The 2026 PGA Tour season is in full swing, and the spotlight now turns to the legendary Riviera Country Club in Los Angeles for the Genesis Invitational, hosted by none other than Tiger Woods. This prestigious event, returning to Riviera after a year away, is the second consecutive signature event of the season, offering a hefty prize pool that’s sure to catch the attention of the 72 players in the field.
Collin Morikawa recently broke a nearly three-year winless streak with a victory at Pebble Beach, pocketing a cool $3.6 million. Now, the stakes are even higher at Riviera, where the winner will walk away with a whopping $4 million from a total purse of $20 million. With eight fewer players competing this week, the prize money is spread even more generously across the leaderboard.
Last year, Ludvig Åberg claimed the top prize at Torrey Pines, a venue change necessitated by wildfires in Los Angeles. This year, the Genesis Invitational returns to its iconic home, and the question on everyone’s mind is whether the trend of different winners at each signature event will continue. Nine consecutive signature events have seen nine different champions, a stark contrast to 2024 when Scottie Scheffler dominated by winning four out of eight events.
Scheffler, a perennial favorite, barely made the cut this week and has a steep climb ahead over the final 36 holes. Meanwhile, Rory McIlroy is in striking distance, just one shot off the lead as we head into Moving Day. The competition is fierce, with everyone eager to claim their share of the $20 million purse.
Here’s the full breakdown of the prize money for the 2026 Genesis Invitational:
- 1st: $4,000,000
- 2nd: $2,200,000
- 3rd: $1,400,000
- 4th: $1,000,000
- 5th: $840,000
- 6th: $760,000
- 7th: $700,000
- 8th: $646,000
- 9th: $600,000
- 10th: $556,000
And the list goes on, with every position down to 72nd place earning a substantial payout. With so much on the line, the Genesis Invitational promises to deliver thrilling golf and unforgettable moments at one of the sport’s most storied venues.