Welcome to CaddyBytes' coverage of the Genesis Invitational, one of the PGA Tour’s most prestigious signature events, hosted by Tiger Woods and his TGR Foundation. Played at the legendary Riviera Country Club, this tournament blends historic tradition with elite modern competition.
Featuring a select field of the world’s top players, the Genesis Invitational is a signature event offering elevated FedExCup points, a substantial purse, and one of the strongest fields of the early season on one of the Tour’s most challenging courses.
Originally founded in 1926 as the Los Angeles Open, the event has crowned legends such as Ben Hogan, Arnold Palmer, Tom Watson, Phil Mickelson, and more recently Jon Rahm and Hideki Matsuyama, making it one of golf’s most storied championships.
Beyond the competition, the Genesis Invitational supports the TGR Foundation, raising millions for youth education programs, uniting world-class golf with meaningful charitable impact.
Genesis Invitational
2026 Genesis Invitational
Tournament Details
Date: February 16-19, 2026
Location: Riviera CC, Pacific Palisades
Field: Select PGA Tour professionals
Hosted by Tiger Woods & TGR Foundation.
Tournament DetailsGenesis Invitational History (1926 - Present)
2026 Genesis Invitational
Upcoming Signature Event
Riviera Country Club
Select field of top PGA Tour players
$20 million purse
700 FedExCup points to winner
2025 Genesis Invitational
Recent Champion
Riviera Country Club
PGA Tour Signature Event
Hosted by Tiger Woods
700 FedExCup points to winner
2020s Genesis Invitational
Modern Champions
Riviera Country Club
Hideki Matsuyama won in 2024
Jon Rahm champion in 2023
Joaquin Niemann won in 2022
2010s Genesis Invitational
Memorable Victories
Riviera Country Club
J.B. Holmes won in 2019
Bubba Watson multiple wins
James Hahn surprise win in 2015
2000s Genesis Invitational
Tournament Evolution
Riviera Country Club
Phil Mickelson won twice (2008, 2009)
Mike Weir back-to-back wins (2003-04)
Northern Trust sponsorship era
Signature Event Format
Elevated Status
Select Field Competition
72-hole stroke play format
No cut for select field
Enhanced FedExCup points
Historic Venue
Riviera Country Club
George C. Thomas Jr. Design
One of golf's most iconic courses
Course Details:
Par 71, 7,322 yards
Tiger Woods Host
Tournament Host
TGR Foundation
Hosted by Tiger Woods since 2017
Benefits TGR Foundation
Supports youth education programs
Historic Champions
Legendary Winners
Golf Immortals
Ben Hogan won three times
Arnold Palmer, Tom Watson champions
Sam Snead, Byron Nelson winners
The Genesis Invitational Legacy
The Genesis Invitational boasts one of the richest histories in professional golf, tracing its origins back to 1926 as the Los Angeles Open. Now hosted by Tiger Woods through his TGR Foundation, the tournament has evolved into a premier signature event that honors golf's storied past while shaping its future through charitable impact and elite competition.
The tournament's elevated status as a signature event ensures it attracts the strongest fields of the early PGA Tour season. With a $20 million purse, 700 FedExCup points awarded to the champion, and no cut for the select field, the Genesis Invitational represents one of the most prestigious and lucrative opportunities on tour. Its position in the schedule provides a crucial early-season test for players building momentum toward the season's major championships.
Beyond the competition, the Genesis Invitational's charitable mission through the TGR Foundation represents a powerful force for positive change. The tournament serves as the foundation's largest annual fundraiser, supporting educational programs that empower underserved youth through access to quality education. This combination of world-class golf and meaningful social impact creates a unique tournament identity that extends far beyond the fairways of Riviera Country Club.
As the tournament continues to thrive under Tiger Woods' stewardship, it maintains its core identity as both a celebration of golf history and a catalyst for educational opportunity. The event's longevity at historic Riviera Country Club, combined with its modern significance as a signature event and its substantial charitable impact, has made the Genesis Invitational a model for how professional golf can simultaneously honor tradition, showcase elite competition, and create lasting positive change in communities.