The PGA Tour has told its membership that it is "monitoring" the devastating wildfires burning in the greater Los Angeles area, though they feel it is "premature" to consider any impacts on the upcoming The Genesis Invitational.
In a communication to members, the Tour addressed the situation in southern California as more wildfires have started and several burn largely, if not completely, uncontained.
The note said:
"Dear PGA TOUR members,
"The PGA TOUR is monitoring the devastating fires in Los Angeles County. At this point, it is premature to discuss the potential impact on The Genesis Invitational (February 10-16). Although The Riviera Country Club has not been directly affected by the fires, our immediate concern is the health and welfare of those in the affected communities, including all our members who have ties to Southern California.
"We will keep the membership updated as the situation develops."
The Genesis Invitational is the PGA Tour's third scheduled Signature event of eight planned for 2025. The tournament is hosted by Tiger Woods at The Riviera Country Club, which was within a block of being impacted directly by the Pacific Palisades fire. The event has a $20 million purse and will likely feature close to 40 of the world top 50 players. It is also the first opportunity for PGA Tour players not already exempt into all 2025 Signature events to get into the event via the current-year FedEx Cup points list, making it a critical opportunity for many PGA Tour members.
Hundreds of thousands have been affected by the Pacific Palisades, Eaton, Hollywood Hills and other fires. Estimates suggest the total damage from the fires, when finished, will make it the costliest in American history.
With no clear end in sight to the fires, the PGA Tour is not in a position to assess the potential impact to The Genesis Invitational in a month's time.
The impacts on people, infrastructure and property have already caused the NFL to move the Los Angeles Rams home playoff game against the Minnesota Vikings from SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, Calif., to Glendale, Ariz., at the home of the Arizona Cardinals. The NHL and NBA have postponed games set to be played in Los Angeles in response to the immediate situation.
