Tiger Woods’s ‘Bad Omen’ Once Became Walker Buehler’s Pride

There are very few courses around the world where Tiger Woods has not been dominant. His exhilarating strokeplay at the Pebble Beach, Torrey Pines, the Augusta, and many other have always mesmerized the fans.

But then there are some courses that are forever cursed for the former world no. 1. One of them being the Riviera Country Club; the home of The Genesis Invitational. Tiger Woods record at the California-based venue is horrendous, to say they least. But it's not the same for a fellow athlete from a different world.

Walker Buehler vs. Tiger Woods Former Dodgers' pitcher, Walker Buehler was interviewed on Golf's Subpar's podcast as the group discussed his exploits on the course. The 30-year-old shared his various adventures in golf as he played across the country for his team. That is when he talked about one particular location that is close to the baseballers heart, the Riviera Country Club. Beuhler shared how he loved the golf course and often visited it with his friends and associates.

To the surprise of many, Buehler was able to equal the 62-stroke final round record at the venue. Held by Hideki Matsuyama since the 2024 Genesis Invitational, Buehler casually equalled the record during one of his visits to the course.

Walker Buehler and Hideki Matsuyama's record is one that seems be impossible to achieve for Tiger Woods . Despite an illustrious career of 82 PGA Tour wins, Woods has still not won The Genesis Invitational even once. Considered a hometown event for the golf legend, Woods has admitted that the course has never favored him throughout his career. Speaking about why he is unable to deliver at the location, he said, "I have traditionally not putted well here. I've driven it well here... my iron game has been pretty good, but I have never really gotten hot with the putter at this course."

Having heard it from the legend himself, it will be interesting to check his numbers at the Los Angeles course.

Tiger Woods at the Riviera Country Club Speaking of his overall record at the Riviera Country Club, Woods has played here 14 times in total. He has only managed one runners-up finish so far along with 3 more Top-10s. He has a total of 8 finishes in the top-25 and he didn't make the cut 3 times. He has withdrawn from the tournament twice, including the most recent withdrawal in the 2024 Genesis Invitational. His best score at the venue is 64 (7-under par 71) and he has shot 65 on three other occasions.

It's safe to say that the Riviera Country Club is not the most appealing golf course for Tiger Woods. But despite is consistent failure to achieve success here, he has still managed to add a lot of trophies to his cabinet. With a few years still left for him to retire, do you think Tiger Woods would break the streak and finally win at the Riviera Country Club in the future? Share your views in the comments section!