The highly anticipated Crypto.com Showdown is set to take place in Las Vegas this week, bringing together four of the world’s best golfers for an 18-hole match at the prestigious Shadow Creek Golf Club. This unique event will provide a glimpse into what the future of men’s professional golf could look like, as discussions continue about a potential merger between the PGA Tour, DP World Tour, and LIV Golf League. While the details are still being ironed out behind the scenes, fans can look forward to an exciting showdown between some of the sport’s biggest names.
The Showdown will feature two teams of two players each, with the PGA Tour duo of Scottie Scheffler and Rory McIlroy taking on LIV’s Bryson DeChambeau and Brooks Koepka. Scheffler and McIlroy have both had successful seasons, with Scheffler earning Player of the Year honors and McIlroy winning his sixth DP World Tour Order of Merit title. DeChambeau and Koepka, while not winning the LIV Golf title, have both tasted Major glory and are a formidable pairing.
The format of The Showdown will include three different styles of golf over the 18 holes of match play. The first six holes will feature fourballs, the next six will be foursomes with alternate shot play, and the final six will be singles matches. The exact pairings for the singles matches have not been announced, but many are hoping for a rematch between McIlroy and DeChambeau following their thrilling battle at the US Open.
The event will take place at Shadow Creek Golf Club, known for its stunning desert landscape, creeks, ponds, and mountains. The course’s signature hole is the challenging par-3 17th, which requires a shot over water to a guarded green. The venue has hosted various high-profile events in the past, including Phil Mickelson and Tiger Woods’ showdown in The Match in 2018.
Fans can tune in to live TV coverage of The Showdown starting at 6pm ET on Tuesday, December 17 on TNT, TBS, and truTV. The event can also be streamed on MAX in the USA, with extensive highlights and content available on Bleacher Report’s digital and social platforms. The broadcast team will include familiar faces like Trevor Immelman, David Feherty, Bubba Watson, and Ernie Johnson, with Charles Barkley joining in on the coverage.
The prize purse for The Showdown is rumored to be at least $10 million, with the winner receiving their share in the form of CRO Cryptocurrency. Players are free to trade or sell their winnings as they see fit, adding an interesting twist to the traditional purse distribution. The stakes are high, and the competition is sure to be fierce as these top golfers battle it out for both pride and prize money.
