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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.
Hideki Matsuyama overcame a six-shot deficit to win the Genesis Invitational with a record-setting 9-under 62 in the final round, securing his ninth PGA Tour victory and surpassing K.J. Choi's record for most wins by an Asian-born player. Matsuyama's exceptional performance included three consecutive birdies on the back nine, propelling him to a 3-shot victory over Will Zalatoris and Luke List. Despite previous struggles with injuries and form, Matsuyama's win marks a significant milestone in his career and positions him at No. 20 in the world rankings.
Tiger Woods was carted off the golf course during the Genesis Invitational due to symptoms of influenza, leading to his withdrawal from the tournament. Woods was treated for dehydration and dizziness related to his illness and later confirmed that he had to withdraw due to influenza. This marked his first official PGA tour appearance since his 2023 Masters withdrawal and subsequent surgery. Woods has had a limited number of official golf events since 2019, including missed cuts and withdrawals, and has been recovering from injuries sustained in a 2021 car accident.
Tiger Woods withdrew from the Genesis Invitational after just six holes due to flu-like symptoms and dehydration. He expressed disappointment at not being able to continue competing and confirmed his illness as influenza. This was Woods' first official PGA Tour event since the Masters in April, and he also experienced back spasms during his first round.
Tiger Woods had to withdraw from the Genesis Invitational due to influenza, marking his first full-fledged PGA Tour event since last year's Masters. Despite battling illness, Woods is now resting and feeling better. His business partner confirmed that the withdrawal was solely due to the flu and not related to any physical pain.
Jordan Spieth was disqualified from The Genesis Invitational at Riviera after admitting to signing for the wrong score, marking his first disqualification in 263 PGA Tour tournaments. Spieth had signed for a three on the par-three fourth hole when he had made a four, leading to his disqualification. Meanwhile, Patrick Cantlay holds a five-shot lead going into the weekend, while Rory McIlroy fights to make the cut. Additionally, Tiger Woods withdrew from the tournament due to illness after experiencing flu-like symptoms and dehydration.
Tiger Woods withdrew from The Genesis Invitational due to flu-like symptoms and was treated with an IV bag for dehydration. His business partner stated that Woods was feeling dizzy and had a fever, but is now doing much better. Woods, who has been on a limited schedule due to leg injuries from a car crash, had not played in a PGA Tour event since December. The 15-time major champion had also previously withdrawn from the Masters and had ankle surgery. Woods hopes to play one tournament a month this year.