For the Genesis Invitational at Riviera Country Club, Adam Scott, a two-time winner of the event, did something he has not had to do since he turned professional more than 20 years ago.
Golf’s civil war is near its endgame and those deciding its fate are down to two roads. The problem for those making this decision is many have these roads confused for the other.
After solid performances at the Hero World Challenge and the PNC Championship in December, it seemed a foregone conclusion Woods would return at Riviera for the Genesis, an event he hosts. But he did not make the official announcement until overnight on his social media accounts.
Tiger Woods and LIV Golf were Google’s most searched-for golf subjects in the US in 2023, according to data provided by the search engine. At least with 15-time major winner Woods, that comes as no surprise. But break the search interest down by month and there are some eyebrow raisers—Sam Ryder, Sam Bennett and even NBA legend Steph Curry.