What to know now that Tiger's Genesis is an invitational

Why is this week’s annual PGA Tour stop now called the Genesis Invitational? As it turns out, the switch from the Genesis Open this year comes with more than just a name change.

More money: The purse increases nearly $2 million, now totaling $9.3 million. This year’s winner will take home a cool $1.674 million.

Fewer players: For years, the February event near Los Angeles has been plagued by long, trudging rounds and darkness suspensions. Perhaps things will change this year as the 144-player field shrinks to just 120 competitors. While the field is smaller, it is still filled with stars; nine of the top 10 players in the world, including tournament host and eighth-ranked Tiger Woods, are set…