The 2026 Genesis Invitational is a premier PGA TOUR Signature Event, hosted by Tiger Woods and held at the historic Riviera Country Club in Pacific Palisades, California (Los Angeles area). This marks the tournament's 100th playing, returning to Riviera after a one-year relocation to Torrey Pines in 2025 due to wildfires in the Palisades area.
The field consists of 72 players (a limited, elite, invitation-only field). It includes 18 of the top 20 players in the Official World Golf Ranking, as well as many of the world's best golfers.
Headliners feature world No. 1 Scottie Scheffler, Rory McIlroy (career Grand Slam champion), Hideki Matsuyama (a recent champion), Ludvig Aberg (defending 2025 champ from the relocated event), Collin Morikawa, Xander Schauffele, Viktor Hovland, Tommy Fleetwood, Patrick Cantlay, and more.
Tiger Woods hosts but is not competing.
The field draws from top FedExCup performers, OWGR rankings, sponsor exemptions, and special awards (e.g., Sahith Theegala via the Charlie Sifford Memorial Exemption).
As a Signature Event, it features elevated stakes early in the season, showcasing top talent on one of golf's most iconic and challenging courses (known for its history with legends like Ben Hogan, Arnold Palmer, and past Tiger Woods appearances as an amateur).
This event blends prestige, star power, and tradition, with Riviera's layout demanding precision, strategy, and strong all-around play. Thus, there will be plenty of betting traffic and viewership.
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