Genesis Invitational 2025 LIVE: Tee times, field, prize money, leaderboard and how to follow as Tiger Woods withdraws

The 2025 Genesis Invitational is taking place this week but sadly tournament host Tiger Woods will no longer be making his return to action.

The legendary golfer announced the sudden death of his mother, Kultida last week which had put his participation at the Genesis into doubt.

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Woods will no longer compete at the Genesis InvitationalCredit: Getty

But he was spotted playing with US President Donald Trump last weekend after event organisers confirmed he was set to be part of the field.

However, the 15-time major champion, who hasn’t played professionally since The Open last July, has now withdrawn after saying he isn’t ready to play so soon after his mother’s passing.

It means the icon won’t feature in this week’s ‘Signature Event’ on the PGA Tour but an all-star field will battle for glory at Torrey Pines.

Genesis Invitational 2025: Date and how to follow

This PGA Tour event will get underway on Thursday, February 13 and run until Sunday, February 16.

Play is due to get started at 5:30pm UK time each day.

It will be held on the South Course at Torrey Pines Golf Course in San Diego.

The event was moved from it’s traditional home at Riviera Country Club due to the recent wildfires in California.

talkSPORT 2 will have live commentary of the action at Torrey Pines and you can listen here.

The event will also be broadcast live on Sky Sports Golf, with coverage starting at 5:30pm on Thursday and Friday and 3pm over the weekend.

Rory McIlroy claimed victory at Pebble Beach earlier this year

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Rory McIlroy claimed victory at Pebble Beach earlier this yearCredit: Getty

Genesis Invitational 2025: Field and tee times

The Genesis is an elevated event on the PGA Tour again this season and so the 72-player field includes 46 of the top 50 golfers in the world rankings.

Woods will no longer feature having withdrawn on Monday with Jake Knapp taking his place.

Rory McIlroy is fresh off his brilliant win at Pebble Beach and will feature alongside defending champion Hideki Matsuyama.

McIlroy will get his tournament up and running at 6:14pm UK time on Thursday alongside Viktor Hovland and Adam Scott.

Two-time Masters champion Scottie Scheffler will also be in action.

Scheffler will get underway at 7:20pm and has been grouped with Matsuyama and Collin Morikawa.

The full field, tee times and groupings have been confirmed and can be found here.

The latest leaderboard from Torrey Pines can be found here once the action has started.

There is a huge $4million awaiting the winner of this tournament while the total prize pot is $20m.

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Upcoming golf events

February 16

  • PGA Tour – Genesis Invitational, Riviera, Pacific Palisades (Signature Event)
  • LIV Golf – Adelaide, The Grange Golf Club

February 23

  • PGA Tour – Mexico Open at VidantaWorld
  • DP World Tour – Magical Kenya Open, Muthaiga GC, Nairobi

March 2

  • PGA Tour – Cognizant Classic in The Palm Beaches 
  • DP World Tour – Investec South African Open Championship, Durban CC

March 9

  • PGA Tour – Arnold Palmer Invitational, Bay Hill Club & Lodge (Signature Event)
  • PGA Tour – Puerto Rico Open, Grand Reserve Golf Club
  • DP World Tour – Joburg Open, Houghton GC, Johannesburg
  • LIV Golf – Hong Kong, Hong Kong Golf Club at Fanling

March 16

Genesis Invitational 2025: What has been said?

Japan star Matsuyama claimed glory in the Genesis last year, romping to victory at Riviera.

However, the tournament has been moved to Torrey Pines this February due to the horrific recent wildfires in California.

In a statement, the event said: “The PGA TOUR’s focus continues to be on the safety and well-being of those affected by the unprecedented natural disaster in Greater Los Angeles.

“We are grateful for the life-saving efforts of first responders and the tireless work being done to put an end to the tragic wildfires.

“In collaboration with Genesis, The Riviera Country Club and TGR Live, and out of respect for the unfolding situation, we have determined that the 2025 Genesis Invitational will be played at an alternate location the week of February 10-16.

“The PGA TOUR is identifying the most impactful ways the tournament can support the Los Angeles community and the ongoing relief efforts.”

Torrey Pines, which hosted the US Open in 2008 and 2021, is the traditional venue of the Farmers Insurance Open which Harris English won just last month.

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