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Hideki Matsuyama staged a historic comeback to win the Genesis Invitational at Riviera, while Patrick Cantlay's struggles on weekends continued. The PGA Tour is facing a lack of enthusiasm and star power, with longshot winners and disappointing leaderboards. The Tour's challenges are compounded by the rise of LIV Golf and a string of unfortunate events, raising concerns about the future of the 2024 campaign.
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.
Patrick Cantlay takes a commanding five-shot lead at the Genesis Invitational with a 6-under 65, while Tiger Woods withdraws due to flu symptoms. Cantlay's exceptional putting and familiarity with Riviera give him a comfortable lead over the field, with Jason Day, Luke List, and Mackenzie Hughes trailing behind. Jordan Spieth is disqualified, leaving a 51-man field for the weekend, and Cantlay remains confident in his game as he looks to maintain his lead.
Patrick Cantlay takes the lead at the Genesis Invitational with a 7-under 64, while Tiger Woods ends his return to golf with a shank and a 72. Cantlay's strong start was matched by Jordan Spieth, with both players making it look easy on the course. Woods, the tournament host, struggled with competitive rust and back issues, leaving him in danger of missing the cut.
Tiger Woods prepares for his 2024 season debut at the Genesis Invitational, sporting his new Sun Day Red apparel line and playing a quick practice round at Riviera. With a new caddie, Lance Bennett, and a busy schedule, Woods aims to play once a month this year after undergoing ankle surgery. Despite limited tournament competition, the 48-year-old has been active in Tour policy board matters and will face media questions about the Tour's future agreements and the potential return of LIV defectors.