The PGA Tour is anticipated to maneuver the Genesis Invitational from Riviera Nation Membership in Los Angeles to Torrey Pines close to San Diego, Golfweek and Sports activities Illustrated reported Monday.
The tour introduced final week that the Genesis could be relocated from Riviera because of the close by wildfires which have ravaged the realm.
Torrey Pines is the positioning of this week’s Farmers Insurance coverage Open. The municipal course additionally hosted the 2008 and 2021 U.S. Opens, gained by Tiger Woods and Spaniard Jon Rahm, respectively.
Selecting Torrey Pines could be a well-known choice for the PGA Tour and produce one of the best golfers on the planet to the course for the second time in a month. The Genesis is scheduled for Feb. 13-16.
One of many tour’s signature occasions with a restricted area, the Genesis Invitational is organized by the Tiger Woods Basis.
“The PGA Tour’s focus continues to be on the security and well-being of these affected by the unprecedented pure catastrophe in Higher Los Angeles,” the tour’s assertion mentioned partially. “We’re grateful for the life-saving efforts of first responders and the tireless work being completed to place an finish to the tragic wildfires.
“In collaboration with Genesis, The Riviera Nation Membership and TGR Dwell, and out of respect for the unfolding scenario, now we have decided that The Genesis Invitational 2025 will probably be performed at an alternate location the week of Feb. 10-16.”
–Discipline Stage Media
