PGA Tour confirms change of location for Tiger Woods' Genesis Invitational

The PGA Tour has confirmed the 2025 Genesis Invitational hosted by Tiger Woods' TGR Foundation will be moved from Riviera Country Club to an alternate location due to the wildfires in Los Angeles. 

The Genesis Invitational, which benefits Woods' foundation, is scheduled to take place from 13-16 February. 

But the PGA Tour has confirmed as a result of the Californian wildfires of the past week that the tournament is going to be played elsewhere "out of respect for the unfolding situation."

The death toll as a result of the California wildfires is understood to have risen to 25 people.

Officials have said the true death toll is not yet known as the fires continue to burn.

Reports claim Riviera has been evacuated but has not been damaged by the wildfires.

The Californian wildfires of the past week are on track to be among the costliest in United States history. 

Here's the PGA Tour's official statement: 

"The PGA Tour's focus contunues 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 an alternate location the week of February 10-16. A venue update and additional tournament information will be provided in the coming days.

"The PGA Tour is identifying the most impactful ways the tournament can support the Los Angeles community and the ongoing relief efforts. We encourage fans to join the support at PGATour.com/supportla."

Woods, 49, sent his own statement on social media following the wildfires nearby to where he grew up in California. 

The former World No.1 and winner of a joint record 82 PGA Tour titles was born in Cypress, California, on 30 December 1975.

Woods grew up in Orange County, California, and he was named Southern California Amateur Player of the Year in both 1990 and 1991.

He then moved out of California in 1996, a year before going on to win his first major title with a record 12-shot victory at the 1997 Masters.

Woods now resides in Jupiter Island, Florida. 

He took to social media on Tuesday 14 January to thank the "incredible heroes that are the first responders helping to contain and save the community of Los Angeles."

The 15-time major champion confirmed he will soon be providing an update on his team's own charitable efforts to help the many different communities affected by these tragic wildfires.

"The devastation that is ongoing with the LA firs is such a tragedy and being from California, it hits home," wrote Woods via a statement on X / Twitter just hours before taking part in his first TGL match at the SoFi Center in Florida.

"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.

"We plan to provide an update on our own charitable efforts to help those communities in the coming the weeks. Stay strong LA!"

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