The Showdown highlights, leaderboard: McIlroy-Scheffler take down DeChambeau-Koepka

The Crypto.com Showdown featuring the PGA Tour's Rory McIlroy and Scottie Scheffler taking on LIV Golf's Bryson DeChambeau and Brooks Koepka is underway Tuesday night at Shadow Creek in North Las Vegas.

The event will award $10 million in Crypto. The format is as follows: the first six holes will be best ball, also known as four-ball. In this format, each golfer plays his own ball and the lower score on each hole counts as the team score. The middle six holes (Nos. 7 through 12) will be alternate shot, also known as foursomes, where the golfers take turns hitting the same ball all the way to the cup. Holes 13 through 18, should the match go all 18 holes, will be singles.

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The Showdown leaderboard

Overall leaderboard: McIlroy/Scheffler 2, DeChambeau/Koepka 0

McIlroy/Scheffler beat DeChambeau/Koepka in four-ball, 3 and 2

McIlroy/Scheffler beat DeChambeau/Koepka in foursomes, 1 up

McIlroy leads DeChambeau, 1 up thru 3

Scheffler beats Koepka, 1 up thru 3

This one is over

A pair of poor tee shots from Koepka and DeChambeau were not what the duo needed on the par-5 16th, where a win from Scheffler or McIlroy would clinch the match. Well, Scottie nearly made an eagle but got the birdie attempt, and Koepka wasn't able to match, giving the PGA Tour players the necessary half point for the win.

Scottie steals one, Bryson claws back

Rory's approach shot ended up short of a creek that lurks short of the 15th green, and his tricky pitch shot ran all the way to the front of the green. Two putts later, and his putt still wasn't holed, giving Bryson the win. Meanwhile, Scheffler nearly drained his long birdie putt but ended a foot from the hole. Koepka had a birdie putt to win but powered past the cup, leaving him a tester for par that he missed.

McIlroy's putter is on fire

Rory can do no wrong on the greens. He buries a long birdie putt, and then Bryson misses (again) a similar one on a similar line, so Rory goes 2 up. Meanwhile, Koepka walks in another one, and he gets one back against Scottie to make their match all square.

Fan's turn

One fan had a chance to sink a putt to go to Big Cedar Lodge for a big excursion. He grabbed Rory's putter, hit a 10 footer and it missed just high, a bit too much pace. While he didn't win the big award, he did get $1,000 to go to Bass Pro Shops.

Bryson can't buy a putt

Rory wishes Bryson was putting like this at Pinehurst No. 2. Another lip out for Bryson, and Rory pours one in the center to go 1 up in singles. In the other match, Brooks hit a brilliant chip from over the green, but he missed the short putt while Scottie poured his in. Advantage PGA Tour guys early.

Who's playing who?

Scottie Scheffler is going up against Brooks Koepka, and Rory McIlroy is playing Bryson DeChambeau. A singles match between those two from the U.S. Open? Now if we can get some trash talk. Please.

Moving on to singles

Alternate shot is over, and the PGA Tour duo has a big lead. It was a three-putt for the LIV Golf duo from the far side of the green, with Brooks missing the 10 footer for par. Rory then stepped up and knocked in the par putt to win foursomes. The final six holes will be singles.

LIV gets first win

They weren't going to get shut out all night. After a great drive from Brooks on a short par 4, Bryson hit a delicate chip to set up a birdie putt for Brooks, who walked it in. McIlroy had a longer birdie attempt that lipped out. Now the duo are tied with one hole left of alternate shot before switching to singles.

Hole halved

Scheffler's tee shot went into a bunker, but McIlroy responded and threw in a better approach than Koepka did from the fairway. However, after DeChambeau missed his birdie attempt low, Scottie did the same.

Scottie stays hot

David Feherty said he thought he'd never see a Tiger-like season in his lifetime, but that's what Scottie Scheffler did in 2024. Nine victories, including a couple weeks ago in the Bahamas, and his stellar play continued at The Showdown. On the third hole of alternate shot, the ninth, he took advantage of a stellar McIlroy tee shot and stuck a wdge to about 5 feet, which McIlroy didn't even putt after Bryson missed a par putt. The PGA Tour boys took a 1-up advantage, the first won hole in foursomes.

Under the lights

The lights are on at Shadow Creek, and as the golfers near the back nine, they've also transitioned to carts to move around. Not sure if it's the cold weather, but there's hardly any banter between the teams. The teams have split the first two holes of the second session, foursomes.

Bryson with a dart, Rory responds at Showdown

Bryson may not have played competitively in some time, but he can still golf his ball. An 8-iron from 219 to about 4 feet into the par-5 fourth. However, Rory McIlroy buried a LONG eagle look from off the green to get an eagle himself. Then, Bryson missed the seemingly gimme putt. Advantage PGA Tour, winning the four-ball session.

LIV Golf rusty at The Showdown?

Coming into the match, Rory and Scottie each won their last starts. Meanwhile, Brooks and Bryson haven't played competitively in three months. The LIV pair showed signs of rust early, the worst shot being a huge pull from Brooks off the par-5 fourth that went into the penalty area.

Bryson hits Scottie's dad

The rivalry between the PGA Tour and LIV Golf took an unintentional turn during Tuesday's Showdown on TNT when Bryson DeChambeau's wayward tee shot on the second hole inadvertently struck a patron — and that patron happened to be Scottie Scheffler's father. That report came via the telecast from on-course reporter Bubba Watson.

Are you cold, Bryson?

Bryson DeChambeau this year has won a U.S. Open, hit a hole-in-one over his house and signed a new apparel deal with Reebok. And at The Showdown, he's sporting an extremely poofy jacket. "He looks like he may be heading toward homelessness," David Feherty chirped.

McIlroy opens with a birdie at The Showdown

Advantage PGA Tour after the first hole. Rory McIlroy and Scottie Scheffler both found the green, while the LIV stars both missed the putting surface. Rory's approach settled a few feet from the hole, and he buried the birdie putt for an opening 1-up advantage.

How to watch The Showdown

The Showdown will be broadcast live on TNT.

LIV Golf's Greg Norman is in attendance

The Shark is in Las Vegas for The Showdown. Wonder what his favorite table game is?

TNT's Ernie Johnson not at The Showdown

Ernie Johnson is not in Las Vegas for The Showdown 2024 due to what was described as a family matter.

Johnson is the long-time host of TNT's NBA Tonight program. He was originally supposed to be at Shadow Creek as part of the TNT broadcast crew. His TNT sidekick Charles Barkley was on the set, along with David Feherty and Trevor Immelman as well as show host Brian Anderson.

Charles Barkley meets Scottie Scheffler for first time

TV coverage began at 6 p.m. ET, and NBA legend Charles Barkley mentioned he mad met Rory McIlroy, Bryson DeChambeau and Brooks Koepka in the past, but this week was his first chance to meet the world No. 1, and he said he was beyond excited. — Cameron Jourdan

What time does The Showdown start?

The TV coverage is scheduled to start at 6 p.m. ET, which is 4 p.m. Vegas time. The event will be carried live on TNT as well as TBS, truTV, the B/R Sports Add-On on the Max app and will be streamed live on Sling.

Who do pros think wins The Showdown?

Who do Justin Thomas, Keegan Bradley and other pros think wins The Showdown? Our Adam Schupak asked around and found out their answers.

Bryson takes shot at Rory

During Monday's pro-am, Bryson DeChambeau and Rory McIlroy were mic'd up while warming up. And it led to some friendly banter between the two.

Here's to hoping the Showdown commentary is this good. — Cameron Jourdan

Where is The Showdown being played?

The Showdown is set for Tuesday, Dec. 17, in Las Vegas at Shadow Creek Golf Course, the No. 1-ranked public-access golf course in Nevada.

Can I play at Shadow Creek? How much does it cost?

Yes, but it's complicated. First, there’s the green fee. Vegas is known for separating guests from their money, and Shadow Creek is no different with a reported $1,250 green fee. That’s the highest in the U.S. You also need to stay at an MGM resort to even begin the conversation to score one of the rare tee times, which are limited to just a few groups of resort guests per day, and not every day of the week.

Who are The Showdown announcers?

There are plenty of familiar faces and voices broadcasting The Showdown, including Charles Barkley, Trevor Immelman and David Feherty.

How much will Showdown golfers be paid?

The winners will receive a multimillion-dollar prize in CRO Cronos, which is the native token of Crypto.com. This marks the first instance of a major sports competition offering a prize purse entirely in cryptocurrency.

Watch The Showdown on Sling

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