Rory McIlroy and Scottie Scheffler are set for a blockbuster weekend battle on the $20million Genesis Invitational.
The Genesis is the third of eight Signature Occasions this season and the motion is heating up at Torrey Pines.
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The match was moved from its conventional house at Riviera Nation Membership as a result of latest wildfires in California.
Storming climate in San Diego then made situations further robust on the opening day.
However an improved set-up on Friday noticed World No.1 Scheffler, latest Pebble Seaside champion McIlroy and host of different names go low and arrange an intriguing weekend.
American 25-year-old Davis Thompson leads the best way at 8-under with Scheffler one shot again.
Tiger Woods is the host of the Genesis however needed to withdraw from the occasion earlier this week following the sudden loss of life of his mom, Kultida.
The Genesis paid a touching tribute to Kultida throughout Thursday’s opening spherical and the PGA Tour hope Woods will make an look on the occasion over the weekend.
Genesis Invitational 2025: Date and the best way to observe
This PGA Tour occasion will happen from Thursday, February 13 to Sunday, February 16.
Play is because of get began at 3pm over the weekend, with the leaders heading out 7:35pm.
It’s being held on the South Course at Torrey Pines Golf Course in San Diego.
talkSPORT 2 may have reside commentary of the motion at Torrey Pines and you may hear right here.
The occasion can even be broadcast reside on Sky Sports activities Golf.
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Genesis Invitational 2025: Area and tee occasions
The Genesis is an elevated occasion on the PGA Tour once more this season and so the 72-player subject included 46 of the highest 50 golfers on the earth rankings.
There was a minimize on Friday night time with the highest 50 making it by to the weekend.
The tee occasions and pairings for the third spherical have been confirmed and might be discovered right here.
Thompson and Scheffler will start their third rounds at 7:35pm with McIlroy and Denny McCarthy heading out at 7:25pm.
Ludvig Aberg, Wyndham Clark, Nick Dunlap and Aaron Rai are amongst these additionally in rivalry and the newest leaderboard from Torrey Pines might be discovered right here.
There’s a big $4m awaiting the winner of this match whereas the overall prize pot is $20m with 700 Fedex Cup factors up for grabs.
Upcoming golf occasions
February 16
- PGA Tour – Genesis Invitational, Riviera, Pacific Palisades (Signature Occasion)
- LIV Golf – Adelaide, The Grange Golf Membership
February 23
- PGA Tour – Mexico Open at VidantaWorld
- DP World Tour – Magical Kenya Open, Muthaiga GC, Nairobi
March 2
- PGA Tour – Cognizant Traditional in The Palm Seashores
- DP World Tour – Investec South African Open Championship, Durban CC
March 9
- PGA Tour – Arnold Palmer Invitational, Bay Hill Membership & Lodge (Signature Occasion)
- PGA Tour – Puerto Rico Open, Grand Reserve Golf Membership
- DP World Tour – Joburg Open, Houghton GC, Johannesburg
- LIV Golf – Hong Kong, Hong Kong Golf Membership at Fanling
March 16
Genesis Invitational 2025: What has been stated?
Japan star Matsuyama claimed glory within the Genesis final 12 months, romping to victory at Riviera.
Nonetheless, the match has been moved to Torrey Pines this week as a result of horrific latest wildfires in California.
In an announcement, the occasion stated: “The PGA TOUR’s focus continues to be on the protection and well-being of these affected by the unprecedented pure catastrophe in Higher Los Angeles.
“We’re grateful for the life-saving efforts of first responders and the tireless work being achieved to place an finish to the tragic wildfires.
“In collaboration with Genesis, The Riviera Nation Membership and TGR Stay, and out of respect for the unfolding scenario, we’ve decided that the 2025 Genesis Invitational will probably be performed at an alternate location the week of February 10-16.
“The PGA TOUR is figuring out essentially the most impactful methods the match can help the Los Angeles group and the continued aid efforts.”
Torrey Pines, which hosted the US Open in 2008 and 2021, is the standard venue of the Farmers Insurance coverage Open which Harris English received simply final month.