What is The Showdown format? Everything to know about golf match

Posted by Admin December 17, 2024 Golf

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“The Showdown” by Crypto.com is an exclusive event that will showcase a select few of the best golfers. The PGA Tour will be represented by the renowned Rory McIlroy and World No. 1 Scottie Scheffler, who will be pitted against LIV Golf’s top players Bryson DeChambeau and Brooks Koepka at the prestigious Shadow Creek Golf Club in North Las Vegas, Nevada.

This unique one-day event format will feature four players in an intense matchup over 18 holes. The course will be divided into three segments, each with six holes. The players will compete in a best ball format in the first segment, followed by alternate shots in the middle segment, and singles in the final segment. This setup promises a fiercely competitive and unpredictable event.

Get ready for “The Showdown,” a high-stakes golf event that will keep you on the edge of your seat. Here is a breakdown of “The Showdown” 18-hole format.

“The Showdown” format

“The Showdown” will feature an 18-hole match competition between the PGA duo of Rory McIlroy and Scottie Scheffler and the LIV Golf pairing of Bryson DeChambeau and Brooks Koepka. Here is a breakdown of the holes:

1-6 Holes are in a Fourballs format: Each player will play their own ball, but only the lowest score from each pair will be counted.
7-12 Holes are in a Foursomes format: The players take turns hitting the same ball until the hole is complete.
13-18 Holes are in a Singles format: The players play singles matchups.

Watch Brooks/Bryson vs Rory/Scottie on Sling

What is the “The Showdown” prize purse?

In an intriguing development, “The Showdown” will award the winner millions in cryptocurrency as prize money. The amount has been reported to be a minimum of $10 million in value.

How to watch “The Showdown”

Date: Tuesday, Dec. 17
Time: 6 p.m. ET
TV: TNT, TBS, truTV, HLN
Stream: MAX, SlingTV
Location: Shadow Creek Golf Club (North Las Vegas, NV)

Watch The Showdown on Sling

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