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Riviera's Unpredictable Greens Challenge Top Golfers at Genesis

2/21/2026

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Heavy rain has left Riviera Country Club's greens unusually soft and fast ahead of the Genesis Invitational in Los Angeles.
Collin Morikawa said he had never seen greens like these.
The soft surfaces allowed aggressive play.
Rory McIlroy described navigating the greens as difficult due to their unusual softness and speed.
Both players said the conditions impacted their strategies during the tournament.

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Heavy rain has left Riviera Country Club's greens unusually soft and fast ahead of the Genesis Invitational in Los Angeles.
Collin Morikawa said he had never seen greens like these.
The soft surfaces allowed aggressive play.
Rory McIlroy described navigating the greens as difficult due to their unusual softness and speed.
Both players said the conditions impacted their strategies during the tournament.