Genesis Invitational 2026: Scheffler Leads Stacked Field at Riviera

LOS ANGELES – The 2026 Genesis Invitational, the final event of the PGA Tour’s West Coast swing, begins Thursday at the historic Riviera Country Club. The tournament, celebrating its 100th playing, boasts a world-class field headlined by World No. 1 Scottie Scheffler and World No. 2 Rory McIlroy [1]. The event features a $20 million purse, with $4 million awarded to the winner and offers 700 FedExCup points [2].

A Highly Competitive Field

Scheffler and McIlroy lead a field of 72 players, including 18 of the top 20 golfers in the Official World Golf Ranking [1]. Other notable competitors include Ludvig Åberg, Tommy Fleetwood, Hideki Matsuyama, Xander Schauffele, and Jordan Spieth [1]. The tournament is hosted by Tiger Woods.

Scheffler’s Pursuit at Riviera

Despite his consistent success, Scottie Scheffler has yet to win at Riviera Country Club. He has finished in the top 10 twice in six attempts (T7 in 2022, T10 in 2024) [4]. Scheffler enters the tournament with a strong record this season, including three straight top-four finishes, highlighted by a win at The American Express [2].

Tournament Details

• Dates: February 19-22, 2026
• Course: Riviera Country Club, Los Angeles, California
• 2025 Winner: Ludvig Åberg
• FedExCup Points: 700
• Purse: $20 million

Broadcast Schedule

The Genesis Invitational will be broadcast as follows (all times ET) [2]:

• Thursday & Friday: 4 p.m. – 8 p.m. | Golf Channel
• Saturday: 1 p.m. – 3 p.m. | Golf Channel; 3 p.m. – 7 p.m. | CBS
• Sunday: 1 p.m. – 3 p.m. | Golf Channel; 3 p.m. – 6:30 p.m. | CBS

Cut Rule

A 36-hole cut will be made, allowing the top 50 players plus ties, and any player within 10 shots of the lead, to compete in the final rounds [1].