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 Åberg (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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2026 Genesis Invitational Betting at Bookmaker
The Riviera Country Club in Pacific Palisades, CA, will host the 2026 Genesis Invitational. The tournament runs from Thursday, February 19, through Sunday, February 22, 2026, with television coverage on CBS, ESPN+, GOLF, and Paramount+.
2026 Genesis Invitational Odds
Scottie Scheffler +300, Rory McIlroy +1400, Xander Schauffele +2000, Hideki Matsuyama +2200, Tommy Fleetwood +2200, Russell Henley +2500, Patrick Cantlay +2700, Cameron Young +2700, Sam Burns +3000, Viktor Hovland +3000, Chris Gotterup +3000, Collin Morikawa +3000, All Other Players +3300 or Higher
2026 Genesis Invitational Top Players
Scottie Scheffler
Scheffler is the heavy favorite and World No. 1. His elite tee-to-green dominance, consistency in Signature Events, and strong recent form make him the player to beat. Golf bettors widely pick him as the top One-and-Done choice for his unmatched floor and win ceiling on tough courses like Riviera. He's a reliable contender here despite no prior win at the venue.
Rory McIlroy
McIlroy is the World No. 2 and a major threat following his career Grand Slam. His power and all-around game suit Riviera, though odds reflect the gap to Scheffler.
Xander Schauffele
Schauffele is a perennial contender in big fields with excellent iron play and short game. His strong history in California events positions him well.
Tommy Fleetwood
Fleetwood is an excellent ball-striker with precision that matches Riviera's demands. He is often undervalued but is a solid top-tier pick.
Hideki Matsuyama
Matsuyama is a past champion at Riviera (2024 winner) with multiple strong finishes here. His iron play and course familiarity make him a proven threat on this layout.
Cameron Young
Young is a rising power with upside. He has an excellent history here, meeting Riviera's precision-and-power course layout (accuracy off the tee, strong approaches, creativity around the greens).
Patrick Cantlay
Cantlay has multiple top finishes at Riviera and strong ball-striking. He's a consistent performer in Signature Events and big fields, known for elite ball-striking, iron play, and composure under pressure—attributes that align perfectly with Riviera's challenges.
Collin Morikawa
Morikawa's precision iron play fits perfectly, though odds vary slightly across different books. With his accuracy off the tee and consistency on demanding layouts like Riviera's (tight fairways, strategic bunkering, Poa annua greens), Morikawa's game aligns perfectly with the course.
Ludvig Åberg
Aberg is the defending champ from 2025 at Torrey Pines. He is a young talent with win pedigree, but Riviera-specific form is still developing.
2026 Genesis Invitational Bookmaker Best Bets
Scottie Scheffler brings an elite tee-to-green game, unmatched consistency in Signature Events, and strong Riviera finishes make him the player to beat. Scheffler remains a justifiable short-priced favorite after a blistering final-round 63 (including three eagles) to finish T-4th at the Pebble Beach Pro-Am.
Main Pick: Scottie Scheffler
Player Prop Pick: Cameron Young Top 10 (With Ties)
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