Scottie Scheffler's 18-event top-10 streak ends as Jacob Bridgeman wins Genesis Invitational

scottie entered the Genesis Invitational carrying a streak of 18 consecutive top-10 finishes on the PGA Tour, the longest run since the tour began keeping official stats in 1983. By the end of Sunday at Riviera that streak was over: Scheffler finished tied for 12th, while Jacob Bridgeman held on for a one-shot victory.

Jacob Bridgeman extends lead then survives to win at Riviera

Jacob Bridgeman, 26 years old, began the final round with a six-shot lead that swelled to seven at one point. Despite pressure down the stretch, he maintained enough cushion to secure victory by one shot at the Genesis Invitational.

Scottie Scheffler's run stops at 18

Scheffler entered the week having recorded 18 consecutive top-10s, a mark noted as the longest since the PGA Tour started keeping official statistics in 1983. The World No. 1 looked likely to see that sequence end early after a difficult start left him four over through 26 holes and in danger of missing the 36-hole cut. He rallied to make the weekend but ultimately slipped to a T-12 that ends the streak at 18.

Tommy Fleetwood's eagle on No. 15 reshuffles leaderboard

Part of what knocked Scheffler down the leaderboard was a late surge from rivals. Tommy Fleetwood vaulted past Scheffler after eagling No. 15, holing out from 173 yards. That single shot altered the leaderboard dynamics and contributed directly to Scheffler falling out of the top 10.

Cameron Young's closing birdies move him ahead

Cameron Young also overtook Scheffler, birdieing his final three holes to climb past him on Sunday. Those closing birdies, combined with Fleetwood's hole-out, were the immediate causes that pushed Scheffler down into a tie for 12th at the signature event.

Scheffler's comeback charge and post-round reaction

Scheffler mounted a strong back nine in the final round, carding a 31 on the back nine and a 65 for the day that briefly put him back inside the top 10. He recorded a late birdie on No. 15 as part of that charge. After the round he said, "I mean I've never been one to quit so it's not really … I mean, I'd feel pretty silly to quit in a PGA Tour event. Overall, being out here and competing, that's what I love to do and, like I said, got to go out early yesterday on some fresh greens, get a little bit less wind. It's easier playing in the morning than it is late in the day. Took advantage of it. Then I had another solid day today. "

For scottie, the week offered both a show of resilience—fighting back from four over through 26 holes to post a 65—and a reminder of how quickly leaderboard positions can shift: the back-nine 31 and birdie on 15 were not enough once Fleetwood eagled and Young closed with three straight birdies.

What makes this notable is the statistical context: even Tiger Woods never recorded more than 11 consecutive top-10s, underscoring how rare Scheffler's 18-event sequence was. The timing matters because the run ended at a high-profile, signature event at Riviera, where a strong finish often carries extra weight for players and fans alike.

In the end, Bridgeman’s measured defense of a large early lead produced a one-shot victory, while Scheffler’s valiant late charge fell short—leaving him with a solid but streak-ending T-12 in a week that showcased both his consistency and the volatile nature of tournament golf.