PGA Tour stars Rory McIlroy and Scottie Scheffler are set to compete against LIV Golf players Bryson DeChambeau and Brooks Koepka in a special made-for-TV event. The match is scheduled to take place in mid-December in Las Vegas, with coverage to be aired on TNT, the network that has previously broadcast "The Match."
Rory McIlroy confirmed his participation, expressing his excitement in a message to Golfweek: “I’m thrilled to team up with Scottie for what promises to be an exciting showdown against Bryson and Brooks in Vegas this December.”
This event comes shortly after PGA Tour Commissioner Jay Monahan provided an update on ongoing discussions between the PGA Tour and the Saudi Public Investment Fund, the financial backer of LIV Golf, about future collaboration. Monahan described the talks as “complex” but emphasized the shared goal of uniting the world’s best players.
McIlroy echoed this sentiment in his statement, noting that the match is not just a contest among major champions, but also an opportunity to energize fans and foster goodwill by bringing top talent together.
The report from Golfweek also confirms that Scheffler and Koepka’s representative, Blake Smith, and DeChambeau’s agent, Brett Falkoff, have both affirmed their players’ participation. Falkoff added, “Bryson is looking forward to competing in Las Vegas this December in an event that is sure to entertain the fans.”
While it remains unclear if this event will be an extension of "The Match" series—which has previously featured McIlroy, Koepka, DeChambeau, and other golf stars—the prospect of seeing these four prominent players from rival tours face off is sure to generate excitement. This matchup also offers a chance to revisit the rivalry between McIlroy and DeChambeau, who had a thrilling duel at the US Open at Pinehurst No. 2 earlier this year.
In a related development, last month, Front Office Sports reported that LIV Golf had enlisted the sports agency CAA to assist with commercial deals and media rights, with discussions reportedly underway with TNT Sports about a potential television deal.
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