Tiger Woods moves Genesis Invitational to San Diego after damage to forest fires

Famous annual golf woods golf event, Genesis Invitational, have moving From Los -egeles to San Diego after destructive fires damaged the initial course.

PGA announced Friday that the event would move 123 miles south to the Torrey Pines field in the La Jolla neighborhood San DiegoFarmers’ insurance site this week is open.

Woods says the event will become a platform that will help the victims.

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“We are grateful to the city of San Diego and Tori Pine for holding Genesis Invitational 2025 and to anyone who appealed to the tournament,” Woods said in a statement. “While Riviera remains the Genesis Invitational home, we look forward to playing on the next golf course this year and using the tournament to support those affected by fires in the Los -Andgeles area.”

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PGA Excursion Commissioner Jay Monakhan also expressed his gratitude.

“Our thank you Tiger forestTGR Live and Genesis for their guidance in these efforts, ”said Monahan. to the pine trees. “

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“Los -Andgeles’ sustainability and the need for constant restoration efforts are what our collective teams work with Genesis Invitational games in Torrey Pines,” Monakhan added in his statement.

The Riviera countries, where the event initially had to play, was not destroyed by fires. However, this is engaged in the problems of power and water, and the tournament comes out of respect for the victims of the fire.

Genesis Invitational is expected to return to the Riviera’s country club in 2026.

“The destruction that goes on with La Fires is such a tragedy and the origin of California, it gets home,” said Woods In a statement divided into his social media platforms. “My heart with those who have suffered an incredible loss. Thank you the incredible heroes who are the first respondents who help keep and save the Los -Angeles community.”

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