Details have been revealed for the highly anticipated televised match pitting PGA Tour's Rory McIlroy and Scottie Scheffler against LIV Golf's Bryson DeChambeau and Brooks Koepka.
The event, dubbed “Showdown,” will be held on Tuesday night, Dec. 17, at Shadow Creek Golf Club in Las Vegas. Eamonn Lynch golf week first reported the news. Specific broadcast times have not been disclosed, but coverage will reportedly end during prime time on the East Coast.
The broadcast will be broadcast on TNT, which has aired “The Match” multiple times in recent years. Interestingly, Shadow Creek hosted the first-ever match between Tiger Woods and Phil Mickelson in November 2018. But now, after nine iterations and two of the PGA Tour's biggest stars in attendance, Tuner Sports has rebranded the event. And the two biggest highlights of LIV Golf.
“This is more than just a contest between major golf champions. It's an event designed to energize the fans,” McIlroy said. golf week.
“We are all here to put on a great show and contribute to another friendly event that brings together the best of people.”
golf week It is also reported that all four players will receive appearance fees but will not compete for prize money.
meanwhile, david ramsey front office sports memo The tournament will be held over 18 holes at Shadow Creek. Ramsey also pointed out that “The Showdown” is not a one-time event. Instead, he has signed a six-year contract, with the second year reportedly heading to the Middle East. As long as this deal is in place, Shadow Creek will host the U.S. every other year.
Professional golf remains divided as the PGA Tour and LIV Golf continue to operate independently. The tour has yet to reach an agreement with LIV Golf's beneficiary, the Saudi Public Investment Fund (PIF), leaving the sporting world divided. This unfortunate reality also means that PGA Tour and LIV golf professionals can only meet four times a year in four major tournaments. But this “Showdown” will allow fans to watch the PGA Tour's top stars go head-to-head with two of LIV's best players, which should entertain the golf world.
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