02/13/2019
Tour Cheat Sheet 2019 Week 7, February 14-17, PGA TOUR Genesis Open @ Riviera CC, Pacific Palisades, CA
Storyline:
Welcome to ”Hogan's Alley” where Ben Hogan won 3 times in 18-month span, earning Riviera the such nickname.
Tiger Woods is making his second start of the 2019 season. As he takes his 13th crack at the Genesis victory this week, the tournament remains the only PGA venue where he has played 4 or more times without winning.
Challengers:
Bubba Watson is defending his 2018 title, and going for a fourth victory in his past six visits to the Riviera.
Phil Mickelson comes in as the hottest players in the game with his 44th career win at the AT&T on Monday. Phil has won here twice.
Five-time TOUR winner, Bryson DeChambeau has four wins in last 10 starts worldwide. Already has four top-10s in 2019 alone, including a title in Dubai
Make or Break:
Hole #10: The drivable 315 yard par 4 is one of the most interesting holes on the TOUR. Its small green is set on an angle and players are faced with challenging shots around the green, thus making the decision to go for it off the tee a difficult one.
Also, the par-3 6th is famed for its bunker in the center of the green
Quick Facts:
Course Yardage: 7,322 yards par 71
Defending Champion: Bubba Watson
Field: 144 Players
Format: 72 Holes Stroke Play
Purse: $7.4 million
Winner's Share: $1,333,000 & 500 FedExCup Points
Social Media: Twitter & Instagram Genesis Open
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