After wildfires near Riviera Country Club in Pacific Palisades, Calif., and other areas of Los Angeles killed at least 25 people and destroyed thousands of buildings, the PGA Tour moved next month's Genesis Invitational to another location. held.
The Genesis Invitational, presented by Tiger Woods, was scheduled to be played at Riviera Country Club from February 13-16.
"The PGA Tour's focus remains the safety and well-being of those in the greater Los Angeles area affected by unprecedented natural disasters," the PGA Tour said in a statement Thursday. "We thank first responders for their life-saving efforts. , and the ongoing efforts to end tragic wildfires.
“In partnership with Genesis, Riviera Country Club and TGR Live, and out of respect for the current situation, we have decided that the 2025 Genesis Invitational will be held at an alternative location the week of February 10-16.”
The PGA Tour said replacement courses will be announced in the coming days.
Potential locations under consideration include La Quinta Country Club in La Quinta, Calif., site of this week's American Express, and Torrey Pines in La Jolla, Calif., which will host the Farmers Insurance Open next week, sources said. game).
The PGA Tour may also play back-to-back weeks at TPC Scottsdale, Arizona, site of the WM Phoenix Open from Feb. 6-9. Another possibility is Shadow Creek Golf Course in Las Vegas, the site of the CJ Cup and the LPGA Match Play event for the past four years.
Riviera Country Club was not damaged by the fire, but the surrounding area was significantly affected. Genesis is one of the PGA Tour's signature events, with a prize purse of up to $20 million.
Riviera Country Club has hosted the Professional Men's Championship 60 times since 1929 and nearly every year since 1973. The Genesis Invitational benefits Woods' TGR Foundation.
After making his debut Tuesday night at the TGL event at SoFi Center in Florida, Woods said his organization's focus is "trying to figure everything out and make sure everyone is safe."
"But as of right now, we're not really focused on the tournament," Woods said. "It's more about what we can do to help everyone who is struggling, losing their home and having their life changed. It's really hard."