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Ludvig Aberg of Sweden celebrates with his caddie following his final round

Aberg claims second PGA Tour title at Genesis

Sweden's Ludvig Aberg produced a brilliant finish to win his second PGA Tour title in the Genesis Invitational.

Rory McIlroy missed a crucial birdie putt on the 4th

McIlroy falters as Rodgers takes the lead in San Diego

Rory McIlroy's bid for back-to-back PGA Tour titles faltered overnight as the Co Down man slipped back to five shots off leader Patrick Rodgers at the Genesis Invitational in San Diego.

Golf • 16 Feb

Tiger Woods is not ready to tee it up following the recent death of his mother, Kultida

'I'm just not ready' - Woods withdraws from Genesis

Tiger Woods has withdrawn from this week's Genesis Invitational tournament at Torrey Pines, saying he is still processing the recent death of his mother, Kultida.

Golf • 10 Feb

Tiger Woods hosts the tournament that will now take place at Torrey Pines

Genesis Invitational moved to San Diego due to LA fires

The Genesis Invitational has been moved from Riviera Country Club to Torrey Pines in San Diego following the devastating wildfires in Los Angeles.

Golf • 24 Jan

Spieth admitted to signing for the wrong score at Riviera

Spieth admits error after Genesis disqualification

Jordan Spieth admitted to signing for the wrong score at The Genesis Invitational at Riviera on Friday as the three-time major champion was disqualified for the first time in his career.

Golf • 17 Feb 24

Tiger Woods had been in good form before illness struck

McIlroy rallies at Genesis as Woods' comeback cut short

Tiger Woods' PGA Tour comeback ended prematurely after he pulled out of the Genesis Invitational in California during his second round.

Golf • 17 Feb 24

Rory McIlroy is 10 shots adrift of first round leader Patrick Cantlay in California

Nightmare finish sees McIlroy battling to make cut

Rory McIlroy and Seamus Power toiled at the opening round of the Genesis Invitational where Patrick Cantlay leads the way on seven-under par.

Golf • 16 Feb 24

Tiger Woods lines up his shot on the 18th hole at Riviera Country Club

Back spasm hampers Tiger's return in California

Tiger Woods revealed a back spasm had caused him to shank the final hole of his return to a first PGA Tour event of 2024 at the Genesis Invitational in California.

Golf • 15 Feb 24

Woods returns at the Genesis Invitational this week

Woods: PGA Tour doesn't need Saudi money right now

Tiger Woods believes the PGA Tour does not need to strike a deal with Saudi Arabia's Public Investment Fund (PIF) in a move which could end golf's civil war.

Golf • 15 Feb 24

Tiger Woods initially signed a five-year, $40 million contract with Nike in 1996

Woods announces end of long-time partnership with Nike

Tiger Woods and Nike have parted ways after 27 years, bringing an end to one of the most iconic brand endorsements in sporting history.

Golf • 08 Jan 24

'Beating Seve, I know he didn't play full time on the PGA Tour and I know five of those wins are majors, but still, to reach that milestone of double digit wins is pretty incredible'

Peerless Rahm returns to World No.1 after Riviera win

Jon Rahm returned to the top of the world rankings with his third victory of the year in the Genesis Invitational.

Golf • 20 Feb 23

""My team has been fantastic in getting my body recovered day to day"

Woods return to golf 'more difficult' than he let on

Tiger Woods admitted his return to top-level golf was physically harder than he let on after a final round of 73 in the Genesis Invitational.

Golf • 19 Feb 23

Rahm celebrates his birdie putt on the last

Rahm roars into lead as Power makes progress

Jon Rahm is in position to claim his third win of 2023 as he takes a three-shot lead into the final round of the Genesis Invitational at Riviera Country Club.

Golf • 19 Feb 23

Woods could be seen handing a tampon to Thomas

Tiger Woods apologises for tampon prank

Tiger Woods has apologised after being criticised for handing a tampon to fellow American Justin Thomas as a joke during the first round of the Genesis Invitational.

Golf • 17 Feb 23

Rory McIlroy, Justin Thomas and Tiger Woods played together in the opening round

McIlroy stalks leaders as Woods generates controversy

Rory McIlroy continued his mission to replace Scottie Scheffler at the head of the rankings as he posted four under during the first round of the Genesis Invitational, while Tiger Woods was involved in a bizarre incident featuring a tampon.

Golf • 17 Feb 23

Rory McIlroy could replace Masters champion Scottie Scheffler at the top of the world rankings this weekend at Riviera Country Club

World top spot within McIlroy's sights in Los Angeles

Rory McIlroy can return to world number one at the earliest possible opportunity with victory in this week's Genesis Invitational.

Golf • 15 Feb 23

Tiger Woods made his PGA Tour debut as a 16-year-old amateur

'I play to win': Woods bullish ahead of PGA return

Tiger Woods was in typically bullish mood ahead of his return to competition as he targets a record 83rd PGA Tour title in the Genesis Invitational.

Golf • 14 Feb 23

McIlroy followed Saturday's 67 with a 68 to climb into the top 10

McIlroy finishes in tie for 10th as Niemann triumphs

Rory McIlroy enjoyed a solid end to the Genesis Invitational with a 68 to finish in a tie for 10th, nine shots behind eventual winner Joaquin Niemann.

Golf • 21 Feb 22

McIlroy climbed into the top 20 following a 67 on Saturday

McIlroy moves up but 12 adrift of leader Niemann

Joaquin Niemann leads the way entering the final round at the Genesis Invitational with Rory McIlroy 12 shots adrift after a third-round 67.

Golf • 20 Feb 22

Rory McIlroy carded a 70 to follow his opening effort of 69

McIlroy survives to weekend while Power misses cut

Chile's Joaquin Niemann carded his second successive 63 to hold a two-stroke lead at the midway point, while the Irish duo struggled at the Genesis Invitational in California.

Golf • 19 Feb 22

Tiger Woods: "My golf activity has been very limited."

Tiger has 'long way to go' in recovery from car crash

Tiger Woods admits he is frustrated at being behind schedule in his recovery from his horrific car crash last year.

Golf • 16 Feb 22

The world number five endured a 'disappointing' end at the Dubai Desert Classic

McIlroy counting on 'minor tweaks' after Dubai setback

Rory McIlroy believes his game needs only "minor tweaks" to ensure he gets back in the winner's circle after squandering his chance of victory in Dubai.

Golf • 16 Feb 22

A sign for the Genesis Invitational golf tournament is seen on the door of the car Tiger Woods was driving

Woods recovering after surgery on 'significant' injury

Tiger Woods is "awake, responsive and recovering in his hospital room" after surgery on "significant" right leg injuries following a car crash which could have cost him his life.

Golf • 24 Feb 21

Homa holds play-off nerve to win Genesis Invitational

Max Homa held his nerve in a play-off with Tony Finau to to win the Genesis Invitational in California.

Golf • 22 Feb 21

Sam Burns plays a shot from the fairway on the eighth hole at Pacific Palisades

Burns leads at Genesis Invitational

American Sam Burns battled through windy conditions to keep a two-shot lead over England's Matthew Fitzpatrick on a truncated third day of the Genesis Invitational at Pacific Palisades.

Golf • 21 Feb 21