We have the PGA Tour's third signature event of the year to look forward to this week — the Genesis Invitational. Jon Rahm will not be on hand to defend his crown at Riviera after defecting to the LIV Tour, but there is still a galaxy of the game's biggest stars heading to Pacific Palisades aiming to grab a hefty share of the $20m prize pot on offer. They include the top 2 in the world rankings, Scottie Scheffler and Rory McIlroy, while there will be the customary excitement as 15-time Major winner Tiger Woods makes his first appearance of 2024.
The field face a demanding test on one of the tour's most traditional venues and it should add up to an intriguing week, with a former champion primed to make a big impression. This tournament, under the guise of several different names, has been generally played at Riviera since 1973 and it provides a tough test where accuracy and course strategy come to the fore.
A great tee-to-green game is essential, which is one of the main reasons that Scheffler, who was tied for third when defending the Phoenix Open last week, heads the market. Big things will be expected of Scheffler once again, while McIlroy has already claimed the Dubai Desert Classic this year and, like many, will be looking to bounce back from an underwhelming performance at the rain-hit Pebble Beach Pro-Am a fortnight ago.