PGA Tour’s Genesis Invitational Moved Due to Los Angeles Wildfires
The PGA Tour announced on Thursday that the Genesis Invitational will be relocated due to the devastating Los Angeles wildfires that have ravaged the region. The tournament, scheduled to be held at Riviera Country Club, is part of the evacuation zone and was not damaged in the fires.
The course is located in the Pacific Palisades, one of the areas heavily impacted by the disasters, which have left more than two dozen people dead and over 12,000 structures destroyed. The PGA Tour cited the safety and well-being of those affected by the wildfires in its decision to relocate the event.
In a statement, the organization expressed gratitude for the work of first responders and the efforts to put an end to the tragedy. “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,” the statement read. “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.”
Although the course was not damaged in the fires, the nearby clubhouse of a nearby golf course was burned down. The host of the tournament, Tiger Woods, emphasized the need to prioritize the well-being of those affected, stating, “We’re trying to just figure everything out and make sure that everyone is safe, and we have meetings scheduled going forward.”
The new location of the tournament has not been announced, but events are expected to begin on February 10, with the tournament kicking off on February 13. Further information will be provided in the coming days.