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Jacob Bridgeman heard cheers all day long for everyone but himself Sunday at Riviera until the final ovation. He made a nervy par putt on the 18th hole for a 1-over 72 and a most narrow victory in the Genesis Invitational for his first PGA Tour title.

As a teaching professional, one of the most rewarding parts of my job is seeing golfers of all skill levels improve, especially in their short game. Putting, in particular, is an area where dramatic improvements can be made relatively quickly. It’s often said that “you drive for show, but you putt for dough,” and it couldn’t be truer. A solid putting stroke can shave strokes off your score faster than almost anything else. Today, we’re going to dive into how equipment and technique intertwine to create that truly effective stroke, inspired by the craftsmanship we see in putters like the…