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2025 The Genesis Invitational: Preview, Props, Best Bets

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Tournament Overview

  • Event: The Genesis Invitational
  • Dates: Thursday–Sunday
  • Venue: Torrey Pines Golf Course (South Course), Par 72, 7,765 yards
  • Location: San Diego, Calif.
  • Purse: $20 million (Winner: $4 million)
  • Defending Champion: Hideki Matsuyama
  • FedEx Cup Leader: Sepp Straka

Why Torrey Pines?

Due to the recent wildfires in the Los Angeles area, the event was moved from its traditional home at Riviera Country Club. Torrey Pines, which hosted the Farmers Insurance Open last month, is a quick and prepared alternative — although many in the field face playing the demanding South Course for a second time in just a few weeks.

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How to Follow

  • TV Coverage:
    • Thursday–Friday: 4–8 p.m. ET (Golf Channel)
    • Saturday: 1–3 p.m. (Golf Channel), 3–7 p.m. (CBS)
    • Sunday: 1–3 p.m. (Golf Channel), 3–6:30 p.m. (CBS)
  • Streaming (ESPN+):
    • Thursday–Friday: 12:30–8 p.m. ET
    • Saturday: 10 a.m.–7 p.m.
    • Sunday: 9:30 a.m.–6:30 p.m.
  • Social Media: Follow updates at @TheGenesisInv on X (formerly Twitter).

Storylines & Field Notes

  • Third Signature Event: This is the third of eight signature events this season, featuring an elevated purse and FedEx Cup points. It also includes a 36-hole cut for the low 50 players and ties, unlike some of the other high-profile tournaments.
  • Switching Fields: Daniel Berger and Michael Kim earned late spots via their tie for second at last week’s WM Phoenix Open. Justin Lower and Lee Hodges were bumped out.
  • Notable Withdrawals:
    • Tournament Host Tiger Woods withdrew to mourn the recent passing of his mother.
    • Xander Schauffele (injury), Alex Noren, and Chris Kirk are also sitting out.
  • Sponsor Exemptions: Jordan Spieth (coming off a T4 in Phoenix) joins the field on a sponsor exemption alongside Rickie Fowler, Min Woo Lee, and Gary Woodland.
  • Added to the Field: Lucas Glover and Justin Rose were brought in to meet the minimum 72-player field as the first two available players below No. 60 in last year’s FedEx Cup Fall points list.

Prop Picks

  1. Rory McIlroy to Beat Scottie Scheffler (+125 at DraftKings)
    • McIlroy has won two of his past three worldwide starts. Sandwiched between was a T4 in Dubai, so he’s in solid form. Scheffler is still working back from hand surgery and hasn’t shown his usual consistency yet.
  2. Shane Lowry Top 20 Finish (+110 at BetRivers)
    • Yes, he missed the cut at Torrey last month, but that was bracketed by a T3 finish at the DP World Tour Championship and a runner-up at Pebble Beach. Cool, windy, and potentially wet conditions could favor the Irishman, and he only needs to finish in the top 20 of the 72-player field.
  3. Ludvig Aberg Top Nordic Finisher (+130 at DraftKings)
    • Aberg was off to a great start at Torrey Pines last month before an illness derailed his momentum. He returns after a few weeks of recovery. Facing Denmark’s Rasmus Hojgaard (+160) and Norway’s Viktor Hovland (+240) is a tough proposition, but Aberg does have some familiarity with Torrey this year.

2025 Prop Pick Record: 5–8–1

Best Bets to Win

  • Scottie Scheffler (+400 at DraftKings)
    • Returned from hand surgery with a T9 finish, followed by a T25 in Phoenix. If he’s recovered fully, Scheffler is a threat on any course.
  • Rory McIlroy (+650)
    • Recently won the AT&T Pebble Beach Pro-Am and arrives in excellent form.
  • Collin Morikawa (+1600)
    • Hasn’t won since the 2023 Zozo Championship, but tied for fourth at the 2021 U.S. Open at Torrey and was third at last year’s Farmers.
  • Justin Thomas (+1800)
    • Now 11th in the world and coming off a T6 in Phoenix.
  • Ludvig Aberg (+2200)
    • Sizzling 63 to open the Farmers before illness struck. If healthy, the 24-year-old Swede could be a surprise contender.
  • Rasmus Hojgaard (+3500)
    • Two starts on Tour this season have produced a T22 and a T12. A double bogey on Saturday in Phoenix kept him out of the top 10.
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Final Word

The 2025 Genesis Invitational, relocated to Torrey Pines, will challenge an elite 72-player field with one of golf’s toughest tests. Hideki Matsuyama returns to defend his title, while major champions like Rory McIlroy and Scottie Scheffler look to capitalize on the elevated purse and FedEx Cup points.

Keep an eye on how the wind and potential rain impact Thursday and Friday’s rounds, as weather often plays a pivotal role at Torrey Pines. Whether you’re tuning in on Golf Channel, CBS, or streaming on ESPN+, expect a week of high-stakes golf as the Tour’s best vie for one of the season’s most lucrative checks.