The Genesis Invitational, one of the PGA Tour's premier events, has been moved from Pacific Palisades to Torrey Pines in San Diego due to the ongoing wildfires in Los Angeles. This marks the second time this month that Torrey Pines has hosted a major tournament, following the Farmers Insurance Open. The tournament, celebrating its 100th anniversary, boasts a limited field of top players and a significant $20 million purse.
A local professional golf event has been hosted in town ever since 1952 when what is now the Farmers Insurance Open debuted as the San Diego Open at San Diego Country Club in Chula Vista.Unprecedented circumstances have Torrey and the tour crossing paths again for the second time in a month. The Genesis Invitational was relocated from Pacific Palisades to Torrey Pines following the devastating wildfires in Los Angeles.
The tournament has been played at 11 courses throughout Los Angeles over the years, though it has been primarily played at Riviera Country Club since World War II. This year’s 72-player field includes 46 of the top 50 players in the world golf rankings, led by No. 1 Scottie Scheffler, No. 3 Rory McIlroy, No. 4 Collin Morikawa and No. 5 Hideki Matsuyama, the defending champion.made his professional debut in the 1962 tournament. While he made the cut, Nicklaus tied for 50th. His first pro paycheck: $33.33.
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