The world of professional golf enters a pivotal week with multiple tours delivering high-stakes competition across four continents. Center stage belongs to the PGA Tour’s Genesis Invitational at the historic Riviera Country Club in California, which commands attention with its prestigious $20 million purse and celebration of the tournament’s 100th anniversary. Organized by the Tiger Woods Foundation, this signature event returns to its traditional venue after last year’s disruption caused by Southern California wildfires, which forced a temporary relocation to Torrey Pines where Sweden’s Ludvig Aberg emerged victorious.
Riviera’s legacy spans generations of golf greatness, having hosted legends from Sam Snead and Ben Hogan to Arnold Palmer and Tiger Woods, who made his PGA Tour debut at the course as a 16-year-old amateur in 1992. The venue boasts significant historical milestones, including Babe Zaharias’ groundbreaking participation in 1938 as the first woman to compete in a professional men’s tournament. Beyond its regular tour stops, Riviera has hosted three major championships and is slated to welcome future prestigious events including the 2026 U.S. Women’s Open, golf competition for the 2028 Summer Olympics, and the 131st U.S. Open in 2031.
While the PGA Tour takes center stage, other professional circuits offer compelling storylines. The DP World Tour resumes with the Magical Kenya Open at Nairobi’s Karen Country Club, featuring a $2.7 million purse that attracts international competitors. Simultaneously, the HotelPlanner Tour conducts the Jonsson Workwear Durban Open in South Africa with a $375,000 prize fund, providing opportunities for emerging talents to establish their professional credentials.
The LPGA Tour contributes to the global golf spectacle with the Honda LPGA Thailand at Siam Country Club, where a $1.8 million purse awaits the world’s top female professionals. This diverse international schedule ensures golf enthusiasts have multiple competitive narratives to follow throughout the week, from established stars at a historic venue to developing players seeking breakthrough moments on their respective tours.