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PACIFIC PALISADES, Calif. -- The PGA Tour and Tiger Woods return to stage the Genesis Invitational at Riviera Country Club starting Thursday, ending the event's hiatus due to wildfires in the region.

Scottie Scheffler News / Field Level Media / February 18

Scottie Scheffler looks to solve Riviera at Genesis Invitational

Scottie Scheffler is the trendy pick to win everywhere he plays. As the World's No. 1 golfer, perhaps that's not breaking new ground. For all of his success, however, Scheffler has yet to win at Riviera Golf Course in Los Angeles.

Justin Thomas News / CBSSports.com / February 18

Justin Thomas sets return from injury at TGL while eyeing PGA Tour event during Florida Swing

Thomas was recently cleared to resume playing golf after offseason back surgery

Golf News / Field Level Media / February 18

Once PGA Tour critic, Lucas Glover tabbed as PAC chairman

Lucas Glover has been elected as the Player Advisory Council chairman for the 2026 calendar year by the PGA Tour's voting membership. A vocal critic of the direction of the PGA Tour in recent years, Glover was given the nod Wednesday over current chairman Adam Scott to oversee the 16-player consulting body.

Golf News / HITC / February 18

Tiger Woods tells Jordan Spieth the only scenario where he ‘can’t honestly’ look himself in the mirror

Tiger Woods told Jordan Spieth there is only one scenario where he ‘can’t honestly’ look himself in the mirror, and it ties directly to the mindset that powered his 2019 Masters comeback.

Tiger Woods News / Total Pro Sports / February 18

Tiger Woods Drops Exciting One-Word Update On The Masters

Amid concerns about his professional future, Tiger Woods dropped a major hint about his chances of taking the course at The Masters and the Ryder Cup. Woods, 50, underwent his seventh back procedure in October.

Stewart Cink News / HITC / February 18

Stewart Cink voices frustration over PGA Tour changes: ‘I hate that’

Stewart Cink has spoken about the mixed emotions he’s experiencing over the changes taking place on the PGA Tour under new CEO Brian Rolapp. The restructuring comes as part of a wider overhaul that’s already starting to reshape the landscape of professional golf.

Golf News / CBSSports.com / February 18

2026 Genesis Invitational outrights, finishing positions, matchups, and more expert picks

SportsLine's Eric Cohen has locked in his best bets for The Genesis Invitational 2026, which begins Thursday from Riviera Country Club

Golf News / HITC / February 18

How Scottie Scheffler’s PGA Tour win rate now compares to Tiger Woods’ and Rory McIlroy’s

Scottie Scheffler is on the most dominant run golf has seen since Tiger Woods. The world number one won six events last season, including two major championships, and he’s now a US Open away from completing the career grand slam.

Collin Morikawa News / HITC / February 18

What Collin Morikawa showed after Pebble Beach win reveals how much he’s changed

Collin Morikawa found his way back into the PGA Tour winner’s circle on Sunday, clinching a dramatic win at the AT&T Pebble Beach Pro-Am. It had been more than a year since Morikawa’s last PGA Tour victory, which came in October 2023, but he broke that streak on Sunday at Pebble Beach.

Bryson Dechambeau News / HITC / February 18

How Bryson DeChambeau’s YouTube channel is affecting his chances of winning majors and LIV events

Bryson DeChambeau started posting on YouTube back in 2021, but it’s only been in the past year or so that his output has really picked up. He made the switch from the PGA Tour to LIV Golf in 2022 and has now been part of the circuit for nearly four years.

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Golf News / ESPN / February 18

How to bet the Genesis Invitational: What to look for in the return to Riviera

What should bettors be looking for in the tournament's return to Pacific Palisades?

Golf News / HITC / February 18

Tiger Woods shares his thoughts on Anthony Kim’s LIV Adelaide victory

Tiger Woods was always likely to get questions about Anthony Kim before the Genesis Invitational, especially after Kim’s win at LIV Golf Adelaide just days earlier.

Golf News / HITC / February 18

Why Johnson Wagner is ‘shocked’ by how Cameron Young has started this PGA Tour season

By the end of the 2025 season, Cameron Young had arrived on the PGA Tour stage. Midway through the year, he was a story of untapped potential. Along with Tommy Fleetwood, he was one of the best players in the world without a PGA Tour win, and we were waiting for the 28-year-old to break through.

Golf News / HITC / February 18

Why Tommy Fleetwood is wearing Jason Day’s Malbon apparel at the Genesis Invitational

Tommy Fleetwood is one of the leading contenders to win the Genesis Invitational this week. The Englishman is the fourth-best player in the world and finished in the top five at last week’s Pebble Beach Pro-Am.

Golf News / Field Level Media / February 17

Justin Thomas making competitive golf return on TGL

Justin Thomas is set to return to competition next week -- just not yet on the PGA Tour. Thomas announced Tuesday that his first start since undergoing microdiscectomy surgery will come in TGL, where he'll compete for Atlanta Drive GC on Monday.

Golf News / Yardbarker / February 17

Tiger Woods hints at 2026 Masters return, but he should skip it

Tiger Woods hints at 2026 Masters return, but he may want to consider skipping tournament

Tiger Woods is trying to make yet another comeback. Instead, he should hang up his trademark red shirt.

Storylines for Genesis Invitational: Rory McIlroy seeks first win at Riviera

PGA Tour returns to Riviera hoping for 'positive impact' after fires

Justin Thomas making competitive golf return, but not on PGA Tour

Brooks Koepka plots his path back to relevance, adds new Open to return tour

LIV Golf Adelaide sets attendance record for Australia golf

Brooks Koepka News / Golf on ClutchPoints / February 17

Brooks Koepka adds pre-Masters tournament to return schedule on the PGA Tour

One of the biggest PGA Tour stories this season has been the return of players from LIV Golf, with the highest-profile player being Brooks Koepka. Koepka returned to the Tour this year after four seasons with LIV, a move that was shocking at the time.

Golf News / Athlon Sports / February 17

Sam Saunders on Life After Golf, That Magical 59, and Carrying the Palmer Legacy

Sam Saunders spent years first trying to escape the shadow of being Arnold Palmer’s grandson, then learning to embrace it. After retiring from professional golf at 37, he began working with the team for the Arnold Palmer Invitational and the Arnold and Winnie Palmer Foundation.

Golf News / Yardbarker / February 17

Five storylines for the Genesis Invitational: Rory McIlroy seeks first win at Riviera

With an iconic golf course and a loaded field in store this week, let's break down the five juiciest storylines for Tiger Woods' PGA Tour event.

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Golf News / Field Level Media / February 16

LIV Golf Adelaide sets attendance record for Australia golf

LIV Golf's move to 72-hole events continues to pay early dividends for the league. During Anthony Kim's come-from-behind win in Adelaide for his first professional victory in 16 years, the South Australia premier Peter Malinauskas announced the four-day attendance at the Grange Golf Club topped 115,000.

Golf News / Field Level Media / February 16

Charley Hull vaults to new career high in world rankings

England's Charley Hull climbed two spots to a career-high No. 3 in the Rolex Women's World Rankings following her come-from-behind win at the PIF Saudi Ladies International.

Anthony Kim News / Field Level Media / February 16

Adelaide title vaults Anthony Kim 644 spots in world rankings

Anthony Kim soared from 847th to 203rd in the Official World Golf Ranking released on Monday following his first tournament win since 2010. The LIV Golf Adelaide champion still has a lot of work left to do but is back in the conversation for the Masters and other majors following a 12-year absence from the sport for injury and addiction recovery.

David Toms News / Field Level Media / February 15

On tough day, David Toms hangs on to win Chubb Classic

David Toms survived a 1-over-par 73 by birdieing the final hole to win the Chubb Classic on Sunday in Naples, Fla. Toms shot ahead thanks to Saturday's sterling 9-under 63 that secured a 3-shot lead entering the final round.