The Genesis Open, L.A.’s PGA TOUR event, is bringing the next chapter in championship golf to The Riviera Country Club February 11 – 17, 2019. The $7.4 million Genesis Open includes 13 of the top 20 golfers in the Official World Golf Ranking, 21 major champions who have combined to win 50 majors, and 87 golfers who have amassed 516 PGA TOUR titles. Players include 80-time PGA TOUR winner and 14-time major champion Tiger Woods; defending Genesis Open champion Bubba Watson; World No. 3 and 2017 Genesis Open champion Dustin Johnson; World No. 4 Justin Thomas; World No. 9 Rory McIlroy; 2008 and 2009 tournament champion Phil Mickelson and many more.
One of the most historic and longest-running events on the PGA TOUR, the tournament celebrated its 92nd playing in 2018 as Bubba Watson won the event for a third time. With TGR Live serving as the event management company for the Genesis Open, the TGR Foundation is the primary benefiting charity, with proceeds from the event supporting the foundation’s college-access programs in Southern California. The tournament’s title sponsor is Genesis, a global luxury car brand that delivers the highest standards of performance, design and innovation in its vehicles.
The Genesis Open is providing free grounds tickets for all active, retired, reserve and National Guard military members. Additionally, all veterans can receive a 50-percent discount and youth tickets for kids 15 and under are complimentary when accompanied by a ticketed adult. Tickets for the 2019 Genesis Open are now on sale starting at $17.
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