The Tiger Woods-hosted Genesis Invitational might be relocated to Torrey Pines following the Los Angeles wildfires.
The Riviera County Membership was as a result of stage the PGA Tour signature occasion between February 13-16 however that course is within the Pacific Palisades space of Southern California which has been decimated.
With the catastrophe ongoing and out of respect for these affected, the match will swap to San Diego earlier than an anticipated return to Riviera in 2026.
Torrey Pines is already a daily venue on the PGA Tour, internet hosting the Farmers Insurance coverage Open, whereas it additionally staged the US Open in 2008 and 2021, gained by Woods and Jon Rahm respectively.
Woods stated: “We’re grateful to town of San Diego and Torrey Pines for internet hosting the 2025 Genesis Invitational, and to everybody who has reached out in help of the match.
“While Riviera remains the home of The Genesis Invitational, we look forward to playing on another championship-calibre golf course this year and using the tournament to support those affected by the fires in the Los Angeles area.”
PGA Tour commissioner Jay Monahan added: “As we have seen the final two weeks, sports activities could be a nice diversion however a fair better unifier in bringing folks collectively for a typical trigger.
“Highlighting the resilience of Los Angeles and the need for continued support for the ongoing recovery efforts is what our collective teams are working towards with the playing of The Genesis Invitational at Torrey Pines.”
This yr’s Genesis Invitational will embody various Los Angeles-related reduction initiatives, with particulars to be launched sooner or later.
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