"The Showdown" is a highly anticipated golf event scheduled for today, December 17, 2024, at Shadow Creek Golf Club in Las Vegas. This event features top players from both the PGA Tour and LIV Golf, marking a significant moment in professional golf.
Event Details:Date: December 17, 2024
Location: Shadow Creek Golf Club, Las Vegas
Broadcast: Live at 6 p.m. ET on TNT, TBS, truTV, and the B/R Sports Add-on for Max
Prize: $10 million purse awarded entirely in cryptocurrency (CRO tokens from sponsor Crypto.com)
The 18-hole match is divided into three segments:
Best Ball (Four-Ball): Each player plays their own ball; the team's lowest score on each hole counts.
Alternate Shot (Foursomes): Teammates take turns hitting the same ball.
Singles: Players compete head-to-head in individual match play.
This event symbolizes a step toward bridging the divide between the PGA Tour and LIV Golf, offering fans a rare opportunity to see top players from both tours compete directly. The players have expressed enthusiasm, viewing it as a showcase of talent and an opportunity for greater unity in professional golf.
The Participants:PGA TOUR Representatives
Scottie Scheffler
DRIVER: TaylorMade Qi10 (8.25°) w/ Fujikura VENTUS Black 7xFAIRWAY WOODS: TaylorMade Qi10 (15° @ 14.25) w/ Fujikura VENTUS Black 8x
Utility Iron: Srixon ZU85 (3i , 4i) w/ Nippon N.S. PRO MODUS 3 Hybrid Prototype 10x (3i)
Iron Set: TaylorMade P7TW (5-PW) w/ True Temper DG Tour Issue X100 (4i,5-PW)
Wedges: Titleist VOKEY SM8 & SM9 (50°,56°,60°) w/ True Temper DG Tour Issue S400
Putter: TaylorMade Spider Tour X L-Neck
Golf Ball: Titleist PRO V1
Rory McIlroy
DRIVER: TaylorMade Qi35 (8.25°) w/ Fujikura VENTUS Black 6xFAIRWAY WOODS: TaylorMade Qi10 (15°, 18°) w/ Fujikura VENTUS Black 8x (3w) , 9x (5w)
Utility Iron: TaylorMade P760 (4i) w/ Project X 7.0
Iron Set: TaylorMade RORS Proto (5-9) w/ Project X 7.0
Wedges: TaylorMade MG4 & Titleist VOKEY WedgeWorks (46°,50°,56°,60°) w/ Project X 6.5
Putter: TaylorMade Spider Tour X Small Slant
Golf Ball: TaylorMade TP5
LIV Golf Representatives
Bryson DeChambeau
DRIVER: Krank Formula FIRE PRO (6° @ 5°) w/ LA GOLF Bryson SeriesFAIRWAY WOODS: Krank Formula FIRE (13° @ 12°, 13°) w/ LA GOLF Bryson Series
Iron Set: Avoda Prototype (5-PW) w/ LA GOLF Bryson Series
Wedges: Ping Glide 4.0 (46° @ 45°,50°,56°,60°) w/ LA GOLF Bryson Series
Putter: SIK PRO C-Series Armlock/LA GOLF Proto
Golf Ball: Titleist PRO V1X Left Dash
Brooks Koepka
DRIVER: TaylorMade Qi10 (9°) w/ Mitsubishi Diamana D LTD 70 TXFAIRWAY WOODS: TaylorMade M2 TOUR (16.5°) w/ Mitsubishi Diamana D+ 80 TX
Utility Iron: Nike VAPOR FLY PRO (3i) w/ Fujikura Pro Tour Spec 95 X
Iron Set: Srixon ZX7 MK II (4-9) w/ True Temper DG Tour Issue X100
Wedges: Cleveland RTX ZipCore Raw (46°,52°,56°,60°) w/ True Temper DG Tour Issue S400
Putter: Scotty Cameron Select Newport 2 Teryllium
Golf Ball: Srixon Z-Star Diamond
Everyone here at Golfdiscount.com is eagerly anticipating the match, excited to see how the dynamics between PGA Tour and LIV Golf players unfold on the course. The unique format, featuring segments of best ball, alternate shot, and singles matches, adds an extra layer of intrigue. The $10 million cryptocurrency prize purse also introduces a novel element to the competition.
"The Showdown" is poised to be a landmark event in professional golf, eliciting a mix of excitement, hope for unity, and critical analysis from various stakeholders in the sport.