Blog#117 Feb 19, 2024 Results Genesis Invitational

Blog#117 Feb 19, 2024 Results Genesis Invitational

Charlie Hoffman asked Tiger to grant him an exemption for the tournament but was turned down because the 5 exemptions were filled with Tiger, Adam Scott, Will Zalatoris, Gary Woodland, Chase Johnson.(Sifford). He finished tied for 1st at the Waste Management but lost in a playoff, but he earned his way in.  There will be 70 players with a cut of 20 or less.   

ROUND 1 Perfect California weather 56* W 6 to 11 MPH.

Hole #10 301’ very few are hitting the green, most are left into the trees, very few birdies.

1 Patrick Cantlay-7 64-5 on front 9, only bogie on 16.

2 Cam Davis-6 65 after bogie on #7, birdies 5 on back 9 including #10.

2 Luke List-6 65 Bogie free RD with 6 birdies.

5 Jordan Spieth-5 66-5 on front 9, then birdies 11 and bogies 14. DQ after RD 2.

5 Will Zalatoris-5 66 Great start on front 9, but 2 bogies on back.

10 Scottie Scheffler-3 68-3 first 3 holes, misses a 10’ birdie putt on 16 and 3 putts for bogie.

36 Rory McIlroy+3 74 Last 4 holes 2 DB’s, 1 bogie, 1 birdie.

ROUND 2 Weather same as yesterday 60* W 3 to 6 MPH.

1 Patrick Cantlay-13 65 Bogie free eagles first hole, 4 birdies .

2 MacKenzie Hughes-8 65 Eagles first hole then 5 birdies, 1 bogie to move up 12 spots. 

2 Luke List-8 69 One bogie 3 birdies.  He earned his #2 money!

6 Xander Schauffele-6 66 Bogie free with 5 birdies, 2 on 17 & 18 up from #28.

8 Will Zalatoris-6 70 Aces 14 to win a car for he and his caddie, 4 birdie, 5 bogies.  

WD Tiger Woods withdraws after 6 holes due to illness, flu like symptoms, he was #56.

CUT E 51players made the cut.  MISSED Clark, Bradley+2, Dunlap, Thomas+3, Fitzpatrick+4

ROUND 3 Weather overcast, no sun, cooler 57*.

Cantlay only one of the 10 favorites in top 10, only Thomas missed the cut. With a 5 stroke lead and none of the top 10 within striking distance, it is now Cantlay’s to lose, which he did!  He was in contention for the past 3 tournaments and faded on last 2 RDs.

1 Patrick Cantlay-14 70 Birdies 1st hole, then 2 bogies, 2 birdies rest of was, worse Rd yet.

2 Xander Schauffle-12 65 Bogie free RD, eagles 1st hole, then 4 birdies on back 9.

2 Will Zalatoris-12 65 One bogie, 7 birdies, low Rd with Schauffle, English & Cole.

4 Luke List-11 68 Hanging in there with 3 RDs under 70, birdies 3 of last 6 holes.

7 Hideki Matsuyama-8 68 One bogie 4 birdies, 2 on last 2 holes, best 3 Rds in a long time.

10 Mckenzie Hughes Birdies 1st hole, but average RD with 2 bogies to drop 8 spots.

FINAL ROUND Weather cloudy, wind 3 to 5MPH 63* 

Best friends Cantlay and Schauffele are last group in the final round as Schauffele makes up 5 strokes to reach 2nd place.  This is what the signature events wanted.  However they were never in the mix as Luke List took an early lead after 3 holes, then Matsuyama took over.

Matsuyama had a bogie and DB on 12 & 13 in the 1st RD of 69.  

Rd 2 he bogies 8 then eagles 11 for another 68 in RD 3 which put him 6 shots behind. 

His final RD was bogie free to gain a record setting win.

Final Leaders and Notable Players 10 to 51

1 Hideki Matsuyama-17 62 Birdies #1,2,3,10,11,12,15,16,17(Opening odds 60/1). $4M

2 Luke List-14 68 Eagles 1 then 3 birdies for lead after 7 holes but then 3 bogies. $1.8M 2 Will Zalatoris-1 69 Three birdies 2 bogies, hopefully his back issues are over. $1.8M

4 Patrick Cantlay-12 72 Did not get it done again! 3 bogies on back 9. $867K

4 X. Scheffler-12 70 Eagles from sand on 11 but 4 bogies with 3 birdies? $867K

10 Scottie Scheffler-3 68 Two bogies4 birdies. His putting still a major problem, $455K

24 Mcllroy-5 70 Another wild RD 3 bogies, 4 birdies.  1st RD 2DBs, 1bogie & birdie 74. $165K

31 Mackenzie Hughes-4 74 Six bogies 2 birdies, drops from #2 after 2nd RD. $123K

49 Cam Davis+4 75 After a 65 for #2, falls apart. Rd 4 1DB, 7 bogies, 5 birdies. $54K

50 Charlie Hoffman+4 74 Three bogies,1 birdie.  On 1st RD #15 then 3 RDs +Par $52K

51 Chase Johnson+5 73 DB on 1 then 3 bogies 2 birdies, at least he made the cut. $51K