Why is there a bunker in the middle of the green on the 6th hole at Riviera Country Club?
At Riviera Country Club, home of the Genesis Invitational, George C. Thomas designed a unique feature into the green of the par-3 sixth hole: a bunker in the middle of the green. So why is there a bunker in the middle of the green of the 200-yard hole? As it turns out, Thomas’ odd feature […]
Riviera Country Club’s 10th hole: Go for the green or lay up?
Rivera Country Club’s short par-4 10th hole is one of the most architecturally intriguing, fascinating holes in all of golf. At just over 300 yards on the card, the decision is pretty clear for a PGA Tour player: try to drive the green or lay up? On its face, it might seem like a player […]
Tiger Woods playing with two other stars on comeback trail in first official PGA Tour event since Masters
Woods’ goal this year is to play one event a month through the majors season.
Two-time Genesis Invitational champ Adam Scott wanted to play at Riviera so badly he wrote a letter
“I did it how I thought was right, but if writing to Tiger works, let me know.”
Where is the Riviera Country Club and the 2024 Genesis Invitational located?
Riviera Country Club is home to one of the most beautiful golf courses in the United States and the world, and it’s home to one of the best golf tournaments on the planet. The Los Angeles-area course has some of the most recognizable holes in the world, including the iconic par-4 18th. Not only is […]
Barranca! What does that word mean, and why is it used so often at Riviera Country Club?
During the Genesis Invitational, and really during any tournament played at Riviera Country Club, you’re going to hear the word “barranca” a lot. If you made a drinking game of it, you’d have a tough time making it to work on Monday. However, if you’re not from California, or event the Pacific time zone, you’re […]
Planting some seeds about Riviera Country Club’s kikuyu grass
You can’t watch a golf tournament at Riviera Country Club and not hear about kikuyu grass. It’s a reality for the viewer because Jim Nantz just can’t enough of saying the word, but it’s more importantly a reality for the members, grounds staff and player guests at Riviera Country Club. However, kikuyu grass is more […]
A day at The Riviera Country Club
There have been two times in my entire golf life when I’ve been introduced on the first tee. The first time was back in 2012 when I foolishly tried to get through US Open local qualifying at Four Streams Golf Club, about 30 minutes from my house. The second time was at The Riviera Country […]
2024 Genesis Invitational Thursday tee times, how to watch PGA Tour at Riviera Country Club
Everything you need to know for the first round at Riviera Country Club.
Photos: Tiger Woods debuts new ‘Sun Day Red’ at 2024 Genesis Invitational
The Big Cat is back and in new apparel.