Get ready for an exciting golf spectacle as the Genesis Invitational makes its highly anticipated return to the historic Riviera Country Club! The star-studded field promises an unforgettable tournament experience.
But here's where it gets controversial... some big names are paired together for the first two rounds in Pacific Palisades. Sweden's Ludvig Åberg, the defending champion, will be back to protect his title, won last year at Torrey Pines due to the relocation of the tournament caused by fires in the Los Angeles area. Åberg is grouped with PGA TOUR winners, including the world's number one, Scottie Scheffler.
While we await the official tee times on Tuesday, here's a sneak peek at the notable groups for this week's Signature Event, which will be broadcast across PGA TOUR Live and Golf Channel:
Rory McIlroy, Tommy Fleetwood, and Collin Morikawa:
This trio includes last week's winner, Morikawa, who broke a two-year victory drought, and McIlroy, aiming for his first top-three finish at Riviera. Don't miss the man who almost won it all with pro shop gear, Fleetwood, who turned heads with his unique apparel last week.
Scottie Scheffler, Xander Schauffele, and Si Woo Kim:
Scheffler, the hot starter of 2026, will look to extend his impressive streak of top-10 finishes at this event. Schauffele, with a solid Riviera record, aims to improve on his slower start this season. Kim, known for his consistent top-11 finishes, will be eager to bounce back after last week's windy challenge at Pebble.
Chris Gotterup, Robert MacIntyre, and Justin Rose:
A group of winners! Gotterup, the double champion of the Sony Open and WM Phoenix Open, joins Rose, who cruised to victory at the Farmers Insurance Open. MacIntyre, a two-time TOUR winner last year, completes the trio. This group has dominated the TOUR events so far, and their rivalry will be a highlight.
Hideki Matsuyama, Ludvig Åberg, and J.J. Spaun:
The defending champion, Matsuyama, will face off against Åberg, the last player to lift the trophy at Riviera. Matsuyama's memorable 62 in the final round in 2024 is a testament to his skills. Spaun, the U.S. Open champ and a local, will be seeking his spark in this group.
How to Follow (all times ET):
Special Programming Alerts:
- Monday: "The Drop," 7 p.m., Golf Channel
- Wednesday: "On the Range," 5-6:30 p.m., Golf Channel
Television:
- Thursday-Friday: 4-8 p.m., Golf Channel
- Saturday: 1-3 p.m., Golf Channel; 3-7 p.m., CBS
- Sunday: 1-3 p.m., Golf Channel; 3-6:30 p.m., CBS
PGA TOUR LIVE on ESPN+:
- Thursday-Friday: 10:15 a.m.-8 p.m.
- Saturday: 10:15 a.m.-7 p.m.
- Sunday: 9:45 a.m.-6:30 p.m.
PGA TOUR LIVE offers four exclusive streams on ESPN+:
1. Main feed (Stream 1): Captures the best action from across the course.
2. Marquee group (Stream 2): Every shot from each player in the marquee group.
3. Featured groups (Stream 3): Traditional coverage of two featured groups.
4. Featured holes (Stream 4): A mix of par 3s and iconic holes.
PGA TOUR LIVE Stream Times:
- Thursday-Friday: 2-8 p.m.
- Saturday: 2-7 p.m.
- Sunday: 1-6:30 p.m.
Get ready for an action-packed tournament! Who do you think will emerge as the champion? Share your predictions and thoughts in the comments below. Let's discuss and enjoy the Genesis Invitational!
