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Genesis Invitational Returns to Riviera for 100th Edition as Players Criticize Lengthened Par-3

Scottie Scheffler heads a $20 million Signature Event at Riviera hosted by an injured Tiger Woods.

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PACIFIC PALISADES, CALIFORNIA – FEBRUARY 13: (EDITOR’S NOTE: Image taken with a drone.) An aerial view of the 18th green is seen before The Genesis Invitational at Riviera Country Club on February 13, 2024 in Pacific Palisades, California. (Photo by Ben Jared/PGA TOUR via Getty Images.)
February 15, 2026; Pebble Beach, California, USA; Scottie Scheffler acknowledges the crowd on the second hole during the final round of the AT&T Pebble Beach Pro-Am golf tournament at Pebble Beach Golf Links. Mandatory Credit: Kyle Terada-Imagn Images
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Overview

  • The tournament runs Feb. 19–22 at Riviera for its 100th playing after last year’s wildfire-forced relocation to Torrey Pines.
  • An elite 72-player field includes 27 of the world’s top 30, with World No. 1 Scottie Scheffler entering as the betting favorite around +300.
  • Riviera lengthened the par-3 fourth to roughly 273 yards, prompting sharp criticism from Rory McIlroy, and the 18th hole also now plays longer.
  • Collin Morikawa arrives in form after winning the Pebble Beach Pro‑Am; Ludvig Åberg defends his Genesis title and Hideki Matsuyama is the last Riviera winner (2024).
  • The Signature Event offers a $20 million purse, 700 FedExCup points and a 36‑hole cut to the top 50 and ties, with coverage on ESPN+, Golf Channel and CBS.