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The PGA Tour announced on Thursday that the Genesis Invitational scheduled for Feb. 13-16 at the Riviera Country Club in Los Angeles will be moved to an as-yet determined location because of the L.A. wildfires.
Riviera is located in the Pacific Palisades area, which has been experienced most of the devastation of the fires that began on Jan. 6. Although the golf course itself has emerged undamaged, infrastructure such as power, water and public transportation has been interrupted and emergency services such as police, fire and EMTs are already stretched thin.
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The tournament is co-sponsored by Tiger Woods’ company, TGR Live.
”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 Feb. 10-16,” the PGA Tour’s statement said. “A venue update and additional tournament information will be provided in the coming days.”
The Tour statement also praised first responders and said the Tour “is identifying the most impactful ways the tournament can support the Los Angeles community and the ongoing relief efforts.”
The Tour has set up a website fans can engage, pgatour.com/Support LA.
”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,” the statement said. “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.”
This article originally appeared on Palm Beach Post: As LA fires continue, PGA Tour move Tiger Woods tournament in February
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