Round two of the 2023 Genesis Invitational promises to be exciting after a competitive first round. The tournament is the 16th of the 44 events in the 2022-23 PGA TOUR season and takes place at the Riviera Country Club in Pacific Palisades, California, from February 16-19, 2023. The FedExCup Points up for grabs is 550, with the winner taking home a purse of $3,600,000 from the total purse of $20,000,000.
Recap
The first round saw Max Homa and Keith Mitchell set the pace, posting 64 (-7) scores to share the lead, with Jon Rahm trailing by one stroke at 65 (-6). Matt Kuchar, Collin Morikawa, and Harris English shot 66 (-5) to finish two shots behind the leaders. The first round was delayed at 5:39 p.m. PT due to darkness, with nine players still needing to complete their round. Round one will resume at 7:45 a.m. Friday, with the second round starting as scheduled at 6:40 a.m.
Max Homa
Max Homa, the 2021 Genesis Invitational winner, started the tournament with his best score in 21 rounds in the event. He has held the first 18-hole lead/co-lead on the PGA TOUR and fourth after any game, with 64 being his lowest score in 21 rounds in the event. He is making his seventh start in the event and has three consecutive top-10s.
Homa is second in the FedExCup after winning the 2022 Fortinet Championship and the 2023 Farmers Insurance Open. He is one of two multiple winners on the season, with Jon Rahm being the other.
Kevin Mitchell
Keith Mitchell posted the low round of the season to share the first-round lead in his second start in The Genesis Invitational. He has two top-10s in nine starts this season. He has one career PGA TOUR victory (2019 Honda Classic) and missed the cut in one previous start in The Genesis Invitational in 2019.
Jon Rahm
World No. 3 Jon Rahm posted his seventh round of 65 or better in 21 rounds in the season, including five consecutive top-10s to open the season and wins in back-to-back starts. In four previous starts at this tournament, Rahm boasts the lowest scoring average on Tour (69.38) and has two top-10s (T5/2021).
The first-round lead has been crucial in past editions of the Genesis Invitational, with five first-round leaders/co-leaders winning the tournament since 2000. In the 2022-23 PGA TOUR season, two first-round leaders/co-leaders have won on TOUR, the most recent being Jon Rahm at the Sentry Tournament of Champions.
Tiger Woods
Tournament host Tiger Woods opened with a 2-under 69 and sat T27. His round was highlighted by consecutive birdies on his last three holes. It was his first PGA TOUR start since the 2022 Open Championship (MC).
Where To Watch / Stream
The 2023 Genesis Invitational, one of the most prestigious golf tournaments, can be streamed online through several platforms. Golf fans can watch the tournament on the Golf Channel, which is available on most cable and satellite TV packages. For those without cable, the Golf Channel can be accessed through various streaming services like Hulu Live TV, YouTube TV, and Sling TV.
Additionally, the tournament can be streamed online via the PGA Tour Live, the official streaming service of the PGA Tour, which offers live coverage of featured groups and holes and exclusive on-demand content. Golf fans can also follow the tournament through the official Genesis Invitational website, which provides live scoring, highlights, and news updates throughout the event.
With so many options available, fans can enjoy the excitement of the 2023 Genesis Invitational from the comfort of their homes.
Conclusion
In conclusion, the second round of the 2023 Genesis Invitational promises to be exciting, with the top players vying for the lead. The partial first-round notes and first-round leaderboard give an insight into what to expect from the second round. Fans can expect intense competition from Max Homa, Keith Mitchell, and Jon Rahm, currently in the top three positions. Needless to say, there will be plenty of excitement for the second round of the 2023 Genesis Invitational.
