Jacob Bridgeman received messages from two Clemson Tigers legends after winning the Genesis Invitational.
Trevor Lawrence and Dabo Swinney both congratulated the 26-year-old on his first PGA Tour victory.
Bridgeman entered the final round with a six-shot lead, but it was reduced to one by the 18th hole after a nervy performance.
Still, the former Tiger eventually held off Rory McIlroy and Kurt Kitayama with a clutch par on the last.
Jacob Bridgeman appreciates ‘super special’ Trevor Lawrence support
Bridgeman was shown congratulatory messages from Lawrence and Swinney at the end of his press conference.
He revealed that he had previously met both Clemson icons and was delighted they were supporting him at The Genesis.
“That’s sick,” Bridgeman reacted, before expanding on his admiration for the Jacksonville Jaguars quarterback.
“Yeah, Trevor and I were the same age at Clemson, but he was so famous before he even got to school that he couldn’t really hang out with anybody,” he continued.
“I met him a few times, talked to him. He’s a super nice guy. I’ve been a fan of his kind of his whole NFL career. I’m so glad that he had an amazing season this past year and almost won an MVP.
“So super nice guy. I am glad he was watching, and that’s super special that he sent that.”
Dabo Swinney message ‘means a lot’ to Jacob Bridgeman
Bridgeman was equally proud to earn praise from Swinney, head coach of the Tigers’ football team for 17 years.
The two-time national champion used to ask Bridgeman and his fellow golfers for tips during his time at the university.
“And Dabo has been probably the most important guy in Clemson history the last 20 years or so. Amazing man,” Bridgeman said.
“He would show up to the golf facility all the time, just run by, talk to the guys, ask for a couple of tips on his chipping, and scoot on by.
“So very, very nice guy. I’m glad that they’re supportive of me; that means a lot.”
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