The 2026 Genesis Invitational at Riviera Country Club in Los Angeles is underway, with weather disruptions affecting Round 1. The projected cut line is currently at even par, with 50 players guaranteed to advance to the weekend, and the possibility of more due to ties and strokes within 10 of the lead. Notable players near the cut include Scottie Scheffler, Patrick Cantlay, and Justin Rose, with Scheffler struggling early, going 5 over in his first 10 holes. The tournament features a $20 million purse, with the winner set to earn $4 million. Scottie Scheffler, the world’s top-ranked golfer, is the favorite to win, having recently achieved three top-four finishes this season, including a win at The American Express. Other top contenders include Rory McIlroy, Tommy Fleetwood, Hideki Matsuyama, and Xander Schauffele. The event marks the final stop of the West Coast swing before the Tour moves to Florida. The course conditions are excellent despite recent rain, with potential for record-breaking scores, as last week’s Pebble Beach results showed. The tournament is broadcast on Golf Channel and CBS, with streaming options available. In other golf news, the 100th playing of the Genesis marks a historic milestone for Riviera, which will also host the U.S. Women’s Open in 2026, the Olympics in 2028, and the U.S. Open in 2031. Course modifications include adjustments to the 17th and 11th holes at Augusta National, and new leadership in the Masters Rules Committee with Geoff Yang appointed as Chair. The week also features insights and quotes from players such as Scheffler and McIlroy, and updates on golf’s broader landscape, including changes in PGA and Masters leadership, course redesigns, and the ongoing evolution of golf tournaments.