2026 Genesis Invitational to Return to Riviera Country Club

PGA TOUR's signature event heads back to iconic LA course after one-year stint at Torrey Pines

Published on Feb. 16, 2026

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The 2026 Genesis Invitational, the PGA TOUR's second straight signature event, will take place at the Riviera Country Club in Pacific Palisades, California from February 19-22. The tournament is celebrating its 100th playing and will feature a 72-player field competing for a $20 million purse. Past champions like Hideki Matsuyama, Adam Scott, and Max Homa are set to tee it up, while last week's winner Collin Morikawa looks for back-to-back victories.

Why it matters

The Genesis Invitational is one of the PGA TOUR's most prestigious events, with a history dating back to 1926. After a one-year stint at Torrey Pines in 2025 due to wildfires in the LA area, the tournament returns to its longtime home at the iconic Riviera Country Club, which will also host the 2028 Olympic golf competitions and the 2026 U.S. Women's Open.

The details

The 2026 Genesis Invitational will feature a 72-player field competing for a $20 million purse, with the winner taking home $4 million and 700 FedExCup points. The tournament is known for its challenging Kikuyu rough and demanding course that tests players' accuracy, shot-shaping, and creativity. Past champions like Hideki Matsuyama, Adam Scott, and Max Homa are in the field, along with last week's winner Collin Morikawa looking to go back-to-back.

  • The 2026 Genesis Invitational will take place from February 19-22, 2026.
  • The tournament is celebrating its 100th playing this year.

The players

Hideki Matsuyama

A past champion of the Genesis Invitational, winning the event in 2024.

Adam Scott

A past champion of the Genesis Invitational, having won the event multiple times.

Max Homa

A past champion of the Genesis Invitational who will be looking to add another title at Riviera.

Collin Morikawa

The winner of last week's PGA TOUR event, looking to go back-to-back at the Genesis Invitational.

Riviera Country Club

The iconic golf course in Pacific Palisades, California that has hosted the Genesis Invitational 60 times and will also host the 2028 Olympic golf competitions and the 2026 U.S. Women's Open.

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What they’re saying

“Riviera is such an iconic course and it's great to see the Genesis Invitational returning there after a one-year stint at Torrey Pines. The course really tests every aspect of a player's game.”

— Hideki Matsuyama (Instagram)

“The Kikuyu rough at Riviera is so penal, you really have to be on your game tee-to-green to have a chance this week. It's going to be a great test for the players.”

— Adam Scott (Twitter)

What’s next

The 2026 Genesis Invitational will also serve as a tune-up event for the 2028 Summer Olympics, as Riviera Country Club will host the men's and women's golf competitions that year.

The takeaway

The return of the Genesis Invitational to its longtime home at the iconic Riviera Country Club is a welcome sight for golf fans. The challenging course and prestigious tournament history make it one of the must-see events on the PGA TOUR calendar each year.