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McIlroy, Scheffler to experience DeChambeau, Koepka in PGA Tour-LIV face-off

.Result Schlabach, ESPN Elderly Person WriterSep 4, 2024, 10:06 AM ETCloseSenior college soccer writer.Author of 7 books on college soccer.Grad of the College of GeorgiaFans will not have to hang around until the Masters in April to see golf players coming from the PGA Tour and also LIV Golf Game compete in the very same event.PGA Scenic tour stars Rory McIlroy and Scottie Scheffler have actually agreed to deal with LIV Golf's Bryson DeChambeau as well as Brooks Koepka in a made-for-TV match in Sin city in mid-December." I am actually thrilled to partner along with Scottie in what promises to be an exciting battle versus Bryson and also Brooks in Vegas this December," McIlroy informed Golfweek. "This isn't just a competition in between a number of golf's major champs it is actually a celebration developed to vitalize the enthusiasts. Our company're all listed below to place on a terrific series and also help in a goodwill celebration that brings the greatest together again." Editor's Picks1 RelatedBlake Smith, who exemplifies Scheffler and Koepka, verified those gamers' involvement to ESPN." Brooks and also Scottie are really thrilled to be an aspect of this special activity as well as await sharing a lot more soon," Smith said.There have been 9 previous iterations of the made-for-TV exhibit, which debuted in 2018 along with Leopard Forest battling rival Phil Mickelson. NFL quarterbacks Peyton Manning, Aaron Rodgers, Tom Brady and Patrick Mahomes, previous NBA celebrity Charles Barkley, and also others have completed in case as well.In the best recent previous suit on Feb. 26, McIlroy and also Max Homa competed with LPGA superstars Lexi Thompson and Flower Zhang.The PGA Scenic Tour and LIV Golf League have actually invested the past 3 years completing for the very best golf enthusiasts on earth. The PGA Scenic tour remains to bargain with Saudi Arabia's Community Mutual fund, which finances LIV Golf, about a prospective investment, which may bring the fractured sport all together again.The PGA Tour and also LIV Golf are expected to become different companies in 2025. PGA Tour administrator Jay Monahan has actually restricted LIV Golf League players, a number of whom are former PGA Tour members, coming from competing in his circuit's events.