Scottie Scheffler Seeks Genesis Invitational Title to Cap West Coast Swing

Top-ranked golfer looks to continue hot start to 2026 season at Riviera Country Club

Published on Feb. 22, 2026

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The PGA Tour's west coast swing comes to a close this week with the Genesis Invitational at Riviera Country Club in Los Angeles. World No. 1 Scottie Scheffler enters as the favorite after winning The American Express last month and posting three straight top-4 finishes to start the season. Other top players in the field include Rory McIlroy, Tommy Fleetwood, Hideki Matsuyama and Xander Schauffele.

Why it matters

The Genesis Invitational, hosted by Tiger Woods, is one of the PGA Tour's signature events and a popular stop on the west coast swing. A win by Scheffler would cap an impressive start to his season and further cement his status as the player to beat on Tour.

The details

Scheffler has been dominant early in 2026, winning The American Express by 5 shots and finishing no worse than 4th in his other 3 starts. He's the +300 favorite this week at Riviera, a course that has historically suited his game. McIlroy, Fleetwood, Matsuyama and Schauffele will try to knock off the world No. 1 and claim the title.

  • The Genesis Invitational takes place February 19-22, 2026.
  • Scottie Scheffler won The American Express last month.

The players

Scottie Scheffler

The world's top-ranked golfer, who has won 3 times on the PGA Tour this season.

Rory McIlroy

Four-time major champion making his second straight start on the PGA Tour.

Tommy Fleetwood

English golfer seeking his first PGA Tour win.

Hideki Matsuyama

Former Masters champion looking to add another big title.

Xander Schauffele

Olympic gold medalist and 5-time PGA Tour winner.

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What’s next

The winner of the 2026 Genesis Invitational will earn 700 FedExCup points and a $4 million first-place prize.

The takeaway

Scottie Scheffler enters the Genesis Invitational as the clear favorite to cap off an impressive west coast swing and further solidify his status as the best player in the world. A win at Riviera would be his fourth of the season and continue his early-season dominance.