The PGA tour is going to be moving the Genesis Invitational to the South Course at Torrey Pines in San Diego on Feb 16-17. The Genesis Invitational is hosted by Tiger Woods, a 15-time major champion. It was scheduled to play at Riviera Country Club in Pacific Palisades California.

The tour announced in January that the event was going to be moved due to the L.A. fires. Torrey Pines Golf Course is where this week’s Farmers Insurance Open will take place. It will be played on the North and South courses. Fortunately, the PGA tour announced that the Genesis Invitational would return to Riviera Country Club in 2026.

In an interview with ESPN PGA Tour commissioner Jay Monahan stated, “As we’ve seen the last two weeks, sports can be a great diversion but an even greater unifier in bringing people together for a common cause. 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.”

Tiger Woods unfortunately went through surgery on his lower back, not making it known if he is going to play in the Genesis Invitational. Last year, Tiger Woods withdrew early in the game due to illness but was treated at Rivieria. Tiger Woods also told ESPN that “We are grateful to the city of San Diego and Torrey Pines for hosting the 2025 Genesis Invitational, and to everyone who has reached out in support of the tournament. While Rivieria 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.”

I interviewed a freshman named Joann Park, and she stated, “I don’t really watch golf but hopefully they get to play there soon.”

I also interviewed a freshman named Emily Min and she stated, “I don’t know anything about golf but I’m sad that the fires are ruining a lot of places.”