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Jacob Bridgeman won his first PGA Tour title at Riviera's Genesis Invitational, finishing 18-under 266 after a final-round 1-over 72 to hold off Rory McIlroy and Kurt Kitayama; a nervy par on the 18th sealed a one-shot victory as he weathered late charges from two of golf’s biggest stars.
Jacob Bridgeman won the Genesis Invitational by one stroke, finishing 18-under at Riviera to claim his first PGA Tour title in his debut, narrowly beating Rory McIlroy who shot 67; Kurt Kitayama tied for second at 17-under as Bridgeman held off late pressure on the final holes, with the finish watched by host Tiger Woods.
Rory McIlroy is one shot behind leaders Marco Penge and Jacob Bridgeman after two rounds at the Genesis Invitational, with both Penge and Bridgeman shooting 64 to lead at 12-under while McIlroy sits at 11-under; Scheffler made the cut at even par, and Penge revealed his wife is pregnant as he navigates a weather-delayed day at Riviera.
Rory McIlroy grabbed a five-under share of the early lead at the rain-soaked Genesis Invitational, tied with Jacob Bridgeman; Aaron Rai sat one back on four under with two holes to finish as a three-hour weather delay halted play. Scottie Scheffler struggled to five over with eight holes to complete, and the round was moved back to Riviera Country Club after last year’s relocation.
The 2026 Genesis Invitational at Riviera (par 71, 7,383 yards) features Scottie Scheffler as the +300 favorite with Rory McIlroy, Xander Schauffele, Tommy Fleetwood, Hideki Matsuyama and Collin Morikawa also among top contenders (Morikawa aiming for back-to-back PGA titles after Pebble Beach). Defending champion Ludvig Åberg is +4000 in this year’s field, and the event carries a $20 million purse. Golf analyst Brady Kannon’s picks fade Tony Finau (126-1 to 120-1 range) due to inconsistent form, and he touts a longshot–over-60-1–as his best bet, with full predictions available behind SportsLine’s paywall. The event starts Thursday with coverage of the elite field in Pacific Palisades.
SportsLine's 10,000-simulation golf model delivers a shocking Genesis Invitational leaderboard: Scottie Scheffler is the +300 favorite, Rory McIlroy +1300, Hideki Matsuyama +2000, Collin Morikawa +2700, Ludvig Aberg +4500; notably, Matsuyama isn’t in the top five, while Chris Gotterup ranks in the top five as a +3000 long shot, with four additional +2700+ longshots cited as viable threats.
Golfer Will Zalatoris revealed that he competed in the Genesis Invitational with a heavy heart after losing a family member on Thursday, expressing that she was with him throughout the tournament. Despite the emotional burden, he finished tied for second place and emphasized the importance of appreciating life's moments.
Patrick Cantlay, the 54-hole leader at the Genesis Invitational, fell to a T-4 finish due to illness, shooting 1-over 72 in the final round and declining media after citing a fever above 100 degrees. This allowed Hideki Matsuyama to claim victory, while Tiger Woods also succumbed to illness earlier in the tournament.
The Genesis Invitational at Riviera featured a roller-coaster final round with moments of joy, frustration, and grief. Will Zalatoris, dealing with the unexpected death of a family member, finished tied for second after hitting a hole-in-one and undergoing major back surgery. Hideki Matsuyama clinched the victory with a lights-out Sunday performance, securing his ninth PGA Tour win. Patrick Cantlay, battling illness, missed an opportunity to win despite holding a 54-hole lead. Xander Schauffele also fell short, highlighting the emotional and unpredictable nature of the tournament.
Will Zalatoris finished tied for second at the Genesis Invitational, but his emotional performance was the highlight as he revealed he had lost a family member during the tournament. Despite the personal loss, Zalatoris played exceptionally well and contended for the victory, showing resilience and determination in the face of adversity.
Hideki Matsuyama rallies from a six-shot deficit with a 9-under 62 to win the Genesis Invitational, setting a new record for the lowest closing round by a winner at Riviera and becoming Asia's most prolific Tour winner with nine PGA Tour victories. Matsuyama's victory breaks the record he shared with K.J. Choi of South Korea. His final round brilliance included consecutive shots inside a foot of the hole, securing a three-shot victory over Will Zalatoris and Luke List. Matsuyama's win, his first in two years, earns him $4 million and moves him to No. 20 in the world rankings.
Hideki Matsuyama wins the Genesis Invitational at Riviera with a stunning 62, becoming the most prolific PGA Tour winner from Asia with nine victories, surpassing K.J. Choi. Matsuyama's record-breaking performance included a flawless 9-under 62 final round, securing a three-shot victory over Will Zalatoris and Luke List. Despite struggling with injuries and a recent dip in form, Matsuyama's exceptional play at Riviera has propelled him to No. 20 in the world rankings and reignited his confidence for the upcoming major season.
Hideki Matsuyama won the Genesis Invitational with a stellar performance, but Jordan Spieth reminded him to double-check his scorecard after being disqualified from the tournament for signing for the wrong score. Spieth's disqualification occurred after a scoring error during the second round, emphasizing the importance of accuracy in golf. Matsuyama's victory marked his ninth PGA Tour win and his first since the 2022 Sony Open.
Hideki Matsuyama won the Genesis Invitational, earning $4 million from the $20-million purse, while Will Zalatoris and Luke List tied for second to each claim $1.8 million. Xander Schauffele missed a 6-foot birdie putt at the last hole, costing him $666,666 as he tied for fourth place. The full purse payout and FedExCup distribution for those who made the cut at Riviera Country Club is listed.
Tiger Woods was forced to withdraw from the Genesis Invitational due to illness, sparking new claims that he has no interest in returning to the top of golf and would retire if he could. Despite setbacks, Woods is focused on supporting his new apparel and golf gear company, Sun Day Red, after parting ways with Nike. He sees this as a transitional phase in his life and is determined to share his expertise with the world through his new brand.