Rory McIlroy came to Riviera Country Club needing one win to reach 30 PGA Tour victories, and he left knowing exactly where that win went, not on Sunday, but across 27 holes of stagnant middle-round golf that handed Jacob Bridgeman the breathing room to claim his maiden Tour title at the 2026 Genesis Invitational.

Brooks Koepka made a career-altering decision to leave LIV Golf and rejoin the PGA Tour, citing family reasons and a desire to be closer to home.

The best players in the world made considerable strides in various strokes-gained categories last season

Scottie Scheffler finished tied for 12th at the Genesis Invitational, ending his streak of 18 starts inside the top ten

Collin Morikawa picked up his first victory since 2023 last week at Pebble Beach, which will certainly increase his appeal with 2026 Genesis