Tiger Woods’ Genesis Invitational Golf Tournament Moved to San Diego Due to Wildfires
The PGA Tour has announced that the 2025 Genesis Invitational golf tournament, hosted by Tiger Woods, will be moved from Los Angeles to San Diego’s Torrey Pines Golf Course due to the devastating wildfires that damaged the original course. The event, which was supposed to be played at the Riviera Country Club in Los Angeles, will be relocated to San Diego’s championship-caliber course, which hosted the Farmers Insurance Open this week.
Woods stated that the event will serve as a platform to help those affected by the fires in the Los Angeles area. “While Riviera remains the home of The Genesis Invitational, we look forward to playing on another championship caliber golf course this year and using the tournament to support those affected by the fires in the Los Angeles area,” he said.
The Riviera Country Club was not destroyed by the fires, but it is currently dealing with power and water issues, prompting Woods and the PGA Tour to move the event. The tournament is expected to return to the Riviera Country Club in 2026.
Tiger Woods, PGA Tour Commissioner Jay Monahan, and others expressed gratitude for the support of the City of San Diego and Torrey Pines Golf Course in hosting the event. “Highlighting the resilience of Los Angeles and the need for continued support for the ongoing recovery efforts is what our collective teams are working towards with the playing of The Genesis Invitational at Torrey Pines,” Monahan said.
Woods also acknowledged the devastating impact of the fires on the Los Angeles community. “The devastation that is ongoing with the LA fires is such a tragedy and being from California, it hits home,” he said. “My heart is with those who have suffered unimaginable loss. Thank you to the incredible heroes that are the first responders helping to contain and save the community of Los Angeles.”