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- Genesis week is underway at Riviera — one of the PGA Tour’s toughest ball-striking tests.
- This signature event features a select field, no cut, and a $20 million purse.
- Follow tournament action, highlights, and scoring updates all week long.
Genesis Invitational at Riviera Country Club
The Genesis Invitational is one of the PGA Tour’s most prestigious signature events, hosted by Tiger Woods and his TGR Foundation at legendary Riviera Country Club.
Known as “Hogan’s Alley,” Riviera demands elite ball-striking, smart course management, and the ability to survive some of the Tour’s most challenging green complexes.
With a select field, no cut format, and a $20 million purse, Genesis week is a key early-season test for the best players in the world.
⛳ Riviera Country Club Course Overview
Riviera Country Club delivers one of the PGA Tour’s most strategic tests — tree-lined corridors, thick Kikuyu rough, and firm poa annua greens that demand elite ball-striking.
Quick Course Overview
Riviera rewards disciplined course management and precise iron play. Power alone does not conquer “Hogan’s Alley” — positioning and trajectory control become critical as the round unfolds.
Yardage / Par
- Par: 71
- Yardage: ~7,322 yards
Course Type / Conditions
- Classic George C. Thomas Jr. design (opened 1927)
- Kikuyu rough influencing approach spin and lies
- Poa annua greens that firm up in afternoon rounds
- Strategic bunkering and elevation changes throughout routing
What Matters Most
- Approach play and mid-iron precision
- Driving accuracy to avoid Kikuyu rough penalties
- Short game control around elevated green complexes
- Patience on demanding par-4 stretches
Key Holes / Momentum Stretch
- The drivable par-4 10th tempts aggression but punishes poor angles.
- The par-3 6th with its bunker in the center of the green is one of the Tour’s most unique tests.
- The closing stretch (17–18) demands precise driving under pressure.
Winning Formula
- Control trajectory and spin from Kikuyu lies
- Stay below the hole on Riviera’s subtle green slopes
- Capitalize on scoring chances at the short par-4 10th
- Avoid costly mistakes coming home
Genesis Invitational
2026 Genesis Invitational
Date: February 19-22, 2026
Location: Riviera CC, Pacific Palisades
Field: Select PGA Tour professionals
Hosted by Tiger Woods & TGR Foundation.
View Live News FeedGenesis Invitational History (1926 - Present)
2026 Genesis Invitational
Winner: Jacob Bridgeman
Riviera Country Club
Select field of top PGA Tour players
$20 million purse
700 FedExCup points to winner
2025 Genesis Invitational
Recent Champion
Torrey Pines South (La Fires)
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
2026 Signature Event Format
Elevated Status
Select Field Competition
72-hole stroke play format
36 Hole Cut to 50+ Ties
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
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 the 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.
With a $20 million purse, 700 FedExCup points to the winner, and a select no-cut field, the Genesis Invitational is one of the most prestigious opportunities on the PGA Tour schedule.
Riviera Country Club remains one of the toughest and most iconic venues in golf — a fitting stage for a tournament that blends tradition, modern competition, and meaningful charitable impact.