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Scheffler and McIlroy to Captain December TV Team Event in Florida, Reports Say

Reports say Versant will stage a PGA Tour–approved showcase following the decision to bar LIV players.

Scottie Scheffler of the United States and Rory McIlroy of Northern Ireland look on from the ninth tee during the first round of the TOUR Championship 2025 at East Lake Golf Club on August 21, 2025 in Atlanta, Georgia.
Aug 24, 2025; Atlanta, Georgia, USA; Scottie Scheffler plays his shot from the 17th tee during the final round of the TOUR Championship golf tournament. Mandatory Credit: Brett Davis-Imagn Images
Aug 23, 2025; Atlanta, Georgia, USA; Rory McIlroy plays his shot from the 18th tee during the third round of the TOUR Championship golf tournament. Mandatory Credit: Brett Davis-Imagn Images
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Overview

  • Sports Business Journal reports the stars will lead opposing four-player teams in a likely U.S. vs. international, skills-style format.
  • The broadcast is slated for Versant, Comcast’s spinoff that operates USA Network and Golf Channel.
  • Trump National Golf Club in Jupiter is identified as the likely host site, though organizers have not confirmed the venue.
  • The concept is positioned as a replacement for last December’s Showdown and would feature only PGA Tour players.
  • Final rosters, event name, and format details remain unconfirmed as organizers target mid-December dates following the Grant Thornton Invitational.