PGA Tour make huge announcement regarding Genesis Invitational

It will be the first time since 1998 the Tiger Woods-hosted Genesis Invitational will not be played at the Los Angeles club

Riviera Country Club will not host this year’s Genesis Invitational, the PGA Tour has confirmed.

Fatal wildfires continue to affect the Los Angeles, with Pacific Palisades, the suburb just a few miles from Riviera, worst hit.

It will be just the third time since 1973 that Riviera hasn’t hosted the event formerly known as the LA Open. It was held at Rancho Park in 1983 and Valencia Country Club in 1998.

“The PGA Tour’s focus continues to be on the safety and well-being of those affected by the unprecedented natural disaster in Greater Los Angeles,” the statement read.

“We are grateful for the life-saving efforts of first responders and the tireless work being done to put an end to the tragic wildfires.

“In collaboration with Genesis, the Riviera Country Club and TGR Live, and out of respect for the unfolding situation, we have determined that the 2025 Genesis Invitational will be played at an alternate location the week of February 10-16.  A venue update and additional tournament information will be provided in the coming days. 

“The PGA Tour is identifying the most impactful ways the tournament can support the Los Angeles community and the ongoing relief efforts. We encourage fans to join the support at PGATOUR.COM/SupportLA.”

Where will the 2025 Genesis Invitational be played?

PGA West and Torrey Pines will host the American Express and Farmers Insurance Open this week and next and both would be prepared to host a PGA Tour Signature Event at short notice.

If the PGA Tour decides to venture away from California, there the possibility of a two-week stretch at TPC Scottsdale, which will host the WM Phoenix Open the week before the Genesis Invitational.

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