The Rory McIlroy and Scottie Scheffler made-for-TV special in December is on and Golf Channel has announced details of the competition.
McIlroy, winner of the Masters in April to complete the career Grand Slam, and Scheffler, who grabbed the PGA Championship and British Open this year, will compete head-to-head and captain two teams of world-class players at the “Golf Channel Games,” a new, rapid-fire golf competition live in primetime on Golf Channel and USA Network on Wednesday, Dec. 17, at Trump National Golf Club Jupiter, in Jupiter, Florida.
McIlroy and Scheffler will lead two four-man teams at the Golf Channel Games in the following timed and strategy-focused challenges under the pressure of the clock and the primetime lights:
- Timed Drive, Chip, & Putt – Players compete solo in the three precision-based disciplines – drive a total number of yards, chip within a certain proximity to the pin, and hole a certain number of feet of putts – as quickly as possible.
- 14-Club Challenge – Two Players, One Bag – One player from each team will square off in the 14-Club Challenge, drawing a club from a single bag (including driver and putter) in a closest-to-the-pin competition from a designated distance in the fairway. All 14 clubs, seven shots per player – and once a club is used, it’s out. All eight players will participate – four total matchups.
- Timed Shootout – A four-player alternate shot on three holes with teammates staged on the tee (1), in the fairway (1), and around the green (2). Finish with the best score in the shortest amount of time … the clock is running!
- Captains’ Challenge – Rory vs. Scottie – Each player hits from predetermined locations. Shots will include a 100-yard wedge, 50-yard pitch, bunker shot, greenside shot, 50-foot putt, and 10-foot putt. The lowest total distance from the hole for the combined shots wins.
“The Golf Channel Games bring a fresh approach to golf, inspired by events like the NFL Combine and All-Star Games from top professional leagues,” said McIlroy. “They give players the chance to showcase their skills across unique challenges and offer fans a new way to enjoy the game in the postseason.”
“The Golf Channel Games will be a great mix of skill, strategy, and pressure,” said Scheffler. “This will be a brand new way for the players and the fans to experience the game of golf. Everyone knows how competitive we are and I think the Golf Channel Games will be an innovative competition that will engage the viewers.”
Additional details regarding the Golf Channel Games – including the six remaining players slated to compete alongside McIlroy and Scheffler – will be announced in the coming weeks.
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