Scottie Scheffler Chases Davis Thompson in Genesis Invitational Showdown

San Diego, California – The Genesis Invitational resumes Saturday, February 15, with Davis Thompson holding a narrow lead at eight under par. World No. 1 Scottie Scheffler trails closely behind at seven under par, as the tournament unfolds at the challenging Torrey Pines South Course, following its relocation from the Riviera Country Club due to recent wildfires in Los Angeles.

The tournament has attracted significant attention, with numerous stars in contention. Rory McIlroy is positioned three shots back at five under, while rising star Ludvig Åberg sits four under par. Thompson, aiming for his second career PGA Tour victory after his breakthrough win at the 2024 John Deere Classic, completed a strong second round with a score of 66.

“I’m really excited about how I’m playing,” Thompson said following his round. “To be in this position is incredible, but I know I have to stay focused and can’t let up.”

The Genesis Invitational is noted for its high stakes, with a total prize purse of $20 million and a winner’s payout of $4 million. Coverage of the third round begins at 1 p.m. ET on Golf Channel and will transition to CBS from 3-7 p.m. ET.

The third round pairing highlights the intensity of the competition, placing Thompson alongside Scheffler at 2:35 p.m. ET. Notably, the tournament has drawn attention for its elevated status within the PGA Tour, with many top-ranked players vying for valuable FedEx Cup points.

Thompson is not the only young competitor making waves; he will also share the course with McIlroy and Denny McCarthy, who are set to tee off at 2:25 p.m. ET. The pairings for Saturday’s third round are as follows:

10:00 a.m. – Taylor Pendrith, Matthieu Pavon

10:10 a.m. – Tom Hoge, Sahith Theegala

10:20 a.m. – Jason Day, Lucas Glover

10:30 a.m. – Christiaan Bezuidenhout, Min Woo Lee

10:40 a.m. – Thomas Detry, Ben Griffin

10:50 a.m. – Brian Harman, Will Zalatoris

11:00 a.m. – Daniel Berger, Mackenzie Hughes

11:10 a.m. – Corey Conners, J.T. Poston

11:25 a.m. – Hideki Matsuyama, Rickie Fowler

11:35 a.m. – Shane Lowry, Harris English

11:45 a.m. – Nico Echavarria, Keegan Bradley

11:55 a.m. – Sam Burns, Tony Finau

12:05 p.m. – Max Greyserman, J.J. Spaun

12:15 p.m. – Maverick McNealy, Collin Morikawa

12:25 p.m. – Stephan Jaeger, Nick Taylor

12:40 p.m. – Si Woo Kim, Tom Kim

12:50 p.m. – Justin Thomas, Adam Scott

1:00 p.m. – Matt Fitzpatrick, Kevin Yu

1:10 p.m. – Sam Stevens, Patrick Cantlay

1:20 p.m. – Michael Kim, Russell Henley

1:30 p.m. – Andrew Novak, Tommy Fleetwood

1:40 p.m. – Aaron Rai, Jake Knapp

1:55 p.m. – Akshay Bhatia, Wyndham Clark

2:05 p.m. – Nick Dunlap, Seamus Power

2:15 p.m. – Ludvig Åberg, Patrick Rodgers

2:25 p.m. – Denny McCarthy, Rory McIlroy

2:35 p.m. – Davis Thompson, Scottie Scheffler

Overall, the Genesis Invitational promises thrilling competition amid a compelling leaderboard as top talents look to claim victory and the associated rewards.