Scottie Scheffler & Rory McIlroy to face off in ‘The Golf Channel Games’ at Trump National

Scottie Scheffler and Rory McIlroy have often gone head-to-head in PGA Tour events. Later this year, fans will witness the top two golfers in the world headline a golf tournament at Trump National Golf Links.

McIlroy and Scheffler will serve as captains, leading two teams at 'The Golf Channel Games' that will commence on December 17, 2025. This event will also be televised live on The Golf Channel and the USA Network. In The Golf Channel Games, each of Scottie Scheffler and Rory McIlroy's teams will have four golfers.

The contest will be held under the lights, and players will have to pay close attention to the shot clock. The Golf Channel Games will be carried out in four formats - Timed Drive Chip & Putt, Timed Shootout, 14-Club Challenge, and the Captains’ Challenge. NUCLR GOLF also shared this exciting news about Rory McIlroy and Scottie Scheffler on X (previously Twitter):

The Timed Drive Chip & Putt will be a solo contest for the golfers. Players will have limited time to drive a number of yards, chip within a specific distance to the pin, and hole a certain number of putts. The 14-Club Challenge is a team competition where golfers will take turns in hitting the ball with a club of their choice from a single bag, which will stay valid for that particular shot.

Scottie Scheffler's and Rory McIlroy's teams will also play the Timed Shootout format, where golfers will be assigned fixed positions. Two golfers will be around the green, one will be on the fairway, and another one will hold their position on the tee. The Four-player alternate shot format will witness golfers trying to make it to the pin with the least number of shots.

Fans will also witness McIlroy and Scottie Scheffler compete against one another in the Captain's Challenge. Both of these PGA Tour pros will have fixed positions to take different shots (a 50-footer, a 40-footer, a 50-yard long pitch, and a 100-yard long wedge shot). They will have to shoot from the bunker and the greenside. The victory belongs to the golfer with the lowest proximity to the hole.

Scottie Scheffler shares his views regarding The Golf Channel Games

While talking with the media regarding this contest, Scheffler praised the unique mix of challenges. The World's Number one lauded this contest for letting him and McIlroy showcase their rivalry in a way that will engage viewers.

As quoted by Yahoo Sports, Scottie Scheffler said:

"The Golf Channel Games will be a great mix of skill, strategy, and pressure. 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."

McIlroy also chimed in with his thoughts on this upcoming golf contest at Trump National. The golfer praised the event for letting fans enjoy a bit of fresh air amidst the post-season blues. The Northern Irishman's comments proved that he liked the challenging format of this contest.

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