The 2025 Genesis Invitational boasts a substantial prize purse of $20 million, with the winner set to receive $4 million. This elevated purse underscores the tournament’s status as a premier event on the PGA Tour, with the Genesis Invitational one of just eight Signature Events in 2025.
The field includes top-ranked players such as Scottie Scheffler and Rory McIlroy. McIlroy, fresh off a victory at the AT&T Pebble Beach Pro-Am, is considered a strong contender. Defending champion Hideki Matsuyama is also in the field, aiming to retain his title.
Why has the Genesis Invitational moved to Torrey Pines?
The 2025 Genesis Invitational, traditionally held at Riviera Country Club in Los Angeles, has been relocated this year to Torrey Pines Golf Course in San Diego due to the devastating wildfires in the Los Angeles area. The Pacific Palisades, where Riviera Country Club is located, were particularly hard hit by the fires.
The decision was made to ensure the safety of players, staff, and spectators, as well as to maintain the high standards of the event. With the unique challenges posed by the wildfires, including air quality concerns and potential damage to the region, Torrey Pines in San Diego offers a suitable alternative.
This course has hosted numerous prestigious tournaments, including the U.S. Open, and provides a world-class setting for this iconic PGA Tour event. Also residing in California, the tournament represents a great opportunity to raise funds for relief efforts.
Course Analysis
The tournament will be contested on Torrey Pines’ South Course, renowned for its challenging layout and scenic beauty. This course has a storied history, hosting the Farmers Insurance Open since 1968 and major championships in the U.S. Open. This included the 2008 iconic playoff battle, where Tiger Woods willed himself to victory over Rocco Mediate with a torn ACL and two stress fractures in his leg.
Players will face a par-72 layout stretching approximately 7,765 yards, featuring narrow fairways, thick rough, and fast greens. The course’s coastal location introduces variable winds, adding to its difficulty. Notable holes include the par-3 16th, known for its cliffside green. The par-5 18th offers a challenging finish, with anything from birdie to double bogey or worse possible.
Expert Picks
The 2025 Genesis Invitational promises to be a compelling tournament, combining the challenges of Torrey Pines with a competitive field and a significant prize purse.
Here are the WinDailySports Expert’s Picks for the 2025 Genesis Invitational:
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| Outright Winner | All E/W, check Golf Bets channel in WinDaily Premium Discord for staking plan and odds Aberg Sungjae Im MacIntyre R Hojgaard Min Woo Clark Woodland | Scheffler Matsuyama Cantlay | Pendrith Rory |
| Top Finishes Markets | Top 20 MacIntyre R Hojgaard Min Woo Clark Woodland | Top 20: Aberg Cantlay Singjae McNealy Hovland | Berger Rose Poston |
| Match-Ups | Pendrith over Tom Kim (+100 Bet365) Thomas over Morikawa (+100 DK/FD) | ||
| First-Round Leader | All E/W, check Golf Bets channel in WinDaily Premium Discord for staking plan and odds McIlroy Aberg R Hojgaard MacIntyre Clark | Matsuyama Hovland Aberg Hun An Hojgaard Nick Taylor | Thompson |
| My 3 Golfer DFS Core | McIlroy R Hojgaard MacIntyre | Nick Taylor Cantlay Hovland | Rory Lowry Pendrith |
| DFS Chalk I'm playing | Scheffler McIlroy Pendrith R Hojgaard Min Woo Scott Clark Woodland | Berger Scheffler | Rory Aberg Scheffler |
| DFS Chalk I'm fading | Morikawa Hovland Young Bhatia Fitzpatrick Homa Hughes Knapp | Justin Thomas | JT Hovland Matsuyama |
| My Top 3 Sneaky Low-Owned Plays | Aberg Sungjae Im MacIntyre | Spieth Cantlay Hun An | Rose Homa Poston |
