Rory McIlroy falls agonisingly short of Genesis Invitational triumph

23 Feb 2026 • 6:01 PM MYT
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  • Rory McIlroy finished one shot behind winner Jacob Bridgeman at the Genesis Invitational in Los Angeles.
  • McIlroy admitted he left his comeback too late, attributing his loss to missed opportunities and overthinking putts in earlier rounds.
  • The Northern Irishman carded a final round of 67, including four birdies on the back nine, after being even par at the halfway stage.
  • American Jacob Bridgeman secured his first PGA Tour title with a nervy final round of 72, finishing 18 under par.
  • England's Tommy Fleetwood also achieved a top-10 finish, shooting a four-under 67 in the final round.

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