The 2026 Genesis Invitational, Tiger Woods' signature event, returns to Riviera Country Club in Los Angeles with a $20 million purse for 72 top PGA Tour players. The winner stands to earn $4 million, amid a field headlined by Scottie Scheffler and Rory McIlroy. This marks the second signature event of the season, following Collin Morikawa's recent victory at Pebble Beach.
The 2026 PGA Tour season has arrived at the iconic Riviera Country Club in Pacific Palisades, California, for the Genesis Invitational. This tournament, hosted by Tiger Woods, is the second signature event of the year and features a field of 72 players competing for a total purse of $20 million. The event returns to its traditional venue after a one-year absence, when wildfires forced a relocation to Torrey Pines last year.
Collin Morikawa recently ended a nearly three-year winless streak by claiming $3.6 million at Pebble Beach the previous week. At Riviera, the winner's prize has increased to $4 million, reflecting the elevated stakes of signature events. Last year's champion, Ludvig Åberg, took home the top prize in that relocated edition.
The tournament has seen parity in recent signature events, with nine straight winners all different—a contrast to 2024, when Scottie Scheffler claimed four of the eight. Scheffler, a pre-tournament favorite, barely advanced past the cut after 36 holes and faces a challenging climb over the final rounds. Rory McIlroy, meanwhile, enters the third round one shot behind the leader.
A cut after 36 holes advances the top 50 players and ties, with all finishers earning from the purse. The payout structure rewards top positions generously: second place receives $2.2 million, third $1.4 million, and so on, down to $30,000 for 72nd. Beyond money, the winner gains 700 FedEx Cup points, 71 Official World Golf Ranking points, a two-year PGA Tour exemption, and entries to majors like the Masters and PGA Championship.
The field includes stars like Xander Schauffele and others, underscoring the event's prestige in the early 2026 schedule.
