The PGA Tour has decided to relocate next month Genesis invitation Because at Riviera Country Club in Pacific Palisades Wildfires in the Los Angeles area.
“The PGA Tour is focused on the safety and well-being of those affected by the unprecedented natural disaster in Greater Los Angeles,” The PGA Tour said in a statement Thursday. “We are grateful for the life-saving efforts First responders And tireless efforts are being made to put an end to the tragic forest fires.
The PGA Tour said Genesis invitation Feb. 10-16 will be played at an alternate venue and plans to announce the venue in the coming days.
“The PGA Tour identifies the most impactful ways it can support the Los Angeles community. Continued relief work,” said the PGA Tour, which encouraged fans to show support pgatour.com/supportla.
Riviera, planned Men and women play golf In 2028 Olympic Games In LA, it was part of January 7 eviction order. On an earlier note to the players, the tour was certainly not directly affected Palisades Fire.
Options for the PGA Tour include postponing the tournament, holding it elsewhere or continuing as planned. Considerations include involving players and fans Pacific Palisades As recovery efforts are underway, there is a lack of nearby shelters and the optics of playing in the midst of a golf tournament One of the worst natural disasters in the history of the region.
The The fire was killed At least 10 people 23,713 acres and numerous homes, businesses and businesses were burned in the Pacific Palisades and west along the Pacific Coast Highway, toward Malibu. As of Thursday afternoon, the fire was 22% contained.
Multiple areas Pacific Palisades, MalibuCalabasas, Brentwood and Encino are under evacuation orders or warnings. More than 12,000 structures are under threat. Officials estimate that more than 5,000 structures have been destroyed or damaged, including many homes.
The country club and golf course are sandwiched between Pacific Palisades and the East End BrentwoodAbout two blocks east of West Sunset Boulevard and one block northwest of San Vicente Boulevard at 1250 Capri Drive. The course was opened in 1927 The Los Angeles Athletic Club golf course and main clubhouse, built in the Spanish Revival style, followed in 1928.
A PGA Tour event, originally called the Los Angeles Open, is the site Tiger WoodsAn amateur tour When he was in his second year of high school Founded in 1992, the Genesis Invitational has been hosted by Woods since 2019. Non-Profit TGR Foundation.
Riviera is home to the US Open, PGA Championship, US Amateur, US Senior Open and NCAA Championship.
Debuting as the Los Angeles Open at Los Angeles Country Club in 1926, the tournament has been staged at various courses throughout the Los Angeles area, settling permanently at Riviera Country Club in 1973. Jack NicklausWith professional introductions and 25 champions inducted into the World Golf Hall of Fame, the tournament and the Riviera have seen many pivotal moments in golf history.