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PGA Tour: The Genesis Invitational 2024 Live Blog

The Genesis Invitational 2024 Live Scores

The The Genesis Invitational in the season 2024 is being played in Pacific Palisades, California, United States of America at the The Riviera Country Club. The tournament starts at the Thursday, 15th of February and ends at the Sunday, 18th of February 2024.
The The Genesis Invitational is part of the PGA Tour in the season 2024. In 2024 all players competing for a total prize money of $20,000,000.
The course for the tournament at The Riviera Country Club plays at Par 71.

The PGA Tour plays its signature event in Los Angeles, California. Tiger Woods, host of the tournament, welcomes a world-class field of competitors to compete at the famous Riviera Country Club during the 2024 tournament.

PGA Tour live

Through the Golf Post Live Blog you can follow all results on the PGA Tour live. Alongside the DP World Tour (formerly the European Tour), the PGA Tour is the world’s largest tournament series in men’s professional golf. The tour attracts prize money that is just as high as the level of the international elite that comes together at quite a few of the tournaments. The annual highlights of the season are the four major tournaments (co-sanctioned by the DP World Tour), the Players Championship and the final FedExCup playoffs, which conclude the season every year. Signature events were created for this purpose. These include the three FedExCup playoff tournaments, The Sentry, the invitational tournaments (Genesis Invitational, Arnold Palmer Invitational and Memorial Tournament) and four other tournaments, which can change annually.

The PGA Tour has gained its importance primarily through its ability to retain top players through the attractiveness of the tournaments and the size of the prize money, which has risen steadily in recent years. The FedExCup is the American equivalent of the European Race to Dubai, with players collecting points throughout the season until the FedExCup winner is crowned in three tournaments in August. The FedExCup playoffs consist of three tournaments: the FedEx St. Jude Championship, the BMW Championship and the final Tour Championship. The winner of the Tour Championship also becomes the winner of the FedEx Cup and secures the record jackpot of 25 million US dollars.

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Tiger Woods announces new clothing line Sun Day Red

Tiger Woods announces clothing line Sun Day Red. (Image: Getty)
Tiger Woods announces clothing line Sun Day Red. (Image: Getty)

After weeks of speculation, Tiger Woods officially announced his clothing line Sun Day Red on Monday afternoon. The announcement took place at an event near the Riviera Country Club, where Tiger Woods will participate in this week’s Genesis Invitational, marking his season debut. Sun Day Red is set to launch on May 1.

Tiger Woods and his red tradition

Following the announcement in January that Tiger Woods and Nike would end their collaboration after nearly 30 years, speculation arose about how Woods would dress in the future. Now, the new clothing line Sun Day Red was unveiled at an event in Los Angeles. The brand, launched in collaboration with TaylorMade, will debut on May 1 and is named after Tiger Woods’ tradition of wearing red on Sundays at tour events.

“It started with mom”, Woods said at the event. “Mom thought being a Capricorn that my power color was red, so I wore red as a junior golfer and I won some tournaments. Lo and behold, I go to a university that is red, Stanford is red. We wore red on the final day of every single tournament, and then every single tournament I’ve played as a professional I’ve worn red. It’s just become synonymous with me.”

Brand advertises luxury and innovation

As stated on the official website, Sun Day Red promises to “a brand that promises to bring a new and elevated standard to performance wear and luxury lifestyle fashion.” Additionally, it will offer “never-before-seen patterns, fabrication and technical detailing intended to elevate all levels of play.”

Tiger Woods sees the termination of his partnership with Nike and the establishment of his standalone brand under TaylorMade as the right timing and step in his life: “It’s transitional. I’m not a kid anymore. I want to have a brand I’m proud of going forward.” Sun Day Red will be based in San Clemente, California, rather than in nearby Carlsbad, where TaylorMade’s headquarters is located. According to TaylorMade CEO David Abeles, the brand stands alone. “It is independent from TaylorMade and it is run by an independent group of leaders that are part of my team.” This is not expected to change in the future.

Tiger Woods with first tournament appearance of the year

However, Tiger Woods will first focus on his first tournament of the year, the Genesis Invitational. Starting on Thursday, February 15, this will be the 82-time PGA Tour winner’s first tournament since December when he finished tied for 5th place at the PNC Championship with his son Charlie Woods.

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FedExCup Spotlight: Top English Golfer & Leader

Justin Rose is currently the best ranked golffer from England on the FedEx Cup. (Credit: Getty)
Justin Rose is currently the best ranked golffer from England on the FedEx Cup. (Credit: Getty)

The FedExCup continues to capture the competitive spirit of the PGA Tour, aggregating points from tournaments throughout the current season. With several events already in the books, players are vying for the top spot fiercely. The excitement peaked at the last event, where determination and skill were on full display. It was here Matthieu Pavon shone, claiming victory and cementing his place at the helm of the FedExCup rankings. Amongst the elite, four English players are proving their mettle in the top 100, showcasing the depth of talent within the ranks of England’s golfers.

See full FedEx Cup Ranking here

FedExCup Ranking: England’s Finest Show Promise

Highlighting the performances of England’s top two players in the FedExCup standings reveals considerable promise. Justin Rose ranks at 39th, with a total of 185 points accumulated over four events. Close on his heels is Matt Fitzpatrick, who holds the 41st spot with 175 points from the same number of tournaments. Neither has clinched a victory yet this season, but their consistent showings keep them well within striking distance of the PGA Tour’s coveted playoff spots.

FedExCup’s Elite: A Close Contest at the Top

The battle at the summit of the FedExCup leaderboard is a spectacle of skill and strategy. Matthieu Pavon remains the pacesetter with an impressive 949 points from 4 events, including 3 finishes in the top ten and a tour victory to his name. American Chris Kirk resides in second place with 813 points, while compatriot Wyndham Clark holds third with 773 points. Both have similarly played 4 events, with one victory each. Scottie Scheffler, in fourth place, is yet to win this season but has accumulated 698 points through consistent performance, and rounding out the top five is Byeong Hun An from Korea, sitting steadfast with 604 points.

How the PGA Tours FedEx Cup works

The FedExCup is the season ranking of the PGA Tour. The top 30 players in the FedExCup ranking are allowed to take part in the PGA Tour’s final play-off tournament at the end of the season. The season ranking also determines who is allowed to play on the PGA Tour the following year. At each tournament, the players who make the cut collect points. The total number of points earned at a tournament depends on the value of the event. Major tournaments earn the most points. The winner receives 500 points for winning a normal PGA Tour tournament.

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FedExCup Standouts: Pavon Leads, U.S. Golfers Dominate

Matthew Pavon from France currently leads the FedEx Cup rankings. (Credit: Getty)
Matthew Pavon from France currently leads the FedEx Cup rankings. (Credit: Getty)

As professional golfers continue their pursuit of the coveted FedExCup title, the PGA Tour season has already witnessed a series of competitive events shaping the leaderboard. The latest tournament to conclude saw the rise of a notable talent, with Matthieu Pavon leading the FedExCup rankings, firmly establishing his presence in the world of golf.

See full FedEx Cup Ranking here

American Prowess in FedExCup Race

Within the FedExCup rankings, a significant presence of American players is noted, with 61 of the top 100 golfers hailing from the United States. Among American golfers, Chris Kirk and Wyndham Clark stand out with their exceptional performances. Kirk holds the second place with 813 points secured over 4 events, including an impressive victory and a Top-10 finish. Not far behind, Clark, also having played 4 events, has accumulated 773 points and boasts a win, keeping the competition tight at the top.

Global Rivalry and Stakes at the Top

French golfer Matthieu Pavon remains the frontrunner with 949 points, setting a challenging pace for his peers. Chris Kirk, Wyndham Clark, and Scottie Scheffler, the next highest-ranked American golfer at fourth, are in hot pursuit. Scheffler, with no wins yet but three Top-10 finishes over his 4 played events, has a tally of 698 points. They all chase the ultimate PGA Tour prize, and as the season progresses, every point gained is crucial in deciding who will claim the esteemed FedExCup.

How the PGA Tours FedEx Cup works

The FedExCup is the season ranking of the PGA Tour. The top 30 players in the FedExCup ranking are allowed to take part in the PGA Tour’s final play-off tournament at the end of the season. The season ranking also determines who is allowed to play on the PGA Tour the following year. At each tournament, the players who make the cut collect points. The total number of points earned at a tournament depends on the value of the event. Major tournaments earn the most points. The winner receives 500 points for winning a normal PGA Tour tournament.

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World Golf Ranking: Scheffler at the top, US golfers dominate rankings

The three best American golfers in the World Golf Ranking. (Photos: Getty)
The three best American golfers in the World Golf Ranking. (Photos: Getty)

Scottie Scheffler of the USA remains at the top of the latest World Golf Ranking. Scheffler continues to exert his influence on the world golf scene with his ranking unchanged from last week. Fellow American Xander Schauffele remains steady in fifth place.

Changes and consistency: a closer look at the top 20

Wyndham Clark stays a secure sixth place, while Patrick Cantlay and Max Homa maintain their positions in seventh and eighth respectively following their performances last week. Rounding out the American contingent is Brian Harman in tenth place, also without any development from last week. Jordan Spieth, on the other hand, has made a significant leap from 16th to 12th in the World Golf Ranking. There has been no movement in the top three of the World Golf Ranking, with Northern Ireland’s Rory McIlroy and Spain’s Jon Rahm remaining in second and third respectively. Norway’s Viktor Hovland remains in fourth place. There has been little change in the second half of the top 10. England’s Matt Fitzpatrick remains in ninth place. Sam Burns makes the biggest improvement among the other American players inside the top 20. He hat improved his position from 20th to 18th place. Both Justin Thomas and Cameron Young have made small improvements, moving up to 21st and 23rd respectively. Also moving up are Sahith Theegala and Chris Kirk, who are now 20th and 25th on the leaderboard this week .

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Lowest round in PGA Tour history: Chilean plays 57

Christobal del Solar played the lowest round in PGA Tour history in Colombia with a 57. (Source: Getty, Twitter @KornFerryTour)
Christobal del Solar played the lowest round in PGA Tour history in Colombia with a 57. (Source: Getty, Twitter @KornFerryTour)

Until recently, the name Cristobal Del Solar may not have rung many bells, but now, it’s etched into golfing history. On Thursday, the Chilean golfer delivered a performance for the ages at the Astara Golf Championship on the Korn Ferry Tour. Del Solar crafted an astonishing 13-under-par round of 57 strokes at the Country Club de Bogota-Pacos in Colombia. With this feat, Del Solar became the first player ever to achieve a score of 57 in an event sanctioned by the PGA Tour.

Record round at a PGA Tour event

Del Solar set this record on an unusually short par-70 course spanning 5718 meters at an altitude of approximately 2700 meters. With six birdies and an eagle on the front nine, he set the pace early with a score of 27 strokes, tying the Korn Ferry record for the lowest nine-hole score. Continuing his impressive play on the back nine, the 30-year-old golfer secured three more birdies and another eagle. With four pars to conclude the round, he solidified his place in golfing history.

In a virtual press conference following his remarkable round, Del Solar emphasized the favorable conditions of the course. Leading the field by only four strokes, his longest iron into a green was merely a 6-iron, even on a par-5 hole. “The course was definitely set up to allow for a very low round,” commented Del Solar. “The pins were tucked, but the greens were so soft that I could hit the driver as close to the green as possible. And when you chip well, the ball stays close to the hole.” Despite his exceptional performance, Del Solar acknowledged room for improvement, particularly lamenting missed opportunities on the latter half of the course.

How good was the 57 really?

Prior to Del Solar’s outstanding achievement, only two players had shot a 58 in PGA Tour-sanctioned tournaments, both in 2016: Stephan Jaeger at the Ellie Mae Classic at TPC Stonebrae and Jim Furyk at the Travelers Championship. In total, twelve players have scored below 60 in PGA Tour-sanctioned events. Due to the course’s short length and the altitude, there were immediate debates questioning the significance of Del Solar’s round. Some argued that it was only the 27th best of all time, as one Twitter user pointed out.

Del Solar himself has a clear perspective on the matter: “Yes, the course is short, we’re playing at altitude, but you still have to be able to get it done. You still have to go out there and make birdies,” remarked the Chilean golfer, who broke the 60 mark for the first time in his career. “I’ve never broken 60 before,” Del Solar added. “The course I play at home (Dye’s Preserve in Jupiter, Florida) is really tough, and when I play really well there, I’m at seven or eight under, but never close to the 60 mark.” Despite the factors favoring a low score, the 57 stands as an impressive feat, sealed by Del Solar with a casual two-putt on the 18th green.

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PGA Tour Tee Times: Schedule for Scottie Scheffler and the American field

Scottie Scheffler and a broad field of American players will participate in this weeks PGA Tour event. (Image: Getty)
Scottie Scheffler and a broad field of American players will participate in this weeks PGA Tour event. (Image: Getty)

As the PGA Tour enters a new stage, all eyes will be on Scottsdale, Arizona for the WM Phoenix Open. This tournament is set to take place at the TPC Scottsdale (Stadium Course) and features a substantial prize fund of $8,800,000. Scottie Scheffler arrives as the defending champion, aiming for another victory on this par-71 course.

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PGA Tour Tee Times: First and Second Round Details

Tyson Alexander lines up alongside Nate Lashley, fellow American golfer, and Kevin Yu from Taiwan, with a starting time of 07:20 for the first round. They will then return the following day, teeing off at 12:00 for the second round.

David Lipsky, partnered with Martin Laird from Scotland and Carl Yuan from China, will start his first and second round at the same time as Alexander’s group.

Joel Dahmen has been paired with Carson Young and Greyson Sing in an all-American flight. They will tee off at 07:31 alongside Greyson Sigg, with round two set to start at 12:11.

Joseph Bramlett is partnered with fellow American player Eric Cole and Aaron Baddeley from Australia. Their fixture commences at 07:42 for the first round, and they will start the second round at 12:22. In the same fashion, Davis Thompson will tee off at 07:42, accompanied by Luke Donald from England and Alexander Noren from Sweden.

The competition heats up with the pairing of Brian Harman, Jordan Spieth, and Max Homa, with the trio of Americans to start their first round at 07:53 and the second round beginning at 12:33.

Akshay Bhatia tees off at the same time as the Homa group but is accompanied by Emiliano Grillo from Argentina and Vincent Norrman from Sweden.

Defending champion Scottie Scheffler tees up at 12:33 in round 1 and at 7:53 in round 2. He will be accompanied by AT&T Pebble Beach Pro-Am champion Wyndham Clark and Hideki Matsuyama.

The complete list of all the American players, their flight partners and starting times for both rounds are detailed in the aforementioned Tee Times link.

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DP World Tour Tee Times: Johannes Veerman and four Americans start in Doha

DP World Tour Tee Times: Johannes Vermin starts with four other American Players. (Image: Getty)
DP World Tour Tee Times: Johannes Vermin starts with four other American Players. (Image: Getty)

The Commercial Bank Qatar Masters is taking place at the Doha GC in Doha, Qatar, starting on Thursday. Five American players will battle for a total prize money of $2,500,000 in a broad field of players. The current title holder is Sami Välimäki, who will not be part of the field.

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DP World Tour Tee Times: Rounds 1 and 2

First on the tee for the American players is Johannes Veerman. Round 1 sees him swing into action at 07:15 alongside Lukas Nemecz from Austria and Angel Hidalgo from Spain. Come Round 2, Veerman will make his start in the same flight at 12:00.

Sean Crocker’s Tee Time for the first round is booked for 11:20, with the second round starting off on Tee 10 at 06:45.

Joining the line-up of American golfers is Chase Hanna. Hanna’s tee time for round one is 11:20, playing with Scott Jameson from Scotland and Santiago Tarrio Ben from Spain. In round two, Hanna’s start is set for 06:45.

Gunner Wiebe’s European Tour Tee Times for the first round is 12:00. His playing partners for this round are Michael Lorenzo-Vera from France and Fabrizio Zanotti from Paraguay. As for the second round, Wiebe is up at 07:25.

As for the American debutant, James Nicholas, his starting moment for the first round is 12:40, playing alongside Ali Saleh Al Kaabi from Qatar and Alfredo Garcia-Heredia from Spain. In the second round, he’s scheduled for 08:05 starting on Tee 10.

Player Round 1 Round 2 Playing Partners
Johannes Veerman 07:15 12:00 Lukas Nemecz (AUT), Angel Hidalgo (ESP)
Sean Crocker 11:20 06:45 Maximilian Kieffer (GER), Matthew Southgate (ENG)
Chase Hanna 11:20 06:45 Scott Jamieson (SCO), Santiago Tarrio Ben (ESP)
Gunner Wiebe 12:00 07:25 Michael Lorenzo-Vera (FRA), Fabrizio Zanotti (PAR)
James Nicholas 12:40 08:05 Ali Saleh AL Kaabi (QAT),Alfredo Garcia-Heredia (ESP)

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DP World Tour Tee Times: Callum Shinkwin starting alongside broad field of UK players

The DP World Tour event in Doha will feature a broad field of UK players. (Image: Getty)
The DP World Tour event in Doha will feature a broad field of UK players. (Image: Getty)

The Commercial Bank Qatar Masters is slated to commence its first round on Thursday in the city of Doha, Qatar. The DP World Tour event will take place at the renowned Doha Golf Club, boasting a Par of 72. A prize fund of $2,500,000 is up for grabs, with Sami Välimäki as the defending champion, who will not be in the field.

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Breaking Down the DP World Tour Tee Times

Sam Jones, a British player, will participate in the first round at 06:15 local time and for the second at 11:00. He will be playing with Jaco Prinsloo from RSA and Kristian Krogh Johannessen from Norway.

English golfer Marcus Armitage will tee off at 06:35 and 11:20 with Hennie Du Plessis from RSA and Filippo Celli from Italy. Daniel Gavins will be starting at the same time, but from different Tees, respectively. Their fellow countryman, Tom Lewis, will begin at 06:45 and 11:30 on day 2 alongside Nacho Elvira from Spain and Simon Forsström from Sweden.

Tom Mckibbin from North Ireland and Paul Waring from England will start their first rounds at 06:45 and 06:55 respectively, and second rounds at 11:30 and 11:40. Waring will partner with Søren Kjeldsen from Denmark and Brandon Stone from RSA, while Mckibbin will join forces with Renato Paratore from Italy and Keita Nakajima from Japan.

James Morrison and Richard Mansell will be teaming up with Shubhankar Shamar, starting at 7:35 in the first round and at 12:20 in the second. 10 minutes later Joshua Greenville-wood and Garrick Porteous will begin their round with David Ravetto.

Welsh player, Stuart Manley, will begin at 10:50 and 06:15, partnering with Om Prakash Chouhan from India and Sebastian Friedrichsen from Denmark. Additionally, Alex Fitzpatrick from England will tee off at 11:40 and 07:05 alongside Haotong Li from China and Daniel Hillier from New Zealand.

Callum Shinkwin will start with Canadian Aaron Cockerill and Scottish Ewen Ferguson. Come round 1 they will be starting at 12:00, with round 2 beginning at 7:25.

Further English players participating in the tournament are Joseph Dean, Matthew Baldwin, Eddie Pepperell, Matthew Southgate, Marco Penge, Andy Sullivan, Ross Fisher, Daniel Brown, Chris Wood, Andrew Wilson, Will Enefer and Sam Bairstow.

From Scotland next to Ewen Ferguson, Calum Hill, Richie Ramsay, Scott Jamieson and Stephen Gallacher will all take part, gracing the greens at varying DP World Tour Tee Times.

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PGA Tour Tee Times: Robert MacIntyre tees off alongside fellow British players

The WM Phoenix Open is taking place at TPC Scottsdale. The PGA Tour event features various UK players. (Image: Getty)
The WM Phoenix Open is taking place at TPC Scottsdale. The PGA Tour event features various UK players. (Image: Getty)

The WM Phoenix Open, part of the PGA Tour, is about to tee off at TPC Scottsdale (Stadium Course) in Scottsdale, Arizona, USA. Defending champion, Scottie Scheffler, will look to defend his title on the Par 71 course with a total prize purse of $8,800,000 at stake.

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PGA Tour Tee Times: Spotlight on English, Welsh and Scottish Players

Scotland’s Martin Laird is kicking off the tee times for the UK players at 07:20 for Round 1 on the first day, paired with the USA’s David Lipsky and Carl Yuan from China. Laird, Lipsky and Yuan will hit the course for Round 2 at 12:00.

Meanwhile, Scottish golfer Robert MacIntyre will tee off at 07:31 for Round 1, along with England’s Callum Tarren and Matthias Schmid from Germany. The trio is again teaming up for Round 2, with a start time of 12:11.

Luke Donald, hailing from England, will partner with Sweden’s Alexander Noren and USA’s Davis Thompson. Their tee time for Round 1 is set for 07:42, while Round 2 start is set at 12:22.

Englishman Matt Wallace has a Round 1 tee time set for 08:15, with his counterparts J.J. Spaun and Matt Kuchar, both from the USA. The same group will start Round 2 at 12:55. Matt Fitzpatrick is starting at the same times from different tees alongside Sungjae Im and Irish Shane Lowry.

In addition, English players Aaron Rai and Ben Taylor will start their quest in Round 1 at 08:48 and 08:59 respectively. They will play along with Cheng Tsung Pan of Taiwan, Vincent Whaley from the USA, Seonghyeon Kim of Korea and Lanto Griffin from the USA. Round 2 for these groups will commence at 13:28 and 13:39 respectively.

English player Harry Hall will commence Round 1 at 12:00 along with Andrew Novak from USA and Samuel Stevens also from the USA. Round 2 for this team will begin at the early time of 07:20.

Player Nationality Round 1 Round 2
Martin Laird Scotland 07:20 12:00
Robert MacIntyre Scotland 07:31 12:11
Luke Donald England 07:42 12:22
Matt Wallace England 08:15 12:55
Aaron Rai England 08:48 13:28
Ben Taylor England 08:59 13:39
Harry Hall England 12:00 07:20

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