As the 2026 Genesis Invitational heads into the weekend at the iconic Riviera Country Club, the excitement is palpable. This prestigious event, nestled in the picturesque Pacific Palisades, California, is a highlight on the PGA Tour calendar, standing out as one of the few elevated tournaments with a 36-hole cut. Alongside the Arnold Palmer Invitational and the Memorial, the Genesis maintains this traditional format despite its limited field, adding an extra layer of challenge for the competitors.
From the 72 players who teed off, only the top 50 and ties, along with any player within 10 shots of the lead, made it through to the weekend. This year, 21 players packed their bags early, including some big names and recent winners.
Among those who fell short were major champions and seasoned pros like Justin Rose, Keegan Bradley, and Jason Day. Despite their efforts, the Riviera course proved unforgiving. Sam Burns and Russell Henley also found themselves missing the cut, unable to navigate the challenges posed by the demanding layout.
World No. 1 Scottie Scheffler flirted with danger but managed to secure his spot for the weekend with a clutch 68 on Friday. His performance under pressure is a testament to the resilience and skill that have earned him the top ranking.
Here's a look at those who didn't make it past the even-par cutline:
- Nico Echavarria (+1)
- Max McGreevy (+1)
- Sam Burns (+1)
- Maverick McNealy (+1)
- Kevin Yu (+1)
- Russell Henley (+2)
- J.T. Poston (+2)
- Rico Hoey (+2)
- Daniel Berger (+2)
- Harry Hall (+2)
- Brian Campbell (+2)
- Justin Rose (+3)
- Keegan Bradley (+3)
- Chris Gotterup (+3)
- Tom Hoge (+3)
- Lucas Glover (+3)
- J.J.
Spaun (+4)
- Bud Cauley (+4)
- Michael Kim (+4)
- Jason Day (+5)
- Garrick Higgo (+10)
As the tournament progresses, the remaining players will be looking to capitalize on their position and make a charge up the leaderboard. With the cut behind them, the weekend promises thrilling golf and intense competition at one of the tour's most storied venues.