The PGA Tour’s Genesis Invitational, which is held annually at Riviera Country Club in the Pacific Palisades in Los Angeles, will be relocated to an alternate site in light of the deadly wildfires that have been burning for more than a week, the PGA Tour announced Thursday. The event, hosted by Tiger Woods, is set to be played the week of Feb. 10-16, but the PGA Tour has not yet announced the substitute location.
“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,” a statement from the PGA Tour said. “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 2025 Genesis Invitational will be played at an alternate location the week of February 10-16. A venue update and additional tournament information will be provided in the coming days.”
The announcement of an alternate venue for the tournament — a “signature” event on the PGA Tour — was shared with players on Thursday afternoon.
Riviera, which has hosted the event 60 times since 1929, has not been directly affected by the destructive fires that devastated the Pacific Palisades. However, the course is located close to some of the most significant damage in the Los Angeles region.
The destructive fires, which are not yet contained, have already forced the relocation and rescheduling of other professional sporting events in the city to avoid drawing emergency personnel and resources away from Los Angeles’ ongoing emergency response.
On Tuesday, speaking after the second annual TGL match, Woods addressed his host event.
“We’re trying to just figure everything out and make sure that everyone is safe and we have meetings scheduled going forward,” Woods said. “But as of right now, we’re not really focused on the tournament. It’s more about what we can do to help everyone who’s struggling, who’s lost homes and had their lives changed.”
In its statement, the PGA Tour shared a link that fans can visit to support relief efforts in the Los Angeles community.
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