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The 2024 Genesis Invitational had controversy, drama and a Tiger Woods health scare. It all culminated with a historic comeback victory for Hideki Matsuyama in the final round. The 2021 Masters champion began Sunday six strokes off the lead but clawed his way to the top of the leaderboard after shooting a spectacular nine-under par […]

It was looking like Jason Day and Patrick Cantlay were going to come out on top at the Genesis Invitational. However, two-shot leads were not at all safe when Hideki Matsuyama started heating up. He notched a nine-under 62 in the final round that had the crowd cheering en route to his victory. Fellow competitor […]

According to Hideki Matsuyama, only the presence of tournament host Tiger Woods at the Genesis Invitational trophy presentation could have made his win at Riviera Country Club — his ninth on the PGA Tour — any more significant. “To win in this tournament was one of my goals ever since I became pro,” Matsuyama said […]

Hideki Matsuyama served notice to the rest of the golfers on the PGA Tour that 2024 is going to be his year. He fired a final round of 62 to come from behind and win the Genesis Invitational. Matsuyama started the final round six strokes out of the lead, but he never let that deficit […]

Tiger Woods turned heads on Friday after deciding to withdraw from the Genesis Invitational at Riviera. An ambulance arrived at the PGA Tour event and checked up on Woods’ health. He reportedly showed signs of flu-like symptoms and luckily he wasn’t suffering from a serious injury. Now, the golf phenom breaks silence on his illness. […]

Gary Woodland continues to rise above adversity. The 39-year-old sank a clutch putt to make the cut on Friday during the Genesis Invitational, per PGA Tour and Palm Beach Post’s Tom D’ Angelo. Coming up clutch to move safely inside the cutline. @GaryWoodland is projected to make the cut for the first time since his […]

Shortly after completing his second round, Jordan Spieth was stunningly disqualified from the Genesis Invitational at Riviera after apparently signing an incorrect scorecard. A PGA Tour official announced the decision to the assorted media around 5:05 p.m. PT, before the Tour shared the news. Spieth completed his round about 40 minutes earlier. Apparently, Spieth signed […]

Tiger Woods was forced to withdraw from the Genesis Invitational at Riviera Country Club midway through the second round due to an illness that was described as “flu-like symptoms” by his business partner Robert McNamara. Woods — who hosts the Signature Event in Los Angeles — called for the golf cart before hitting his tee […]

Tiger Woods’ 2024 PGA Tour debut is coming to an abrupt end. The 15-time major champion is withdrawing from the Genesis Invitational after completing six holes in Friday’s second round. An ambulance is currently on the scene with his trainer next to it and members of the media huddled around, but Woods does not appear […]

Tiger Woods may not be able to reclaim his youth or past dominance, but he is finding another way to go back in time at Round 2 of the Genesis Invitational. And he is using his new clothing line Sun Day Red as his personal DeLorean. Woods is wearing a shirt with the same striped […]

As if the euphoria of making a one-in-a-lifetime hole-in-one at one of the most prestigious events and courses on the PGA Tour calendar isn’t enough of a reward, Will Zalatoris also earned a pair of luxury cars for his ace at the Genesis Invitational at Riviera on Friday. On the 184-yard par-3 14th, Zalatoris whipped […]

In addition to being the best ball-striker since Prime Tiger Woods, World No. 1 Scottie Scheffler is also known for keeping an even keel. A suspiciously even keel.  And yet, even the coolest of cucumbers will be rattled by the tactical challenge of Riviera, particularly the unpredictable poa annua greens that effectively level the playing […]

The Genesis Invitational is now in full swing. But, Tiger Woods did not have the most successful opening round. The PGA Tour legend’s next-to-last swing looked off in the last holes of his day. This gave way to the likes of Patrick Cantlay and Jason Day to take advantage. All he could do was own […]

Tiger Woods made his 2024 PGA Tour season debut at the tournament he hosts, the Genesis Invitational. Predictably, he was a bit rusty at the Riviera Country Club in Los Angeles. Woods shot a 1-over 72 in an overall encouraging opening round that featured five birdies and six bogeys. He was grouped with his good […]

Tiger Woods is back as he returns to the PGA Tour playing at the Genesis Invitational. As a result, many golf fans are tuning in to watch the walking legend. But to take it a step further, Woods’ return has generated a huge boost in betting action on the tournament. The golf legend entered the […]

Golf fans were excited to hear that Tiger Woods would be participating in the Genesis Invitational. However, it was not clear how well Tiger would perform given the constant injury issues he’s dealt with over the years. On Thursday, Woods made a putt that will have fans remembering his prime, per PGA Tour on X […]

Tiger Woods is recovering from ankle fusion surgery, hasn’t completed a PGA Tour event in a year, and has never won at Riviera. And yet, Tiger’s foremost metric of success heading into his 2024 season debut at this week’s Genesis Invitational is the same as it ever was. “A W would be nice,” the 15-time […]

Tiger Woods is all set to play this Thursday at the 2024 Genesis Invitational at the Riviera Country Club in Pacific Palisades. It will be the golf legend’s first official PGA Tour event since withdrawing from the Masters Tournament in 2023 with an ankle issue that later led to surgery. Woods also said that he […]

Not seeing Tiger Woods wearing the iconic Nike swoosh still looks strange for PGA Tour fans. The golf legend now has TaylorMade’s Sun Day Red to thank for all of his apparel when he competes. One aspect of his branding is the iconic TW logo. But, he unveiled why he will no longer keep it […]

The NFL offseason has officially started which means players can party, rest, and enjoy themselves. This was not the case for Josh Allen. After a lengthy football campaign, the Buffalo Bills quarterback made his into the PGA Tour. He already got to play a GOAT in the gridiron and now has to do the same […]

There is still so much uncertainty with regard to how former PGA Tour players who defected to LIV Golf could play in the Tour again. Even golf legend Tiger Woods isn’t sure how such a plan will play out, though, he assured everyone that is being worked on, with that goal in mind. “We’re looking […]

It is safe to say that Tiger Woods’ best days in golf are behind him now, but even if that’s the case, there is still no stopping the all-time great from doing the thing he loves. Woods is still determined to continue playing, and he doubled down on it again ahead of the 2024 Genesis […]

Tiger Woods is a PGA Tour legend, and now Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen knows why after seeing him up close. The NFL quarterback was at the PGA Tour’s Genesis Invitational on Wednesday, and his reaction to a Tiger Woods drive said it all, courtesy of NBC Sports: Even Josh Allen has to stop and […]

Tiger Woods unveiled his much-anticipated Sun Day Red apparel line ahead of his PGA Tour season debut at the Genesis Invitational. The Signature Event at Riviera (which Woods hosts) will mark the first tournament of his career at which he won’t be wearing Nike. Woods and the Swoosh ended their iconic 27-year partnership in January. […]

Tiger Woods will have a new caddie when he makes his PGA Tour season debut at the Genesis Invitational. The 15-time major champion has reportedly selected Lance Bennett to be on his bag later this week at Riviera Country Club in Los Angeles. Bennett is a veteran of the PGA Tour. He previously caddied for […]

If Nick Taylor has a birdie putt in a playoff setting, you can bet on the ball ending in the cup. On Sunday, with darkness setting in (and Super Bowl VII well underway), Taylor (-21) birdied five of the last six holes — including two playoff holes — to outlast Charley Hoffman and win the […]

The WM Phoenix Open is notoriously wild, with thousands of golf fans flocking to the desert to enjoy the most raucous PGA Tour tournament of the year, or as some like to call it, “The Greatest Show on Grass.” The copious alcohol use, party atmosphere, and sheer number of attendees come at a price, though, […]

Ahead of his PGA Tour season debut at the 2024 Genesis Invitational, Tiger Woods teased a preview of his highly-anticipated apparel line with TaylorMade. Woods and Nike announced the end of their 27-year partnership in January. “A new day rises. 2.2.14.” Woods wrote on X, along with a picture of him in a signature red […]

When the outlandish and outstanding come together, you get the Nick Taylor experience. The 35-year-old overcame a rain delay at TPC Scottsdale to card an 11-under (60) in the first round of the Waste Management Phoenix Open on Friday morning, per Sean Brennan of Cronkite News. He is currently tied for the lead with American […]

The PGA Tour’s elite, including Tiger Woods and Rory McIlroy, are set to reap the bulk of the rewards from the $930 million in initial equity payouts resulting from the Strategic Sports Group’s multi-billion dollar investment in professional golf. On Wednesday — ahead of the 2024 WM Phoenix Open — PGA Tour players received a […]

Cristobal Del Solar, ranked 259th in the Official World Golf Ranking, forever etched his name in golf history on Thursday by becoming the first player to card a 57 in a PGA Tour-sanctioned event. Del Solar — whose one career appearance on the PGA Tour was a missed cut at the 2023 Mexico Open at […]

World No. 1 Scottie Scheffler joined the chorus of PGA Tour stars — including Jordan Spieth, Justin Thomas, and Rickie Fowler — in disagreement with World No. 2 Rory McIlroy over how defectors to the LIV Golf League should be re-ingratiated. “You had some guys that left our tour and then sued our tour. That […]

Jon Rahm’s decision to leave the PGA Tour for LIV Golf rocked the golf world. Rahm, one of the sport’s most popular golfers, had previously remained with the PGA Tour. But his decision to leave finally came to fruition in December. So aside from the lucrative amount of money, why did Rahm actually join LIV […]

PGA Tour players are preparing themselves for the Waste Management Phoenix Open, which starts this Thursday. One big name and local favorite will not be there, though. Recent defector and new LIV Golf star Jon Rahm expressed the disappointment he feels about not competing in the place he calls home- The Greatest Show on Grass. […]

Golf icon Tiger Woods, whose longtime partnership with Nike came to an end in January, is hinting at a new brand announcement soon. Woods posted an image of his eye and a cryptic message on X on Tuesday: “The vision remains the same. 2.12.24.” The vision remains the same. 2.12.24 pic.twitter.com/nWtlEUk8LN — Tiger Woods (@TigerWoods) […]

Wyndham Clark was declared the winner of the 2024 AT&T Pebble Beach Pro-Am after the final round was called off due to inclement weather. Clark (-17) held a one-stroke lead over ascendant star Ludvig Aberg following a blistering 12-under 60 in Round 3. Clark’s 190 total feet of made putts (including two eagles) was the […]

Seconds after securing a win at Mayakoba — on a fourth-playoff hole against his childhood hero Sergio Garcia, shrouded in near-darkness — Joaquin Niemann expressed hope that LIV Golf players will see the light of major championship golf in 2024. “But I’m not in the majors,” Niemann said as soon as a microphone was placed […]

Golfer Wyndham Clark was dominant on Saturday in the third round of the AT&T Pebble Beach Pro Am, setting a course record by shooting 60 on the day. Clark tied the lowest score for the first nine holes of a single round at Pebble Beach for this tournament with a 28. That put him in […]

The PGA Tour announced a substantial financial and strategic investment on Wednesday, though not the long-awaited arrangement with the LIV Golf League. In the meantime, the PGA Tour will partner with private equity firm Strategic Sports Group (SSG) to launch PGA Tour Enterprises, a for-profit venture run by the tour. SSG is comprised of a […]