ CUP Byron Nelson 2025, Sam Ryder makes birdie on the par-5 18th hole.

Sam Ryder makes birdie on No. 18 at THE CJ CUP

In the opening round of THE CJ CUP Byron Nelson 2025, Sam Ryder makes birdie on the par-4 14th hole.

Sam Ryder makes birdie on No. 14 at THE CJ CUP

In the opening round of the 2025 Zurich Classic of New Orleans, Sam Ryder makes birdie on the par-3 17th hole.

Sam Ryder makes birdie on No. 17 at Zurich Classic

In the third round of the 2025 Valero Texas Open, Sam Ryder makes birdie on the par-3 7th hole.

Sam Ryder jars 15-foot birdie putt at Valero

In the second round of the 2025 Valero Texas Open, Sam Ryder makes a 4-foot birdie putt on the par-5 8th hole.

Sam Ryder converts birdie putt at Valero

In the second round of the 2025 Valero Texas Open, Sam Ryder makes birdie on the par-5 18th hole.

Sam Ryder pours in 12-foot birdie putt at Valero

In the opening round of the 2025 Cognizant Classic in The Palm Beaches, Sam Ryder makes birdie on the par-5 18th hole.

Sam Ryder spins it tight to set up birdie at Cognizant Classic

 Ian Holt joins Matt Every on "The Drop" to break down his wins in two of the first three events of the 2026 season.

Korn Ferry Tour star Ian Holt stops by 'The Drop' to talk hot start to 2026

Scott Hamilton, swing coach for Jacob Bridgeman, spoke with “The Drop” presented by SERVPRO host Chantel McCabe about the changes he made to Bridgeman’s swing to help him earn his first PGA TOUR victory.
 

Jacob Bridgeman’s swing coach joins ‘The Drop’ to talk The Genesis win

In Match 9 of Season 2 of TGL, Boston Common's Rory McIlroy drains a 30-foot putt for bogey to prevent his team from losing the hole against Atlanta Drive.

Rory McIlroy drains massive putt at TGL

In Match 10 of Season 2 of TGL, Atlanta Drive's Patrick Cantlay drops a beautiful flop shot next to the pin, then LAGC's Tommy Fleetwood answers with a flag-out, chip-in to tie the hole.

Cantlay hits immaculate flop, Fleetwood answers at TGL

In Match 10 of Season 2 of TGL, Justin Rose hits his pitch to one foot for his Los Angeles Golf Club as they take down Atlanta Drive GC. Los Angeles picks up a huge win as they continue their push to make the TGL playoffs.

Justin Rose pitches perfectly in win for Los Angeles

In Match 9 of Season 2 of TGL, watch as Justin Thomas hits the perfect tee shot under the rocks on the signature hole "Stinger" as Atlanta Drive GC defeats Boston Common Golf. The match marked Thomas' return to competitive golf after microdiscectomy surgery in November.

Justin Thomas hits perfect stinger in return to competition at TGL  

Clemson alum and current Jacksonville Jaguars quarterback Trevor Lawrence and Clemson football head coach Dabo Swinney send a special message to first-time PGA TOUR winner Jacob Bridgeman after the former Clemson golf star's victory at The Genesis Invitational.

Clemson football legends send congratulations to fellow alum Jacob Bridgeman

Go behind the scenes with Jacob Bridgeman after he claims the 2026 The Genesis Invitational, earning his first career PGA TOUR victory. Follow Bridgeman as he is greeted by tournament host Tiger Woods, celebrates with the trophy and sits behind the wheel of his brand new Genesis SUV earned by the winner.

Jacob Bridgeman mic'd up after winning The Genesis Invitational

Check out the best shots of the week from the 2026 The Genesis Invitational, featuring Jacob Bridgeman, Keegan Bradley, Tommy Fleetwood and Max Greyserman.

Max Greyserman's amazing ace leads Shots of the Week

Despite being short in length, The Riviera Country Club’s par-4 10th hole can make even the best in golf look silly.  Check out some of the “Golf is Hard” moments at the 305-yard hole from the 2026 The Genesis Invitational, featuring Scottie Scheffler, Rory McIlroy and others.

Golf is Hard | Riviera’s driveable 10th hole

Take a look at the best birdies or better from the 2026 The Genesis Invitational, where every circle on the scorecard added to the "Birdies For Good" total benefitting the LA-area wildfire recovery effort through "California Rises." The total tally reached $326,000 thanks to 301 birdies or eagles and one hole-in-one over the week at The Riviera Country Club.

Best of 'Birdies for Good' benefitting California Rises at The Genesis

After winning his first PGA TOUR title at the 2026 Genesis Invitational, Jacob Bridgeman discusses the mentality throughout his final round, winning Tiger Woods’ tournament and idolizing him growing up, and the emotions of being a winner after a few years on the PGA TOUR.

Jacob Bridgeman news conference after winning The Genesis

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Highlights | Round 4 | The Genesis 

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In the final round of the 2026 Genesis Invitational, Rory McIlroy's drive on the 501-yard, par-4 18th went 327 yards into the right fairway, his 179-yard approach from the fairway landed in the left fairway, leaving a 29 feet 10 inches putt, which he made for birdie.

Rory McIlroy sinks 30-foot birdie putt on No. 18 at The Genesis

After shooting a final-round 72 to win the 2026 Genesis Invitational by one shot, Jacob Bridgeman discusses playing steady throughout the tournament until the final few holes, controlling his emotions and winning his first PGA TOUR title at a Signature Event hosted by Tiger Woods.

Jacob Bridgeman interview after one-shot win at The Genesis

In the final round of the 2026 Genesis Invitational, Jacob Bridgeman hits his approach on the par-4 18th green and two putts for par to win his first PGA TOUR title.


Jacob Bridgeman uses 72nd hole approach and par save to win The Genesis

In the final round of the 2026 Genesis, Rory McIlroy's drive on the 608-yard, par-5 17th travels 325 yards and lands in the right fairway, leaving 284 yards to the hole, his 274-yard shot from the fairway lands in the right bunker, leaving 34 feet 11 inches to the hole, his 35 feet 2 inches shot from the greenside bunker lands in the right green, leaving 18 inches to the hole, and he made an 18-inch putt for birdie.

Sam Ryder spins it tight to set up birdie at Cognizant Classic

Korn Ferry Tour star Ian Holt stops by 'The Drop' to talk hot start to 2026

Jacob Bridgeman’s swing coach joins ‘The Drop’ to talk The Genesis win

Rory McIlroy drains massive putt at TGL

Cantlay hits immaculate flop, Fleetwood answers at TGL

Justin Rose pitches perfectly in win for Los Angeles

Justin Thomas hits perfect stinger in return to competition at TGL

Clemson football legends send congratulations to fellow alum Jacob Bridgeman

Jacob Bridgeman mic'd up after winning The Genesis Invitational

Max Greyserman's amazing ace leads Shots of the Week

Golf is Hard | Riviera’s driveable 10th hole

Best of 'Birdies for Good' benefitting California Rises at The Genesis

Jacob Bridgeman news conference after winning The Genesis

Highlights | Round 4 | The Genesis

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Rory McIlroy sinks 30-foot birdie putt on No. 18 at The Genesis

Jacob Bridgeman interview after one-shot win at The Genesis

Jacob Bridgeman uses 72nd hole approach and par save to win The Genesis

Rory McIlroy makes birdie on No. 17 at The Genesis

Sam Ryder's 218-yard tee shot sets up 9-foot birdie putt on No 16 at Farmers

Sam Ryder hits 209-yard tee shot to 5 feet, sets up birdie on No. 13 at The American Express

Sam Ryder taps in from 1 foot for birdie on No. 16 at The American Express

Sam Ryder sinks 7-foot birdie putt on No. 14 at Bank of Utah

Sam Ryder hits 115-yard approach to 6 feet, sets up birdie on No. 10 at Bank of Utah

Sam Ryder sinks 11-foot birdie putt, makes birdie on No. 8 at Bank of Utah

Sam Ryder sinks 15-foot birdie putt on No. 17 at Bank of Utah

Sam Ryder sinks 8-foot birdie putt on No. 15 at Sanderson Farms

Sam Ryder sticks tee shot tight to set up birdie at Sanderson Farms

Sam Ryder makes birdie on No. 15 at Wyndham

Sam Ryder sinks a 24-foot birdie putt on No. 3 at Wyndham

Sam Ryder makes birdie on No. 16 at Wyndham

Sam Ryder makes birdie on No. 15 at Wyndham

Sam Ryder sinks a 28-foot birdie putt on No. 3 at Wyndham

Sam Ryder makes birdie on No. 12 at Wyndham

Sam Ryder makes birdie on No. 8 at 3M Open

Sam Ryder makes birdie on No. 4 at 3M Open

Sam Ryder makes birdie on No. 17 at 3M Open

Sam Ryder's approach sets up his eagle on 15 at Barracuda

Sam Ryder makes birdie on No. 14 at Barracuda

Sam Ryder makes birdie on No. 14 at John Deere

Sam Ryder makes birdie on No. 14 at John Deere

Sam Ryder makes birdie on No. 17 at Rocket Classic

Sam Ryder makes huge 70-foot birdie at RBC Canadian

Sam Ryder makes birdie on No. 1 at Charles Schwab

Sam Ryder makes birdie on No. 13 at Charles Schwab

Sam Ryder makes birdie on No. 18 at THE CJ CUP

Sam Ryder makes birdie on No. 14 at THE CJ CUP

Sam Ryder makes birdie on No. 17 at Zurich Classic

Sam Ryder jars 15-foot birdie putt at Valero

Sam Ryder converts birdie putt at Valero

Sam Ryder pours in 12-foot birdie putt at Valero