Tiger Woods makes his return to the PGA Tour this week. He’ll be in the field at the Genesis Invitational, which gets underway on Thursday at the Riviera Country Club in Pacific Palisades, California, for his first appearance of the 2024 season.
The Genesis is one of this season’s signature events, with $4 million and 700 FedEx Cup points going to the winner. Betting odds are available for Woods at the best golf betting sites. Read on for a closer look.
Tiger Woods odds and props for the Genesis Invitational
- To win the Genesis Invitational: [metabet_core_dynamic_odds market=”pga/golf_tournament_stroke_winner/542917″ query=”golf/tiger_woods/player_29404″ site_id=”legalsportsreport”]
- To make the cut: [metabet_core_dynamic_odds market=”pga/golf_tournament_stroke_make_cut/542917″ query=”golf/tiger_woods/player_29404″ site_id=”legalsportsreport”]
- Top five finish: [metabet_core_dynamic_odds market=”pga/golf_tournament_stroke_top_5/542917″ query=”golf/tiger_woods/player_29404″ site_id=”legalsportsreport”]
- Top 10 finish: [metabet_core_dynamic_odds market=”pga/golf_tournament_stroke_top_10/542917″ query=”golf/tiger_woods/player_29404″ site_id=”legalsportsreport”]
- Top 20 finish: [metabet_core_dynamic_odds market=”pga/golf_tournament_stroke_top_20/542917″ query=”golf/tiger_woods/player_29404″ site_id=”legalsportsreport”]
- Top 30 finish: [metabet_core_dynamic_odds market=”pga/golf_tournament_stroke_top_30/542917″ query=”golf/tiger_woods/player_29404″ site_id=”legalsportsreport”]
- Top 40 finish: [metabet_core_dynamic_odds market=”pga/golf_tournament_stroke_top_40/542917″ query=”golf/tiger_woods/player_29404″ site_id=”legalsportsreport”]
- Top five after round one: [metabet_core_dynamic_odds market=”pga/golf_tournament_stroke_round_1_top_5/542917″ query=”golf/tiger_woods/player_29404″ site_id=”legalsportsreport”]
- Top 10 after round one: [metabet_core_dynamic_odds market=”pga/golf_tournament_stroke_round_1_top_10/542917″ query=”golf/tiger_woods/player_29404″ site_id=”legalsportsreport”]
- Top 20 after round one: [metabet_core_dynamic_odds market=”pga/golf_tournament_stroke_round_1_top_20/542917″ query=”golf/tiger_woods/player_29404″ site_id=”legalsportsreport”]
- Leader after round one: [metabet_core_dynamic_odds market=”pga/golf_tournament_stroke_leader_round_1/542917″ query=”golf/tiger_woods/player_29404″ site_id=”legalsportsreport”]
- Top American player: [metabet_core_dynamic_odds market=”pga/golf_tournament_stroke_best_finish_region_usa/542917″ query=”golf/tiger_woods/player_29404″ site_id=”legalsportsreport”]
- Top North American player: [metabet_core_dynamic_odds market=”pga/golf_tournament_stroke_best_finish_region_north_america/542917″ query=”golf/tiger_woods/player_29404″ site_id=”legalsportsreport”]
Tiger Woods returns to the PGA Tour
Woods will be making his first appearance of 2024. He was last in action at the Hero World Challenge in early December 2023, carding a score of even par to finish in 18th place. Prior to that, he was in the field for the Masters in April, where he had to withdraw due to injury in the third round.
The 48-year-old Woods has been slowed by a range of injuries in recent years. In 2023, he played in only three events, and he was in just four the season prior to that. However, his star power remains through the roof. Whenever the 15-time major winner is in the field, there’s heightened interest from both a viewing and betting perspective.
Woods’ career record at the Genesis Invitational
In addition to being in the field this week, Woods is also the designated tournament host for the Genesis. It’s a tournament that also holds some historical significance on his lengthy resume. Back in 1992, when this event was known as the Los Angeles Open, a then-amateur Woods was just 16 years old as he competed in a PGA Tour event for the first time.
All told, he has made 15 appearances at this event, including last season, but has never claimed victory here. Here’s a look back at the history for Woods at the Genesis Invitational.
- 2023: Tie 45th
- 2020: 68th
- 2019: Tie 15th
- 2018: Cut
- 2006: Withdraw
- 2005: Tie 13th
- 2004: Tie 7th
- 2003: Tie 5th
- 2001: Tie 13th
- 2000: Tie 18th
- 1999: Tie 2nd
- 1998: 2nd (Playoff)
- 1997: Tie 20th
- 1993: Cut
- 1992: Cut
Genesis Invitational overview
The Genesis Invitational will take place this Thursday through Sunday at the Riviera Country Club, a par-71 that stretches for 7,322 yards. The defending champion is Jon Rahm, who won last year’s event by carding a -17, two strokes ahead of second-place finisher Max Homa. Rahm is not in the field for this year’s edition.
Current betting favorites to win include Scottie Scheffler and Rory McIlroy. You can view the latest golf odds here. The extended forecast for the four-day event is calling for temperatures in the 60s, minimal winds, and the greatest chance of precipitation for the final round on Sunday. Broadcast coverage will be available on the Golf Channel and CBS.
