Jacob Bridgeman joins President Trump at Clemson rally

Jacob Bridgeman, the two-time PGA Tour winner who made the clinching putt for the United States at the 2025 Presidents Cup, appeared as a guest speaker at a political rally held on the campus of Clemson University in South Carolina on Wednesday. The event marked a reciprocal appearance for Team USA, following President Donald Trump’s recent attendance at the 2025 Ryder Cup in New York and the September Presidents Cup in Illinois.

Bridgeman, a South Carolina native who played collegiate golf at Clemson, joined the audience in singing one of the Tigers' fight songs before delivering remarks in support of the President. He expressed gratitude for the invitation and noted his personal connection to the state, stating that he travels 25 to 30 weeks a year but feels most at home when returning to South Carolina. Bridgeman also directed thanks to Team USA captain Brandt Snedeker for his supportive comments regarding the President during the tournament.

During his first appearance at the Presidents Cup, Bridgeman recorded a 1-2-0 record. His decisive victory came during Sunday's singles matches against Min Woo Lee. The American team entered the final day of the biennial event facing a three-point deficit but secured a final score of 17-13 against the International team. Snedeker had publicly credited Trump after the comeback, stating that the President told him he would bring energy to the players and that if they succeeded, they would give him all the credit.

Trump, who served as an honorary chairman for the Presidents Cup, had addressed the crowd from the first tee before play began at that earlier event. He remarked that while some media outlets claim he receives a bad reception, he observed a good response from the golf audience. Trump also recounted a conversation with PGA Tour CEO Brian Rolapp, who had requested a short speech. Trump declined, stating that he did not have the courage to give a speech and that the attendees wanted to watch golf rather than listen to addresses. He concluded by asserting that the country is doing great and better than ever before.

Since the Presidents Cup was established in 1994, the American team has defeated the International team in every edition except once.