The Genesis Invitational, the flagship PGA golf event that normally takes place each February on the Riviera Nation Membership, gained’t be held on the historic course this 12 months due to the wildfires, it was introduced Thursday.
“Our focus continues to be on the protection and well-being of these affected by the unprecedented pure catastrophe in Higher Los Angeles,” organizers stated in an announcement. “We’re grateful for the life-saving efforts of first responders and the tireless work being executed to place an finish to the tragic wildfires.
“Out of respect for the unfolding state of affairs, we now have decided that the 2025 Genesis Invitational can be performed at an alternate location the week of Feb. 10-16. A venue replace and extra event data can be offered within the coming days.”
A part of the tour’s West Coast Swing, the occasion is held together with the Tiger Woods Basis. Woods, who due to accidents not often performs as of late, normally makes an effort to tee it up at Riviera.
“We’re attempting to simply determine all the things out and be sure that everyone seems to be secure and we now have conferences scheduled going ahead,” he stated lately. “We’re probably not targeted on the event. It’s extra about what we are able to do to assist everybody who’s struggling, who’s misplaced houses and had their lives modified.”
The event was first performed at Riviera because the Los Angeles Open in 1929 however for numerous causes has been held elsewhere over time at spots together with Rancho Park Golf Course, Hillcrest Nation Membership, Wilshire Nation Membership, Brookside Golf Course in Pasadena and most lately, in 1988, on the Valencia Nation Membership.
Although the course and clubhouse at Riviera haven’t been broken, the encompassing space has suffered super losses.
The PGA Tour, Genesis and Riviera are “figuring out probably the most impactful methods the event can assist the Los Angeles neighborhood and the continued aid efforts,” the assertion stated.