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PGA and LIV Golf Stars Face Off in 'The Showdown' at Shadow Creek

Scottie Scheffler and Rory McIlroy team up against Bryson DeChambeau and Brooks Koepka in a unique 18-hole match-play event with a cryptocurrency prize.

  • The event, taking place on December 17, 2024, at Shadow Creek Golf Club in Las Vegas, will feature a match-play format divided into three six-hole stages: four-ball, foursomes, and singles.
  • Representing the PGA Tour, Scottie Scheffler, the world's No. 1 golfer and 2024 Masters champion, will partner with Rory McIlroy, ranked No. 3 and a six-time Race to Dubai winner.
  • Bryson DeChambeau, the 2024 U.S. Open champion, will join forces with five-time major winner Brooks Koepka to represent LIV Golf, marking a rare collaboration between the rival leagues.
  • The event offers a $10 million prize purse paid in cryptocurrency (CRO), sponsored by Crypto.com, making it the first major golf tournament with a digital currency payout.
  • TNT Sports will broadcast the live event, featuring commentary from Ernie Johnson, Charles Barkley, and others, promising an engaging viewing experience for fans.
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