Tiger Woods’ famous annual golf event, The Genesis Invitational, is is moved from Los Angeles to San Diego after devastating wildfires damaged the original course.
The PGA announced Friday that the event will move 120 miles south to Torrey Pines Golf Course in the La Jolla neighborhood of San Diegothe site of this week’s Farmers Insurance Open.
Woods says the event will be a platform to help fire victims.
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“We are grateful to the city of San Diego and Torrey Pines for hosting the 2025 Genesis Invitational, and to everyone who reached out to support the tournament,” Woods said in a statement. “While Riviera remains the home of The Genesis Invitational, we look forward to playing another championship golf course this year and using the tournament to support those affected by the fires in the Los Angeles area.”
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Tiger Woods plays a shot from the 13th tee during the second round of The Players Championship on the Stadium Course at TPC Sawgrass, May 11, 2018, in Ponte Vedra Beach, Florida. (Sam Greenwood/Getty Images)
PGA Tour Commissioner Jay Monahan also expressed his gratitude.
“Our thanks to Tiger ForestTGR Live and Genesis for their leadership in these efforts,” said Monahan. “We are grateful to Farmers Insurance, (San Diego Mayor) Todd Gloria and the City of San Diego and the Century Club for extending the invitation to host The Genesis Invitational moving to Torrey Pines.”
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“Highlighting the resilience of Los Angeles and the need for continued support for the ongoing recovery efforts is what our collective teams are working toward with playing The Genesis Invitational at Torrey Pines,” Monahan added in his statement.
The Riviera Country Club, where the event was originally scheduled to take place, was not destroyed by the fires. However, it faces power and water issues and the tournament is being rescheduled out of respect for the fire victims.
The Genesis Invitational is expected to return to Riviera Country Club in 2026.
“The devastation that is happening from the fires in LA is such a tragedy and because it comes from California it affects us.” said Bos in a statement shared on his social media platforms. “My heart goes out to those who have suffered unimaginable loss. Thank you to the incredible heroes who, as first responders, help contain and save the Los Angeles community.”
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