The PGA Tour has emerged victorious in the latest “Showdown” event, a three-part competition that pitted two teams of golfers from the PGA Tour against two teams from LIV Golf. The match, dubbed the “Crypto.com Showdown,” was held at Shadow Creek Golf Course in Las Vegas and featured a reported $10 million prize purse.
The PGA Tour team, consisting of Rory McIlroy and Scottie Scheffler, dominated their LIV Golf counterparts, Brooks Koepka and Bryson DeChambeau. The two teams faced each other in three six-hole segments: best ball, alternate shot, and singles matches. Throughout the competition, the PGA Tour duo maintained a strong advantage, with McIlroy clinching the match with a dramatic 40-foot birdie putt on the fourth hole.
Despite some setbacks for LIV Golf, including DeChambeau’s tee shot hitting Scheffler’s father on the second hole, the PGA Tour team ultimately emerged victorious. In the end, McIlroy and Scheffler won two of the three matches, securing a 2-0 lead going into the singles phase.
The Crypto.com Showdown marks a significant step forward in the long-standing battle between the PGA Tour and LIV Golf. Recent reports suggest that Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund is nearing a deal to acquire a minority stake in PGA Tour Enterprises, which could signal a major shift in the rivalry.
As top players from both leagues continue to participate in events like the Crypto.com Showdown, fans are eager for a resolution to the ongoing dispute. With the Masters in April approaching, golf’s best will soon gather on the same course, but it remains to be seen if a deal between the PGA Tour and LIV Golf can be finalized before then.
Source: https://sports.yahoo.com/the-showdown-rory-mcilroy-and-scottie-scheffler-dominate-liv-pair-of-brooks-koepka-and-bryson-dechambeau-031717529.html