PGA TOUR Makes Disappointing Announcement About Upcoming Tournament

The PGA TOUR is making the disappointing and tough decision to move the location of the Genesis Invitation, Tiger Woods’s tournament in Pacific Palisades at Riveria Country Club.

The tournament is played in February each year and is somewhat of a kickoff to the TOUR season, as many big names consider it for their first stop in a long schedule.

However, the wildfires in Los Angeles are proving to be a major issue for the tournament, and the TOUR announced that it would move the tournament.

The new location is not yet known.

The PGA TOUR said in a statement:

“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. 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.”

The wildfires have ripped through a massive portion of LA, so it is not surprising that the TOUR has made this decision.

Statement regarding the 2025 Genesis Invitational pic.twitter.com/6NTjJfqPFq

— PGA TOUR Communications (@PGATOURComms) January 16, 2025

There are several courses in California, Nevada, and Arizona that would be an ideal alternate location, and the TOUR will likely want to keep it somewhat close to LA. However, course conditions and readiness to host a TOUR event are what the real bottlenecks will be.

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