Rory McIlroy and Scottie Scheffler will take on Brooks Koepka and Bryson DeChambeau in a match that has raised many expectations. The event already has a date and location, but is still looking for a title sponsor for around $10 million.
The match between McIlroy and Scheffler vs. Koepka and DeChambeau has already been dubbed “The Showdown”. As for the title sponsor, Sports Business Journal and Golf.com have reported that it has yet to be determined, as well as the required portion, which is estimated to be between $8 million and $10 million.
The Showdown will be played on December 17 at Shadow Creek Golf Course in Las Vegas. The time of the event has not yet been determined, but it will be broadcast live on TNT Sports, the same television network that has been airing “The Match” series since 2018.
Another report from Sports Business Journal indicates that the match between Rory McIlroy and Scottie Scheffler vs. Brooks Koepka and Bryson DeChambeau is not part of “The Match” series. Capital One, the title sponsor of the latter, will not be working with the new event.
In addition, The Showdown is played separately from the PGA Tour or LIV Golf. Participating players will own a stake in the event.
Ahead of the Irish Open three weeks ago, Rory McIlroy said that this event was designed with the fans in mind. This was part of what he said (via ASAP Sports):
“We wanted to do something that, I guess, all golf fans could get excited about… It’s a way to show golf fans in the world that this is what could happen or these are the possibilities going forward. I’ve been saying this for a long time. I think golf and golf fans get to see us together more than four times a year.”
Rory McIlroy & Scottie Scheffler vs. Brooks Koepka & Bryson DeChambeau: Some other details
Brooks Koepka and Bryson DeChambeau (Image via Imagn)
Today, Wednesday 9th October, a number of new details have come to light about the match between Rory McIlroy & Scottie Scheffler vs. Brooks Koepka & Bryson DeChambeau. In addition to the date (17 December) and venue (Shadow Creek Golf Course, Las Vegas), there are other no less interesting details.
According to Front Office Sports, “The Showdown” is set to become an annual event and possibly even an international one. In fact, it is said that the 2025 edition could be held in the Middle East.
The report also says that MGM Resort International, Shadow Creeks owner, has signed a deal to host the event every other year for six years. In addition to the Middle East, Europe is another international destination being targeted for future editions.
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Edited by Tushar Bahl
