Genesis Invitational Returns to Riviera After Wildfire Disruption

Tournament organizers hopeful for clear skies after last year's event was relocated due to nearby fires.

Published on Feb. 27, 2026

The Genesis Invitational golf tournament is returning to its traditional home at Riviera Country Club in Pacific Palisades this year, after being forced to relocate to Torrey Pines in La Jolla in 2025 due to nearby wildfires. Many local residents are still recovering from the impacts of those fires, which caused significant damage in the Altadena area.

Why it matters

The Genesis Invitational is a prestigious PGA Tour event that draws top golfers from around the world and generates significant economic activity for the local community. After having to move the tournament last year due to the wildfires, organizers and residents alike are hopeful that this year's event will go off without a hitch.

The details

The Genesis Invitational, which is the 99th iteration of the historic Los Angeles Open, is set to take place at Riviera Country Club in Pacific Palisades from February 20-23, 2026. Last year, the tournament had to be played at Torrey Pines in La Jolla due to the nearby wildfires that impacted the Altadena area and forced the evacuation of many local residents.

  • The Genesis Invitational is scheduled for February 20-23, 2026.
  • The tournament was held at Torrey Pines in La Jolla in 2025 due to nearby wildfires.

The players

Riviera Country Club

The prestigious golf course that has hosted the Genesis Invitational tournament for decades.

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The takeaway

The return of the Genesis Invitational to Riviera Country Club is a welcome sign of normalcy for the Pacific Palisades community, which is still recovering from the impacts of the devastating wildfires that forced the tournament's relocation just one year ago.