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 to compete.