The Genesis Invitational | Preview for Round 3
PACIFIC PALISADES - Joaquin Niemann’s career low (126) total set the 36-hole tournament record at The Genesis Invitational while 24-year old Cameron Young’s (62) marked his career-low round on Tour.
Prior to Niemann (126) and Young (128), four players had shot (130) or better for 36 holes at this event since 1992.
Justin Thomas is seeking his 15th PGA Tour title and first since THE PLAYERS Championship in 2021 while 2020 Genesis Invitational champion Adam Scott seeks his second official win at this event (2005 victory is unofficial).
Collin Morikawa can move to World No. 1 with a win if Jon Rahm (T-60/E) finishes outside solo-fourth
Notables to miss the cut include major champions Dustin Johnson, Brooks Koepka, Bubba Watson and Patrick Reed.
The Genesis Invitational | Leaderboard After 36 Holes
Joaquin Niemann 63-63—126 (-16)
Cameron Young 66-62—128 (-14)
Justin Thomas 67-64—131 (-11)
Adam Scott 68-65—133 (-9)
Jordan Spieth 66-67—133 (-9)
Collin Morikawa 67-67—134 (-8)
Full leaderboard: (link)
36-hole cut: 75 professionals at even-par 142 from a field of 119 professionals and one amateur. The last time there was a 16-stroke margin between leader and cutline: 2019 PGA Championship
The Genesis Invitational
COURSE: Riviera County Club, Pacific Palisades, California
ARCHITECTS: G.C.Thomas, Jr. and W.P. Bell
YARDS/PAR: 7,322 yards/Par 71
PRIZE Money/First Place Winnings: $12,000,000/$2,160,000
DEFENDING CHAMPION: Max Homa
PAST RESULTS: (link)
PAST CHAMPIONS: (link)
FEDEx CUP Points to Winner: 550 (Elevated Status)
SOCIAL MEDIA: #PGATour #FedExCup @thegenesisinv
TV COVERAGE: Today’s coverage is from 1:00pm to 3:00pm (ET) on Golf Channel and 3:00 to 7:00pm (ET) on CBS. On Sunday, Golf Channel broadcasts from 1:00pm to 3:00pm (ET) and CBS follows with the final round 3:00 to 6:30pm (ET).
PGA TOUR LIVE STREAMING on ESPN+: Streaming coverage will be featured on ESPN-Plus today with Main Feed, Featured Hole and Featured Groups from 12:00 noon to 7:00pm (ET). On Sunday, ESPN+ streams online from 11:30am to 6:30pm (ET).
PGA TOUR RADIO COVERAGE: Saturday coverage on Sirius XM Radio runs from 2:00pm to 7:00pm while Sunday runs from 1:00 to 6:30pm (ET). PGA Tour Radio is available on Sirius 208/XM 92 or online via PGATourCom.
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The Basics:
The Genesis Invitational Tee Times start today at 8:00am (local)/11:48am (ET) and go to 11:00am (local)/2:00pm (ET).
Weather: Today’s forecast is for sunny skies and 58-to-67 degrees for round three with winds three to nine mph and a 0% chance of rain (link). Mostly sunny skies, low winds and a 10% chance of rain expected for Sunday.
PGA Tour Brunch will post by 10:00AM (ET) on Sunday.
Next Week: The Tour swings to Florida for The Honda Classic (link)
The Genesis Invitational - Field and Tee Times:
The Field: (link)
Update: Matt Fitzpatrick WD Thursday before R1/ Alex Smalley IN
Wyndham Clark was DQ’d following Round 1 for signing an incorrect scorecard.
Tee Times: (link)
What They’re Saying:
Niemann Breaks 36-hole Record at Genesis Invitational (ESPNcom/Associated Press)
Niemann Obliterates 36-hole Record (Golf Week/USA Today)
Niemann Shatters Record (LA Times)
Young (24) Lit-Up Riviera CC (Golf Week/USA Today)
Notables MTC at The Genesis (Golf Week/USA Today)
How to Watch The Genesis on Friday (Golf Week/USA Today)
On This Day in Golf History:
February 19, 2007 - Dustin Johnson became the 20th player to earn the Official World No. 1 ranking after his decisive win at The Genesis at Riviera Country Club. Johnson led by as many as Nine shots but cruised to a final round (71) to finish 17-under (267) and win by five strokes. - Courtesy of Randy Walker, Author of On This Day in Golf History, available via Amazon.com and by clicking HERE
Parting Putt:
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