Bad News for PGA as LA fires force them to move Genesis Invitational to a different location

The 2025 Genesis Invitational is all set to be relocated to a different location due to the recent wildfires in Los Angeles. The tournament was scheduled to take place from February 13-16 at Riviera Golf and Country Club.

However, the PGA Tour announced the change of venue in a statement recently posted on its website:

"The PGA TOUR’s focus continues to be on the safety and well-being of those affected by the unprecedented natural disaster in Greater Los Angeles. We are grateful for the life-saving efforts of first responders and the tireless work being done to put an end to the tragic wildfires."

"In collaboration with Genesis, The Riviera Country Club, and TGR Live, and out of respect for the unfolding situation, we have determined that The Genesis Invitational 2025 will be played at an alternate location the week of Feb. 10-16. A venue update and additional tournament information will be provided in the coming days," the statement added.

The Genesis Invitational - Final Round - Source: Getty

The PGA Tour is in its West Coast Swing, where the tournaments are played on the Western Coast. Hence, the tournament will most probably be shifted to another venue in California.

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Who won the 2024 Genesis Invitational?

Hideki Matsuyama won the 2024 Genesis Invitational at Riviera Golf and Country Club. The Japanese golfer carded -17 for the event and won the event by three strokes as Will Zalatoris and Luke List finished at T2 with -14. He earned $4 million along with 700 FedEx Cup points.

Hideki Matsuyama at The Genesis Invitational - Final Round - Source: Imagn

Here's the leaderboard for the 2024 Genesis Invitational for golfers who made it to the weekend.

• 1. Hideki Matsuyama -17
• T2. Will Zalatoris -14
• T2. Luke List -14
• T4. Adam Hadwin -13
• T4. Patrick Cantlay -13
• T4. Xander Schauffele -13
• 7. Harris English -12
• 8. Tom Hoge -11
• 9. Jason Day -9
• T10. Tommy Fleetwood -8
• T10. Sam Burns -8
• T10. Scottie Scheffler -8
• T10. Eric Cole -8
• T10. Adam Svensson -8
• T10. J.T. Poston -8
• T16. Byeong Hun An -7
• T16. Max Homa -7
• T16. Cameron Young -7
• T19. Collin Morikawa -6
• T19. Ludvig Åberg -6
• T19. Viktor Hovland -6
• T19. Tony Finau -6
• T19. Adam Scott -6
• T24. Lee Hodges -5
• T24. Tom Kim -5
• T24. Rory McIlroy -5
• T24. Christiaan Bezuidenhout -5
• T24. Russell Henley -5
• T24. Beau Hossler -5
• T24. Corey Conners -5
• T31. Taylor Moore -4
• T31. Seamus Power -4
• T31. Brendon Todd -4
• T31. Mackenzie Hughes -4
• T35. Rickie Fowler -3
• T35. Lucas Glover -3
• T37. Sahith Theegala -2
• T37. Ben Griffin -2
• T39. Nicolai Højgaard -1
• T39. Gary Woodland -1
• T39. Denny McCarthy -1
• T39. Nick Taylor -1
• T39. Kurt Kitayama -1
• T44. Emiliano Grillo E
• T44. Andrew Putnam E
• T44. Si Woo Kim E
• T44. Sungjae Im E
• T44. Brian Harman E
• 49. Cam Davis +2
• 50. Charley Hoffman +4
• 51. Chase Johnson +5