Course Changes
Rory McIlroy has voiced strong disapproval of changes to the fourth hole at Riviera Country Club ahead of the 2026 Genesis Invitational. The Northern Irish golfer described the extension as a 'horrible change' that fails to enhance the hole's playability. Other PGA Tour stars have echoed concerns about the modification to the classic par-3.
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Riviera Country Club has extended its par-3 fourth hole by nearly 40 yards, from 236 to 273 yards, ahead of this week's Genesis Invitational. The change makes it the longest par-3 on the PGA Tour. Players have mixed reactions to the modification of the classic Redan-style hole.