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The PGA Tour is moving Genesis to the South Course at Torrey Pines in San Diego from February 10-16, the tour announced Friday.
The Genesis Invitational, hosted by 15-time major champion Tiger Woods, was scheduled to take place at Riviera Country Club in Pacific Palisades, California. The tour announced last week that the event would be moved due to recent wildfires in the Los Angeles area.
Torrey Pines Golf Course is the site of this week’s Farmers Insurance Open, which takes place on the North and South Courses, so much of the infrastructure needed for the Genesis Invitational is already in place.
In a news release, the PGA Tour said it plans for the Genesis Invitational to return to Riviera Country Club in 2026.
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“As we have seen over the past two weeks, sports can be a great diversion, but they are an even greater unifier in bringing people together for a common cause,” PGA Tour Commissioner Jay Monahan said in a statement. said. “Underscoring the need for continued support for Los Angeles’ resiliency and continued recovery efforts, our collective team is committed to performing the Genesis Invitational at Torrey Pines. is.”
The Genesis Invitational benefits Woods’ Tgr Foundation. He won on the South Course eight times, including the 2008 U.S. Open.
Woods had microcompression surgery on his hip in September, but it is unclear whether he will compete at the Genesis Invitational. Last year, Woods withdrew in the second round of the tournament due to illness and was treated with an IV bag at Riviera.
“I would like to thank the cities of San Diego and Torrey Pines for hosting the 2025 Genesis Invitational and everyone who reached out in support of the tournament,” Woods said in a statement. “While Riviera continues to be the home of the Genesis Invitational, we look forward to playing at a different championship-caliber golf course this year and using the tournament to support those affected by the fires in the Los Angeles area.” I am.”
