.Mark Schlabach, ESPN Elder WriterSep 4, 2024, 10:06 AM ETCloseSenior university soccer author.Writer of 7 books on university soccer.Grad of the University of GeorgiaFans won't need to hang around until the Professional in April to check out golf enthusiasts from the PGA Excursion and also LIV Golf Organization compete in the same event.PGA Tour celebrities Rory McIlroy and also Scottie Scheffler have actually accepted experience LIV Golf's Bryson DeChambeau and also Brooks Koepka in a made-for-TV match in Las Vegas in mid-December." I am actually enjoyed companion along with Scottie in what assures to become an amazing duel versus Bryson and also Brooks in Vegas this December," McIlroy told Golfweek. "This isn't just a contest between some of golf's major champs it is actually an event created to energize the supporters. We're all right here to apply a terrific program and also add to a goodwill activity that takes the very best with each other once again." Editor's Picks1 RelatedBlake Johnson, who embodies Scheffler as well as Koepka, confirmed those gamers' involvement to ESPN." Brooks as well as Scottie are actually quite delighted to be a part of this unique activity and also await sharing extra very soon," Smith said.There have been nine previous versions of the made-for-TV event, which debuted in 2018 along with Tiger Forest battling competing Phil Mickelson. NFL quarterbacks Peyton Manning, Aaron Rodgers, Tom Brady and also Patrick Mahomes, previous NBA celebrity Charles Barkley, and others have actually contended in the event as well.In one of the most recent previous suit on Feb. 26, McIlroy and Max Homa competed with LPGA superstars Lexi Thompson and also Flower Zhang.The PGA Trip as well as LIV Golf Organization have actually devoted the past 3 years completing advantageous golf enthusiasts on the planet. The PGA Excursion continues to discuss along with Saudi Arabia's People Investment Fund, which pays for LIV Golf, concerning a possible financial investment, which could deliver the fractured sport all together again.The PGA Tour as well as LIV Golf are actually anticipated to be separate companies in 2025. PGA Trip commissioner Jay Monahan has actually banned LIV Golf League players, most of whom are actually previous PGA Tour participants, coming from contending in his circuit's activities.