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The event started all the way back in the 1920s and for many decades was known as the Los Angeles Open. Genesis is a recent title sponsor of the event, going back to 2017.
Riviera has consistently hosted this tournament since 1973, with gap years in '83 and '98 because the course was hosting the PGA Championship and U.S. Senior Open in those years respectively.
In 2028, Riviera will play host to the Summer Olympics.
Given the history and architectural prestige of Riviera, it's no surprise that the world's best golfers were already very excited to show up here before it became elevated this year. Will Zalatoris returns after deciding not to play in Phoenix, which makes for 9 of the top 10 ranked players in the world teeing it up this week.
The overall vibe of L.A. will differ from Phoenix, but the clash of elite golfers is something to look forward to once again.
Additionally, Tiger Woods decided at the end of last week that he would not only host the event but also play in it. This will be Tiger's first start in a non-major event since the 2020 ZOZO Championship.
The fairways at Riviera are very tough to hit. In 2022, the fairways were hit 49.2 % of the time which was 16.8% below the PGA Tour average. At the same time, the penalty for missing the fairways is not significant–Riviera actually ranked 38th (out of 38) last season in missed fairway penalty.
The greens are also quite difficult to hit, ranking top 5 in terms of lowest Greens-in-Regulation percentage in each of the past three seasons. In 2022, 62.2% of greens were hit which was 6% below the PGA Tour average. This, of course, makes around-the-green play and being able to get up-and-down to save par important.
Once on the greens at Riviera, golfers tend to struggle with putts inside 5 feet, and between 5 and 15 feet, more than they do at most other PGA Tour venues.
Golfers need to take advantage of the three par-5s at Riviera. Particularly the par-5 1st hole, which feels like one that players almost need to at least make birdie on, otherwise they're losing ground to the field.
The length on many of the par-3s and par-4s at Riviera presents a challenge to players. At the same time, the par-4 10th at Riviera proves that shorter holes can be equally as tricky to navigate here.
Altogether, golfers whose games are well-rounded tend to find success around Riviera CC.
Course Snapshot
The event started all the way back in the 1920s and for many decades was known as the Los Angeles Open. Genesis is a recent title sponsor of the event, going back to 2017.
Riviera has consistently hosted this tournament since 1973, with gap years in '83 and '98 because the course was hosting the PGA Championship and U.S. Senior Open in those years respectively.
In 2028, Riviera will play host to the Summer Olympics.
Given the history and architectural prestige of Riviera, it's no surprise that the world's best golfers were already very excited to show up here before it became elevated this year. Will Zalatoris returns after deciding not to play in Phoenix, which makes for 9 of the top 10 ranked players in the world teeing it up this week.
The overall vibe of L.A. will differ from Phoenix, but the clash of elite golfers is something to look forward to once again.
Additionally, Tiger Woods decided at the end of last week that he would not only host the event but also play in it. This will be Tiger's first start in a non-major event since the 2020 ZOZO Championship.
The fairways at Riviera are very tough to hit. In 2022, the fairways were hit 49.2 % of the time which was 16.8% below the PGA Tour average. At the same time, the penalty for missing the fairways is not significant–Riviera actually ranked 38th (out of 38) last season in missed fairway penalty.
The greens are also quite difficult to hit, ranking top 5 in terms of lowest Greens-in-Regulation percentage in each of the past three seasons. In 2022, 62.2% of greens were hit which was 6% below the PGA Tour average. This, of course, makes around-the-green play and being able to get up-and-down to save par important.
Once on the greens at Riviera, golfers tend to struggle with putts inside 5 feet, and between 5 and 15 feet, more than they do at most other PGA Tour venues.
Golfers need to take advantage of the three par-5s at Riviera. Particularly the par-5 1st hole, which feels like one that players almost need to at least make birdie on, otherwise they're losing ground to the field.
The length on many of the par-3s and par-4s at Riviera presents a challenge to players. At the same time, the par-4 10th at Riviera proves that shorter holes can be equally as tricky to navigate here.
Altogether, golfers whose games are well-rounded tend to find success around Riviera CC.
Course Snapshot
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Overview
Designated event season continues as the PGA Tour heads to a popular spot in Riviera Country Club. Hosted by Tiger Woods, players tend to speak highly of Riv and this event, so it's no surprise to see this tournament get that elevated status.The event started all the way back in the 1920s and for many decades was known as the Los Angeles Open. Genesis is a recent title sponsor of the event, going back to 2017.
Riviera has consistently hosted this tournament since 1973, with gap years in '83 and '98 because the course was hosting the PGA Championship and U.S. Senior Open in those years respectively.
In 2028, Riviera will play host to the Summer Olympics.
Given the history and architectural prestige of Riviera, it's no surprise that the world's best golfers were already very excited to show up here before it became elevated this year. Will Zalatoris returns after deciding not to play in Phoenix, which makes for 9 of the top 10 ranked players in the world teeing it up this week.
The overall vibe of L.A. will differ from Phoenix, but the clash of elite golfers is something to look forward to once again.
Additionally, Tiger Woods decided at the end of last week that he would not only host the event but also play in it. This will be Tiger's first start in a non-major event since the 2020 ZOZO Championship.
The Course
Riviera CC tends to play firm and fast. With challenging doglegs, tight fairways, tricky Kikuyu rough and Poa greens, the course really tests all parts of these golfers' games.The fairways at Riviera are very tough to hit. In 2022, the fairways were hit 49.2 % of the time which was 16.8% below the PGA Tour average. At the same time, the penalty for missing the fairways is not significant–Riviera actually ranked 38th (out of 38) last season in missed fairway penalty.
The greens are also quite difficult to hit, ranking top 5 in terms of lowest Greens-in-Regulation percentage in each of the past three seasons. In 2022, 62.2% of greens were hit which was 6% below the PGA Tour average. This, of course, makes around-the-green play and being able to get up-and-down to save par important.
Once on the greens at Riviera, golfers tend to struggle with putts inside 5 feet, and between 5 and 15 feet, more than they do at most other PGA Tour venues.
Golfers need to take advantage of the three par-5s at Riviera. Particularly the par-5 1st hole, which feels like one that players almost need to at least make birdie on, otherwise they're losing ground to the field.
The length on many of the par-3s and par-4s at Riviera presents a challenge to players. At the same time, the par-4 10th at Riviera proves that shorter holes can be equally as tricky to navigate here.
Altogether, golfers whose games are well-rounded tend to find success around Riviera CC.
Course Snapshot
- Yards: 7,322 (Par 71)
- Fairway: Kikuyu
- Rough: Kikuyu
- Greens: Poa annua
- Avg. fairway width: 27 yards
- Avg. green size: 7,500 sq. ft.
- Sand Bunkers: 58
- Water Hazards: 0
Overview
Designated event season continues as the PGA Tour heads to a popular spot in Riviera Country Club. Hosted by Tiger Woods, players tend to speak highly of Riv and this event, so it's no surprise to see this tournament get that elevated status.The event started all the way back in the 1920s and for many decades was known as the Los Angeles Open. Genesis is a recent title sponsor of the event, going back to 2017.
Riviera has consistently hosted this tournament since 1973, with gap years in '83 and '98 because the course was hosting the PGA Championship and U.S. Senior Open in those years respectively.
In 2028, Riviera will play host to the Summer Olympics.
Given the history and architectural prestige of Riviera, it's no surprise that the world's best golfers were already very excited to show up here before it became elevated this year. Will Zalatoris returns after deciding not to play in Phoenix, which makes for 9 of the top 10 ranked players in the world teeing it up this week.
The overall vibe of L.A. will differ from Phoenix, but the clash of elite golfers is something to look forward to once again.
Additionally, Tiger Woods decided at the end of last week that he would not only host the event but also play in it. This will be Tiger's first start in a non-major event since the 2020 ZOZO Championship.
The Course
Riviera CC tends to play firm and fast. With challenging doglegs, tight fairways, tricky Kikuyu rough and Poa greens, the course really tests all parts of these golfers' games.The fairways at Riviera are very tough to hit. In 2022, the fairways were hit 49.2 % of the time which was 16.8% below the PGA Tour average. At the same time, the penalty for missing the fairways is not significant–Riviera actually ranked 38th (out of 38) last season in missed fairway penalty.
The greens are also quite difficult to hit, ranking top 5 in terms of lowest Greens-in-Regulation percentage in each of the past three seasons. In 2022, 62.2% of greens were hit which was 6% below the PGA Tour average. This, of course, makes around-the-green play and being able to get up-and-down to save par important.
Once on the greens at Riviera, golfers tend to struggle with putts inside 5 feet, and between 5 and 15 feet, more than they do at most other PGA Tour venues.
Golfers need to take advantage of the three par-5s at Riviera. Particularly the par-5 1st hole, which feels like one that players almost need to at least make birdie on, otherwise they're losing ground to the field.
The length on many of the par-3s and par-4s at Riviera presents a challenge to players. At the same time, the par-4 10th at Riviera proves that shorter holes can be equally as tricky to navigate here.
Altogether, golfers whose games are well-rounded tend to find success around Riviera CC.
Course Snapshot
- Yards: 7,322 (Par 71)
- Fairway: Kikuyu
- Rough: Kikuyu
- Greens: Poa annua
- Avg. fairway width: 27 yards
- Avg. green size: 7,500 sq. ft.
- Sand Bunkers: 58
- Water Hazards: 0
