We all know that the iconic Riviera Country Club, a staple of the PGA Tour and host of the Genesis Invitational, is being threatened by the devastating Pacific Palisades fire northwest of Los Angeles. The fire has already destroyed over 100 properties and is still raging at zero percent containment as of Wednesday afternoon. The fire’s proximity to the course has raised concerns about the fate of the Riviera, which has been the venue for the Genesis Invitational, hosted by Tiger Woods, since 1973, except 1983 and 1998.

The Riviera has also hosted several major tournaments, including the 1948 U.S. Open and the PGA Championship in 1983 and 1995, and is slated to host the 2026 U.S. Women’s Open, the 2028 Summer Olympics, and the 2031 U.S. Open. As the fire approaches Riviera Country Club, five courses that Tiger Woods and PGA Tour may book for the next edition start to come into play.

1. Los Angeles Country Club

If the Riviera Country Club is unable to host the Genesis Invitational, one possible replacement could be the Los Angeles Country Club. This wouldn’t be a random choice as the Los Angeles Country Club actually has a rich history with the tournament, having hosted the inaugural Los Angeles Open in 1926. In fact, the tournament bounced around various LA-area courses before finally settling at Riviera in 1973. The Los Angeles Country Club has also played host to some significant moments in golf history, including Jack Nicklaus’ pro debut and Tiger Woods’s first PGA Tour event. With 25 World Golf Hall of Famers having won the tournament, it’s clear that the Los Angeles Country Club has the pedigree to host a high-profile event like the Genesis Invitational.

2. Hillcrest Country Club

Another strong contender to host the Genesis Invitational could be the Hillcrest Country Club, which has a rich history with the tournament, having hosted it back in 1932 and 1942. In fact, some pretty legendary golfers have won here, including Macdonald Smith in 1932 and the one and only Ben Hogan in 1942, which was actually his first LA Open victory. It’s worth noting that the tournament has undergone a few name changes over the years, becoming the Genesis Invitational in 2009 when Genesis Motors came on board as the title sponsor. With its long history in Southern California, dating back to 1926, and its current home at the prestigious Riviera Country Club since 1973, the Genesis Invitational is a tournament with a lot of heart and history.

3. Wilshire Country Club

Tiger Woods and Co. can also consider Wilshire Country Club to host the 2025 Genesis Invitational. This historic club has hosted the LA Open four times in the past – in 1928, 1931, 1933, and 1944. What’s really cool is that Wilshire Country Club has been the site of some amazing golf moments. For instance, Macdonald Smith made history here by winning his first LA Open in Wilshire, when the Country Club had also hosted the event for the first time. He also became the first player to win the LA Open four times. He took home the title in 1928, 1929, 1932, and 1934.

Other notable golfers have also won at Wilshire Country Club. Harold McSpaden had a standout performance in 1944, shooting a 278 to take the title. Ed Dudley won in 1931 with a score of 285, and Craig Wood took home the trophy in 1933 with a 281. With its rich history and tradition of hosting top-notch golf tournaments, Wilshire Country Club could be an excellent choice to host the Genesis Invitational.

4. Rancho Park Golf Course

Rancho Park Golf Course is definitely a strong contender to host the Genesis Invitational, with a whopping 17 tournaments under its belt. This iconic course has a rich history with the event, hosting it from 1956 to 1967, again from 1969 to 1972, and once more in 1983. Some legendary golfers have made their mark here, including Lloyd Mangrum, who won the tournament for the fourth time in 1956, and Arnold Palmer, who took home back-to-back victories in 1966 and 1967. And who can forget Gil Morgan’s impressive win in 1983, with a score of 270, which marked the last time the tournament was held at Rancho Park.

5. Inglewood Country Club

Inglewood Country Club is another potential choice to host the Genesis Invitational, having previously hosted the tournament in 1955. Although it’s been a while since they last hosted, the Genesis Invitational has a way of creating memorable moments, and Inglewood could be the perfect setting for more history to be made – after all, it’s a course that’s seen its fair share of exciting golf, even if it was a bit further back in 1955. Notably, in 1995, Corey Pavin became the fifth player in tournament history to win back-to-back tournaments. So, as we consider the possibilities and send our prayers, which one of these courses do you think will be selected in case of a tragedy? Let us know in the comment section below!