The PGA Tour is predicted 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 can be relocated from Riviera because of the close by wildfires which have ravaged the realm.
Torrey Pines is the location 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 can be a well-known choice for the PGA Tour and produce the very best golfers on the earth 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 subject, the Genesis Invitational is organized by the Tiger Woods Basis.
“The PGA Tour’s focus continues to be on the protection and well-being of these affected by the unprecedented pure catastrophe in Larger Los Angeles,” the tour’s assertion mentioned partly. “We’re grateful for the life-saving efforts of first responders and the tireless work being finished 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 state of affairs, we have now decided that The Genesis Invitational 2025 will likely be performed at an alternate location the week of Feb. 10-16.”
–Subject Stage Media