Yes, there is a cut at the Genesis Invitational. The Genesis Invitational is one of the PGA Tour’s limited-field Signature Events, but it still uses a traditional 36‑hole cut.

How the cut works

  • The field is 72 players at Riviera Country Club.
  • After 36 holes (after Friday), only:
    • The top 50 players and ties, and
    • Any player within 10 shots of the lead
      advance to the weekend.
  • Everyone who misses that cut is done after two rounds and does not earn prize money or FedExCup points at this event.

Why this event is different

Most other PGA Tour Signature Events are no‑cut, meaning all players are guaranteed 72 holes.

The Genesis Invitational is an exception: it keeps a cut because it is a player‑hosted invitational (Tiger Woods’ event) and is set up to reward performance and “survival” over the first two rounds.

In practice, that means Friday at Riviera feels a lot more like old‑school PGA Tour golf: big names can absolutely go home early if they struggle over the first 36 holes.

TL;DR:
Yes, there is a 36‑hole cut at the Genesis Invitational: top 50 and ties, plus anyone within 10 shots of the lead, make the weekend.

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