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Genesis Invitational: Woods, the record in the viewfinder

2020-02-11T12:43:59.457Z


PRESENTATION - Since his 82nd victory in Japan last October, each presence of Tiger Woods on the PGA Tour has been synonymous with a possible record. If successful this week in Los Angeles, he would erase co-owner Sam Snead from the shelves. All the world's best, including Rory McIlroy, ...


Three weeks after taking ninth place in the Farmers Insurance Open won by Australian Marc Leishman, Tiger Woods is back on the PGA Tour. And not just anywhere. Host of the Genesis Invitational via its Foundation, the Tiger maintains very close relations with the Riviera Country Club and its par 71 of 6,695 meters. It was here, in Pacific Palisades, a very upscale residential area of ​​Los Angeles (California), that he played his first tournament on the US Circuit at the beginning of 1992. At just 16 years old. Admittedly, he had not crossed the cut but the future master of world golf has always sworn to return to lift the trophy. The ace.

Two second places in 98 and 99

Curiously, he never won here despite two second places, in 1998 (playoff loss to Billy Mayfair) and 1999 (two shots behind Ernie Els). Last year, in the midst of a resurrection after a missed cut in 2018, Woods was satisfied with a top 20 (15th). This week, he will always be the man to follow. And for good reason. Since his victory in Japan at the ZOZO Championship on October 27, he has joined Sam Snead, then the only holder of the record of victories on the PGA Tour with 82 successes. If he wins on Sunday, he will erase his legendary "tenant" from the shelves.

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The 94th edition of this tournament, born in 1926 and which has had different names (Los Angeles Open, Nissan Los Angeles Open, Nissan Open, Northern Trust Open or even Genesis Open) could therefore go down in history. To achieve this, the Tiger will have previously removed from the path a multitude of illustrious opponents in an event where the endowment between 2019 and 2020 has been increased by $ 1.9 million, to 9.3 million. Thus, with the exception of Webb Simpson, n ° 6, all the top 10 in the world are gathered in a five-star field reduced to 120 players. Even better. We count on this legendary course, which will host the golf event of the Los Angeles 2028 Olympic Games, fifteen of the twenty first in the world.

Bubba Watson wins even years

Back on February 9 “master of the world” for the first time since September 20, 2015, Rory McIlroy remains in a third place obtained at the Farmers. In 2019, he took 4th place in the Genesis Open. Triple winner in 2014, 2016 and 2018, Bubba Watson, visibly used to winning in even years, will also be a serious rival. Like Justin Thomas, leader a year ago after 54 holes before cracking in the wind and a terrible weather to sign a difficult 75 (+4) and finish second with a blow behind JB Holmes. Let us also mention Phil Mickelson, who has just offered two third consecutive places (at Saudi International, on the European Tour, then at the AT&T Pebble Beach Pro-Am last weekend on the PGA Tour). The left-hander from San Diego has also often distinguished himself at the Riviera CC with two victories (2008 and 2009) and two second places (2007 and 2012). And how not to bet a few greenbacks on Dustin Johnson, recent second at Saudi International, winner of the Genesis in 2017 and who displays six top 5 out of his eight top 10 here in California. In short, the fight promises to be particularly fierce!

The Genesis Invitational (PGA Tour) - $ 9,300,000 in endowment (€ 8,523,663 in endowment)

Players to watch

JB Holmes (USA), Abraham Ancer (Mex), Rafa Cabrera-Bello (Esp), Patrick Cantlay (USA), Paul Casey (Ang), Jason Day (Aus), Bryson DeChambeau (USA), Tony Finau (USA), Matthew Fitzpatrick (Ang), Sergio Garcia (Esp), Branden Grace (AfS), Lanto Griffin (USA), Dustin Johnson (USA), Matt Jones (Aus), Brooks Koepka (USA), Matt Kuchar (USA), Marc Leishman (Aus), Hideki Matsuyama (Jap), Rory McIlroy (IdN), Phil Mickelson (USA), Francesco Molinari (Ita), Scott Piercy (USA), Jon Rahm (Esp), Patrick Reed (USA), Justin Rose (Ang ), Xander Schauffele (USA), Adam Scott (Aus), Cameron Smith (Aus), Jordan Spieth (USA), Nick Taylor (Can), Justin Thomas (USA), Harold Varner III (USA), Bubba Watson (USA) , Tiger Woods (USA).

To follow the Genesis Invitational (PGA Tour) on television:

Thursday February 13, 1st round: 8:00 p.m. (Golf +); 01.50 (Canal + Sport)

Friday February 14, 2nd round: 8:00 p.m. (Golf +); 01.55 (Canal + Sport)

Saturday February 15, 3rd round: 7:00 p.m. (Golf +); 01:25 (Canal + Sport)

Sunday February 16, 4th round: 19:00 (Golf +); 9:00 p.m. (Canal + Sport)

Source: lefigaro

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