The matchup between PGA Tour and LIV Golf players now has an official title, date, and venue.
“The Showdown” will feature Rory McIlroy and Scottie Scheffler taking on LIV’s Bryson DeChambeau and Brooks Koepka on December 17 at Shadow Creek in Las Vegas.
“The Showdown in Vegas is designed to provide fans with the excitement of head-to-head match play, like the intense competition seen in team events like the Ryder Cup,” McIlroy said in a statement.
“We all want to see more of the best golfers in the world going head-to-head, battling it out on the back nine of a tournament. At a time where the professional game has felt divided, we believe this event can bring fans an incredible day of entertainment.”
DeChambeau added: “It’s time to give the fans what they want to see, bringing the best players in the world together to compete outside of the major championships. We look forward to doing just that on December 17. I am excited to be a part of The Showdown and deliver a phenomenal and entertaining experience for fans. Once enemies, now teammates, Brooks and I are ready to go to work.”
