Tiger Woods moves Genesis invitational to San Diego after wildfire losses LA course
Tiger Woods’ famous annual golf event, the Genesis Invitational, is being moved from Los Angeles to San Diego after devastating wildfires damaged the original course.
The PGA announced Friday that the event will move 123 miles south to the Torrey Pines Golf Course near La Jolla in San Diego, the site of this week’s Farmers Insurance Open.
Woods said the event will be a platform to help victims of dismissal.
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“We thank the city of San Diego and Torrey Pines for hosting the Genesis Invitational in 2025 and thank everyone who supports the tournament,” Woods said in a statement. “While Riviera remains home of the Genesis Invitational, but we look forward to playing another championship golf course this year and using the tournament to support those affected by the Los Angeles area fires.”
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Tiger Woods plays from the 13th tee during the second round of The Players Championship at TPC Sawgrass’ Stadium Course on May 11, 2018 in Ponte Vedra Beach, Florida. (Sam Greenwood/Getty Images)
PGA travel agent Jay Monahan also expressed his gratitude.
“We thank Tiger Woods, TGR Live and Genesis for their leadership in these efforts,” Monahan said. “We thank Farmers Insurance, [San Diego Mayor] Todd Gloria extended invitations to Torrey Pines with City San Diego and Century Club. “
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Monahan added in the statement: “Underscoring the resiliency of Los Angeles and the need for continued support of the ongoing recovery efforts our collective team is working on at the Genesis Invitational at Torrey Pines effort.”
Riviera Country Club, where the tournament was supposed to be played, was not destroyed by the fire. However, it is dealing with power and water issues, and the tournament is being played out of respect for fire victims.
The Genesis Invitational is expected to return to Riviera Country Club in 2026.
“The ongoing devastation of the Los Angeles fires is a tragedy that comes from California and it hits home,” woods says 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 were the first responders to help contain and save the Los Angeles community.”
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