Most of the players on the PGA Tour strike the golf ball exceptionally well.
However, putting is what separates the wheat from the chaff.
All of the greatest players in the history of the sport have been extremely good putters, especially under pressure.
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A good day on the greens can make up for a difficult ball-striking round.
And at the same time, it is almost impossible to win golf tournaments without putting well.
But which PGA Tour player stood head and shoulders above the rest on the greens in 2026?
Jacob Bridgeman is the best putter on the PGA Tour in 2026
The best putter on the PGA Tour in 2026 may surprise you.
Jacob Bridgeman has one win to his name in 84 PGA Tour starts.
That victory came back in February at the Genesis Invitational after he held off Rory McIlroy to lift the trophy at Riviera.
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Bridgeman enjoyed a really impressive 2026 season, ending up in a tie for fourth in the FedEx Cup standings.
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And the 26-year-old’s exceptional putting was the bedrock of his success.
He was ranked 1st in strokes gained putting, having gained 0.693 strokes on the field on the greens on average in every round he played in 2026.
Jacob Bridgeman’s all-round putting stats
Bridgeman also performed superbly well in all of the other key putting statistical categories.
The 26-year-old was ranked 1st in total putting, 3rd in putts per GIR, 5th in putts per round, 7th in one-putt percentage, and 3rd in three-putt avoidance.
There is no doubt that Jacob Bridgeman has all of the tools to go on and become a multiple PGA Tour winner.
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However, if he is to reach the next level, he needs to improve his driving and approach play.
Jacob Bridgeman was ranked 77th in strokes gained off the tee and 50th in strokes gained approach on the PGA Tour in 2026.
The American will be looking to improve on his driving and iron play in 2027, but maintaining his fine putting will be just as crucial to his chances of winning again.
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