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    Scottie Scheffler-Rory McIlroy will take on Bryson DeChambeau, Brooks Koepka in made-for-TV match

    By Associated Press,

    2024-09-05

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    Scottie Scheffler and Rory McIlroy will take on LIV Golf stars Bryson DeChambeau and Brooks Koepka in a made-for-TV match in Las Vegas, Golfweek reported Wednesday , the first time outside the majors top players from each circuit will compete against each other.

    Blake Smith, who manages Scheffler and Koepka for Hambric Sports, confirmed their appearance and said both were “excited to be part of this unique event.”

    Among details still to be announced were when in December the match would be held and on which course.

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    Scottie Scheffler AP

    The foursome combined for 13 majors over the last decade.

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    More compelling is that the match brings together players from the PGA Tour and Saudi-backed LIV Golf, which happens only at the four majors and the Olympics.

    The PGA Tour is still negotiating with the Public Investment Fund of Saudi Arabia — the financial provider of LIV — as a minority investor. There is no indication a deal is close, and it would remain subject to U.S. Department of Justice review.

    The PGA Tour confirmed last week that anyone competing with LIV is not eligible for a tour event for one year after his last appearance.

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    Golfweek said the match would be televised by TNT, which previously broadcast nine editions of “The Match.” That was a series of matches that began with Tiger Woods against Phil Mickelson.

    McIlroy said in a text to Golfweek the match was “designed to energize the fans.”

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    “We’re all here to put on a great show and contribute to a goodwill event that brings the best together again,” McIlroy said.

    Once the strongest critic of LIV, McIlroy has been lobbying to bring both sides together.

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    He is on a committee negotiating with PIF.

    “I get the argument that these guys left and that was their choice and whatever,” McIlroy said, referring to DeChambeau, Koepka and others defecting to take guaranteed riches from a Saudi-backed rival league. “I just think that it’s gone on long enough. I think everyone is trying to find a solution. It’s just a solution is hard to get to.”

    Golfweek cited two sources saying players will receive an appearance fee but not prize money.

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    Dusty
    09-07
    Good match.
    NoCountryForOldOrangeMen
    09-06
    Let's go Scottie and Rory.
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