Who is playing in the Genesis Open?
FEBRUARY 17-20, 2022, LOS ANGELES. Hosted by Tiger Woods and played at The Riviera Country Club, the world’s best golfers compete at the prestigious Genesis Invitational. Suspense and skill converge in Los Angeles every year as one of the PGA TOUR’s most exciting events delivers high stakes and even higher emotion. STAY INFORMED.
Where to watch Genesis Open?
Feb 16, 2022 · Mike Mulholland/Getty Images The 2022 Genesis Invitational features a star-studded field and a star host in Tiger Woods. It all begins on Thursday with the opening round at Riviera. You can find...
Who will win Genesis Invitational?
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Who won the Genesis Open?
Feb 20, 2022 · After 54 holes of the 2022 Genesis Invitational at Riviera Country Club, the closing narrative is set, and it's the same as it's been the last two …
play Elevated
Tournament host Tiger Woods welcomes an elevated field to compete at the iconic Riviera Country Club during L.A.’s PGA TOUR event. The ROARS have returned to Riviera.
impact
Each year, proceeds from The Genesis Invitational benefit the educational programs of TGR Foundation in Southern California. Founded by Tiger Woods in 1996, TGR Foundation’s mission is to empower students to pursue their passions through education.
Charlie Sifford Memorial Exemption
Awarded since 2009, the Charlie Sifford Memorial Exemption has represented the advancement of diversity in the game of golf.
HOSPITALITY
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PRO-AM
Experience a round of golf like a PGA TOUR professional. Play Riviera in the Pro-Am for a round like never before. Premium hospitality, curated gifting and unparralled access are all part of the experience. A perfect outing for clients or your favorite foursome in the perfect setting at The Riviera Country Club.
media library
Don’t miss any of the action from the latest videos, photos and stories from The Genesis Invitational.
volunteer
Volunteer at the 2023 tournament and be part of making The Genesis Invitational a success each year. Volunteers assist with everything from keeping score to transporting players.
Who finishes strong at Genesis?
Adam Scott finishes strong with birdie on No. 18 at Genesis. Sung Kang closes with lengthy birdie at Genesis. Joseph Bramlett nerly holes approach shot on the 9th hole at Genesis. Jon Rahm's excellent tee shot yields birdie at Genesis.
Who is interviewing after round 2 of Genesis?
Vaughn Taylor interview after Round 2 of the Genesis. Harold Varner III interview after Round 2 of the Genesis. Rory McIlroy rolls in 16-foot birdie putt at Genesis. Brooks Koepka nearly holes out for eagle at Genesis.
Where is the Genesis Invitational?
The Genesis Invitational continues a longstanding tradition of professional golf in Southern California. Debuting in 1926 at Los Angeles Country Club as the Los Angeles Open, the tournament was staged at various courses throughout the Los Angeles area before permanently settling at The Riviera Country Club in 1973. Known as the site of Jack Nicklaus’ professional debut, Tiger Woods’ first PGA TOUR tournament and with 25 champions in the World Golf Hall of Fame, the tournament and Riviera have seen many major moments in golf history.
How many holes were completed in the 1995 PGA Tour?
Only 54 holes were completed. 1995: Corey Pavin became the fifth player in tournament history to win back-to-back tournaments. Pictured: Tiger Woods in his PGA TOUR debut in 1992.
How many tournaments did Ben Hogan win?
In her career, she would compete in seven men’s tournaments, three of which were the LA Open. 1948: Ben Hogan became the second player in tournament history to win back-to-back tournaments. Hogan would also win the US Open at Riviera, causing many to begin calling the club Hogan’s Alley.
What year did the LA Open start?
1926-1929. 1926: The Los Angeles Junior Chamber of Commerce put up a $10,000 purse for the first LA Open, the richest prize at the time in professional golf. 1929: The LA Open became the first tournament to be broadcast on radio. 1929: Macdonald Smith became the first player in tournament history to win back-to-back tournaments.
When did the LA Open return?
1970-1979. 1973: The LA Open returned to Riviera. The tournament remained at Riviera every year since with the exception of the 1983 and 1998 tournaments. Pictured: Jack Nicklaus at Riviera in 1973.
Who was the first woman to play in the LA Open?
1934: Macdonald Smith became the first player to win the LA Open four times (1928-29, 1932, 1934). 1938: Babe Didrikson Zaharias became the first woman to play in the LA Open. It would be the first of her three starts in the tournament. Pictured: Babe Didrikson Zaharia preparing for a tournament.
Who won back to back golf tournaments in 2009?
2009: Phil Mickelson became the seventh player in tournament history to win back-to-back tournaments. 2009: Vincent Johnson was awarded the first Charlie Sifford Memorial exemption, awarded annually to a golfer of a minority background who otherwise wouldn’t be eligible to complete. Charlie Sifford Memorial Exemption.
Featured grouping for Genesis Invitational Round 1
The field of competitors at Riviera this week is strong, but no player is stronger right now than Jon Rahm. The World No. 1 and reigning U.S. Open champion has three top-10s and two top-3 finishes in his first four starts of 2022, and he doesn’t look like he plans on slowing down anytime soon. And with World No. 2 Collin Morikawa and No.
2022 Genesis Invitational Round 1 tee times (All times ET)
9:40 a.m. – Aaron Beverly, Danny Lee, Doug Ghim 9:51 a.m. – Emiliano Grillo, Henrik Norlander, Vince Whaley 10:02 a.m. – Jhonattan Vegas, Nick Watney, Lee Hodges 10:13 a.m. – Seamus Power, C.T. Pan, Kevin Tway 10:24 a.m. – Tony Finau, Sergio Garcia, Rickie Fowler 10:35 a.m. – Sungjae Im, J.T. Poston, Patton Kizzire 10:46 a.m.
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Joaquín Niemann has been stellar, but a crowded pack could still make things interesting on Sunday
After 54 holes of the 2022 Genesis Invitational at Riviera Country Club, the closing narrative is set, and it's the same as it's been the last two days: Everybody will be chasing Joaquin Niemann.
The Leader
Joaquin Niemann (-19): The best recent facsimile we have for what Niemann has done at this event is actually what Jon Rahm did at the 2021 Memorial Tournament when he destroyed the field through three rounds but had to withdraw because of a positive COVID-19 test.
The Chasers
Cameron Young (-16): How do you feel if you go out and nearly tie the 54-hole scoring record at Riviera, and you're still three back of the lead? Well, if you're Cameron Young, you can either choose to despair, or you can choose to remember that they don't hand out trophies for 54-hole leads.
Where was the first golf tournament held?
The inaugural event 95 years ago in 1926 was played at Los Angeles Country Club in Los Angeles; in 1927 the event moved to El Caballero Country Club in Tarzana for the only time.
Who sponsored the Los Angeles Open?
South Korea-based Hyundai Motor Group , through its Genesis Motors subsidiary, took over sponsorship in 2017, after nine seasons from Northern Trust Corporation, based in Chicago, following a 21-year sponsorship by Nissan Motors. Entertainer Glen Campbell was the celebrity host of the Los Angeles Open from 1971 through 1983.
How many players are in an invitational golf tournament?
Invitational tournaments have smaller fields (between 120 and 132 players), and have more freedom than full-field open tournaments in determining which players are eligible to participate in their event, as invitational tournaments are not required to fill their fields using the PGA Tour Priority Ranking System.
When did Tiger Woods play in the PGA?
In 1992, the Nissan Los Angeles Open at Riviera CC was the site of Tiger Woods ' first PGA Tour event as an amateur player, as a 16-year-old high school sophomore.
Where is Fox Hills CC?
Fox Hills CC. Locations in L.A. metro area since 1945. The Genesis Invitational is a professional golf tournament on the PGA Tour in southern California, first played 95 years ago in 1926 as the Los Angeles Open. Other previous names include Northern Trust Open and Nissan Open.
Who was the first woman to play golf for men?
From 1937–39, the event was played at Griffith Park (Wilson course) and again at Los Angeles CC in 1940. Babe Zaharias played in the 1938 event, being the first woman to play in a professional golf tournament for men.
Where is the West Coast Swing played?
Played annually in February at the Riviera Country Club in Pacific Palisades, it is often the concluding event of the tour's "West Coast Swing" early in the calendar year, before the tour moves east to Florida . The tournament has been held at Riviera on a near-continuous basis since 1973.