Max Greyserman achieved his first career hole-in-one during the final round of the 2026 Genesis Invitational at Riviera Country Club. The 30-year-old golfer aced the par-3 14th hole from 180 yards, earning a $25,000 donation to California Rises through the Birdies for Good initiative. The event's charitable efforts raised a total of $326,000 for wildfire relief and recovery.
On Sunday at the Genesis Invitational, Max Greyserman turned a challenging round into a highlight moment. After posting a double bogey on the 12th hole and several earlier bogeys, Greyserman stood 180 yards from the pin on the par-3 14th at Riviera Country Club. His tee shot bounced onto the green and dropped into the cup for a hole-in-one, marking the first of his PGA Tour career.
The ace not only boosted Greyserman's spirits but also contributed significantly to charity. Through the Birdies for Good program, every birdie or eagle on select holes—including the 10th, 14th, 16th, 17th, and 18th—generated a $1,000 donation to California Rises, an initiative focused on wildfire relief, recovery, and rebuilding in California. Hole-in-ones earned $25,000, and Greyserman's feat triggered that amount. The program tallied 301 birdies or eagles plus one ace, raising $326,000 overall. California Rises emphasizes fire prevention, community rebuilding, and inspiring the next generation.
Greyserman, who ended the day at 2 over but finished tied for 24th at 7 under for the tournament, made seven contributions to the charity drive throughout the week. Tournament winner Jacob Bridgeman led with 10 contributions, matched by Wyndham Clark. Greyserman's ace also won him a new Genesis SUV. This was the 41st hole-in-one at Riviera and the seventh on the 14th hole, occurring amid a lively final round with Tommy Fleetwood's eagle on the 15th and Rory McIlroy's bunker birdie shortly after.
