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When Jacob Bridgeman turned pro in 2022, he needed a caddie. The 26-year-old from Inman, South Carolina, played his college golf at Clemson, where he was one of the most accomplished players in the program’s history. The two-time All-American won the ACC Tournament in his final season with the Tigers, turning in the second-best career scoring average in Clemson men's golf history.
He asked two people for suggestions about a caddie — his agent and his college coach. Both offered up the same name: GW Cable.
“Both of them recommended him at the same time, without talking to each other. I felt that couldn't have been a coincidence,” Bridgeman said. “(Cable) was gracious enough to come down and take a pay cut, work on the Korn Ferry for me and take kind of a gamble because he could have got a bag on Tour, I'm sure, no problem.”
After Bridgeman dropped a three-foot putt on the 18th hole of the Genesis Invitational last Sunday at Riviera Country Club, he gave a hug to Cable as the two celebrated their first PGA Tour victory together.
“He took a gamble on me and luckily we only spent one year down there and I think he's pretty pleased with his gamble,” Bridgeman said.
Now, the duo of Bridgeman and Cable will combine with another rising talent, Chris Gotterup, to form the early favorites for the 2026 Jani-King Spring Clean Challenge, an event in which combined FedEx Cup points earned in seven events will determine a winning team.
Bridgeman and Gotterup certainly have the momentum entering the challenge, which starts at the Arnold Palmer Invitational presented by MasterCard in Orlando, March 5-8. The two have won exactly half of the first six events, with Gotterup posting victories in the Sony Open in Hawaii and the WM Phoenix Open.
What started in 2015 as a small pilot with just 12 caddies has grown into one of the most recognizable brand partnerships in golf. The relationship between Jani-King and the Association of Professional Tour Caddies (APTC) now includes dozens of caddies carrying the iconic Jani-King golf towel. It’s a familiar sight every weekend — often right alongside players in the hunt. From the first tee to the final green, the towel is constantly in use, cleaning clubs, wiping grips and subtly showcasing the Jani-King brand during every televised moment.
During the challenge, the caddies of the players involved will carry a green towel to signify the competition.
Mike Biggs is Jani-King’s senior VP of sports partnerships and global market development, and he was one of the masterminds behind the push to get caddies involved in the campaign, noting that caddies are often some of the most colorful characters on the circuit.
“I used to represent players,” Biggs said. “I’ve been in golf for like 40 years. I would go to the majors, like the Open Championship, and I would stay in a house full of caddies. I’ve always known them as being the best source for stories, and some of the best guys. You want to know what’s happening, you ask the caddies.”
When Biggs first put the campaign together, caddies didn’t have endorsement deals, so this marked an important evolution.
And while the towels are now somewhat iconic on Tour, they’re not available to the public. That’s one of the details that elude most PGA Tour golf fans who see them in action, hence the new push to explain the company behind the towels.
“With a limited budget compared to others spending in the golf space, we have to look for unique ways to build on brand awareness,” Biggs said. “While the towel has certainly taken on a life of its own since we first supported caddies in 2015, it is important that people know who the company behind the towel is and what we do as the industry leader in franchised commercial cleaning services around the world.”
Now in its third year, the Spring Clean Challenge is about more than just sponsor exposure — it’s a way to add some real cash incentives to the grind of life on Tour. Built around select PGA Tour events, the challenge puts a premium on both performance and consistency. This season, teams will share $150,000 in bonus payouts, earned through the FedEx Cup points they racked up over the stretch.
CBS golf announcer Colt Knost, who originally struck up a partnership with Jani-King during his playing days, will again serve as host and organizer of the Spring Clean Challenge.
It was consistency and clutch play that separated Sepp Straka and Greyson Sigg from the pack as the Big Dawgs claimed the title. With strong performances throughout the designated events, they took home the win, each earning a $30,000 bonus, with their caddies receiving $5,000 each and custom trophies. It also marked Duane Bock’s second challenge victory, reinforcing his role as a Jani-King towel standard-bearer on the Tour.
This article originally appeared on Golfweek: PGA Tour caddies to earn bonuses in Jani-King challenge
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He asked two people for suggestions about a caddie — his agent and his college coach. Both offered up the same name: GW Cable.
“Both of them recommended him at the same time, without talking to each other. I felt that couldn't have been a coincidence,” Bridgeman said. “(Cable) was gracious enough to come down and take a pay cut, work on the Korn Ferry for me and take kind of a gamble because he could have got a bag on Tour, I'm sure, no problem.”
After Bridgeman dropped a three-foot putt on the 18th hole of the Genesis Invitational last Sunday at Riviera Country Club, he gave a hug to Cable as the two celebrated their first PGA Tour victory together.
“He took a gamble on me and luckily we only spent one year down there and I think he's pretty pleased with his gamble,” Bridgeman said.
Now, the duo of Bridgeman and Cable will combine with another rising talent, Chris Gotterup, to form the early favorites for the 2026 Jani-King Spring Clean Challenge, an event in which combined FedEx Cup points earned in seven events will determine a winning team.
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Bridgeman and Gotterup certainly have the momentum entering the challenge, which starts at the Arnold Palmer Invitational presented by MasterCard in Orlando, March 5-8. The two have won exactly half of the first six events, with Gotterup posting victories in the Sony Open in Hawaii and the WM Phoenix Open.
What started in 2015 as a small pilot with just 12 caddies has grown into one of the most recognizable brand partnerships in golf. The relationship between Jani-King and the Association of Professional Tour Caddies (APTC) now includes dozens of caddies carrying the iconic Jani-King golf towel. It’s a familiar sight every weekend — often right alongside players in the hunt. From the first tee to the final green, the towel is constantly in use, cleaning clubs, wiping grips and subtly showcasing the Jani-King brand during every televised moment.
During the challenge, the caddies of the players involved will carry a green towel to signify the competition.
Mike Biggs is Jani-King’s senior VP of sports partnerships and global market development, and he was one of the masterminds behind the push to get caddies involved in the campaign, noting that caddies are often some of the most colorful characters on the circuit.
“I used to represent players,” Biggs said. “I’ve been in golf for like 40 years. I would go to the majors, like the Open Championship, and I would stay in a house full of caddies. I’ve always known them as being the best source for stories, and some of the best guys. You want to know what’s happening, you ask the caddies.”
You must be registered for see images attach
When Biggs first put the campaign together, caddies didn’t have endorsement deals, so this marked an important evolution.
And while the towels are now somewhat iconic on Tour, they’re not available to the public. That’s one of the details that elude most PGA Tour golf fans who see them in action, hence the new push to explain the company behind the towels.
“With a limited budget compared to others spending in the golf space, we have to look for unique ways to build on brand awareness,” Biggs said. “While the towel has certainly taken on a life of its own since we first supported caddies in 2015, it is important that people know who the company behind the towel is and what we do as the industry leader in franchised commercial cleaning services around the world.”
Now in its third year, the Spring Clean Challenge is about more than just sponsor exposure — it’s a way to add some real cash incentives to the grind of life on Tour. Built around select PGA Tour events, the challenge puts a premium on both performance and consistency. This season, teams will share $150,000 in bonus payouts, earned through the FedEx Cup points they racked up over the stretch.
CBS golf announcer Colt Knost, who originally struck up a partnership with Jani-King during his playing days, will again serve as host and organizer of the Spring Clean Challenge.
The 2026 Spring Clean Challenge teams
| Team Name | Player | Player |
|---|---|---|
| Kings of Clean Contact | Jacob Bridgeman | Chris Gotterup |
| Clean Strikes | Tom Hoge | Michael Kim |
| Carolina Clean | Andrew Novak | J.T. Poston |
The 2026 Spring Clean Challenge schedule
| Tournament | Dates | Location |
|---|---|---|
| Arnold Palmer Invitational | March 5–8 | Orlando, Florida |
| Players Championship | March 12–15 | Ponte Vedra Beach, Florida |
| Masters Tournament | April 9–12 | Augusta, Georgia |
| RBC Heritage | April 16–19 | Hilton Head, South Carolina |
| Cadillac Championship | April 30–May 3 | Miami, Florida |
| Truist Championship | May 7–10 | Charlotte, North Carolina |
| PGA Championship | May 14–17 | Newton Square, Pennsylvania |
What happened in 2025
It was consistency and clutch play that separated Sepp Straka and Greyson Sigg from the pack as the Big Dawgs claimed the title. With strong performances throughout the designated events, they took home the win, each earning a $30,000 bonus, with their caddies receiving $5,000 each and custom trophies. It also marked Duane Bock’s second challenge victory, reinforcing his role as a Jani-King towel standard-bearer on the Tour.
This article originally appeared on Golfweek: PGA Tour caddies to earn bonuses in Jani-King challenge
Continue reading...
