The Showdown 2024: All you need to know as Rory McIlroy partners with Scottie Scheffler to take on LIV rivals in Las Vegas exhibition
Golf’s ongoing dispute between the PGA Tour and LIV will be put on hold as four of the game’s biggest stars take part in the 2024 edition of ‘The Showdown’.
Rory McIlroy will partner world number one Scottie Scheffler to take on LIV stars Bryson DeChambeau and Brooks Koepka in a one-off event in Tuesday in Las Vegas.
It will be the first time PGA Tour players and LIV players have competed against each other outside of the majors and the Olympics with LIV golfers banned from playing in PGA Tour events.
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While a framework agreement between the PGA Tour, the DP World Tour and the PIF was signed back in June 2023, the merger deal as stalled. There are hopes that this week’s event in Las Vegas could help get a deal over the line.
The format will be three six-hold contests to replicate the Ryder Cup with the first six holes as four-balls, the next as foursomes and finishing as two singles matches.
McIlroy finished the year on a high with a win at the DP World Tour Championship, but his 2024 season was overshadowed by a series of near-misses, most notably when his US Open meltdown opened the door for DeChambeau to win at Pinehurst.
Here’s all the information you need to know ahead of ‘The Showdown’ including how to watch. . .
Who is playing?
Rory McIlroy will team up with world number one Scottie Scheffler to face LIV stars Bryson DeChambeau and Brooks Koepka.
When and where is it being played?
The Showdown takes place at Shadow Creek Golf Club in Las Vegas, Nevada on Tuesday, December 17
Tee times?
The tee times have yet to be confirmed although coverage of the event is scheduled to start at 11pm.
How can I watch?
The showdown is being shown live on TNT Sports from 11pm.
Betting odds?
McIlroy & Scheffler 4/7
Koepka & DeChambeau 11/8
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