Genesis Invitational 2025 LIVE: Tee times, field, prize money, leaderboard and how to follow as Tiger Woods withdraws
The Genesis Invitational will take place this week and Tiger Woods will no longer be making his return to action. The legendary golfer announced the sad death of his mother, Kultida last week which had put his participation at the Genesis into doubt. Woods will no longer compete at the Genesis InvitationalGetty But he was spotted playing with US President Donald Trump over the weekend and event organisers confirmed he was set to be part of the field last week. However, the 15-time major champion, who hasn’t played professionally since last July, has now withdrawn as he isn’t ready to play so soon after his mother’s passing. It means the icon won’t feature in the ‘Signature Event’ on the PGA Tour as an all-star field battle for glory at Torrey Pines. Genesis Invitational 2025: Date and how to follow This PGA Tour event will get underway on Thursday, February 13 and run until Sunday, February 16. Play is due to get started at around 5pm UK time each day. It will be held on the South Course at Torrey Pines Golf Course in San Diego. The event was moved from it’s traditional home at Riviera Country Club due to the recent wildfires in California. talkSPORT 2 will have live commentary of the action at Torrey Pines and you can listen here. The event will also be broadcast live on Sky Sports Golf, with coverage starting at 5:30pm on Thursday and Friday and 3pm over the weekend. Rory McIlroy claimed victory at Pebble Beach earlier this yearGetty Genesis Invitational 2025: Field and tee times The Genesis is an elevated event on the PGA Tour again this season and so the 72-player field includes 46 of the top 50 golfers in the world rankings. Woods will no longer feature while Rory McIlroy is fresh off his brilliant win at Pebble Beach, and defending champion Hideki Matsuyama is going for another title. Two-time Masters champion Scottie Scheffler will also be in attendance, The full field can be found here while the tee times and groupings will be confirmed on Tuesday. There is a huge $4million waiting for the winner of this tournament, and the total prize pot is $20m. Genesis Invitational 2025: What has been said? Japan star Matsuyama claimed glory in the Genesis last year, romping to victory at Riviera. However, the tournament has been moved to Torrey Pines this February due to the horrific recent wildfires in California. In a statement, the event said: “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. “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. “In collaboration with Genesis, The Riviera Country Club and TGR Live, and out of respect for the unfolding situation, we have determined that the 2025 Genesis Invitational will be played at an alternate location the week of February 10-16. “The PGA TOUR is identifying the most impactful ways the tournament can support the Los Angeles community and the ongoing relief efforts.” Torrey Pines, which hosted the US Open in 2008 and 2021, is the traditional venue of the Farmers Insurance Open which Harris English won just last month.
The Genesis Invitational will take place this week and Tiger Woods will no longer be making his return to action.
The legendary golfer announced the sad death of his mother, Kultida last week which had put his participation at the Genesis into doubt.
But he was spotted playing with US President Donald Trump over the weekend and event organisers confirmed he was set to be part of the field last week.
However, the 15-time major champion, who hasn’t played professionally since last July, has now withdrawn as he isn’t ready to play so soon after his mother’s passing.
It means the icon won’t feature in the ‘Signature Event’ on the PGA Tour as an all-star field battle for glory at Torrey Pines.
Genesis Invitational 2025: Date and how to follow
This PGA Tour event will get underway on Thursday, February 13 and run until Sunday, February 16.
Play is due to get started at around 5pm UK time each day.
It will be held on the South Course at Torrey Pines Golf Course in San Diego.
The event was moved from it’s traditional home at Riviera Country Club due to the recent wildfires in California.
talkSPORT 2 will have live commentary of the action at Torrey Pines and you can listen here.
The event will also be broadcast live on Sky Sports Golf, with coverage starting at 5:30pm on Thursday and Friday and 3pm over the weekend.
Genesis Invitational 2025: Field and tee times
The Genesis is an elevated event on the PGA Tour again this season and so the 72-player field includes 46 of the top 50 golfers in the world rankings.
Woods will no longer feature while Rory McIlroy is fresh off his brilliant win at Pebble Beach, and defending champion Hideki Matsuyama is going for another title.
Two-time Masters champion Scottie Scheffler will also be in attendance,
The full field can be found here while the tee times and groupings will be confirmed on Tuesday.
There is a huge $4million waiting for the winner of this tournament, and the total prize pot is $20m.
Genesis Invitational 2025: What has been said?
Japan star Matsuyama claimed glory in the Genesis last year, romping to victory at Riviera.
However, the tournament has been moved to Torrey Pines this February due to the horrific recent wildfires in California.
In a statement, the event said: “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.
“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.
“In collaboration with Genesis, The Riviera Country Club and TGR Live, and out of respect for the unfolding situation, we have determined that the 2025 Genesis Invitational will be played at an alternate location the week of February 10-16.
“The PGA TOUR is identifying the most impactful ways the tournament can support the Los Angeles community and the ongoing relief efforts.”
Torrey Pines, which hosted the US Open in 2008 and 2021, is the traditional venue of the Farmers Insurance Open which Harris English won just last month.
