Scheffler and McIlroy to Lead Teams in TV Golf Event at Trump National Jupiter

Professional golfers Scottie Scheffler and Rory McIlroy are set to headline a made-for-television golf event scheduled for mid-December at Trump National Golf Club Jupiter in Florida. The event, produced by Versant—a Comcast spinoff overseeing networks such as USA Network, Golf Channel, and NBC-branded channels—will feature Scheffler captaining a four-man Team USA and McIlroy leading an international squad. All participants will be PGA Tour players, distinguishing this event from last December's "The Showdown," which included LIV Golf players. The event is expected to be broadcast across multiple Versant networks.

Scheffler, currently ranked world number one, has secured four major championships, including the 2022 and 2024 Masters Tournaments, the 2025 PGA Championship, and the 2025 Open Championship. McIlroy, who completed his career Grand Slam with a victory at the 2025 Masters Tournament, has also won four major championships, including the 2011 U.S. Open, the 2012 and 2014 PGA Championships, and the 2014 Open Championship.

The event follows the upcoming Ryder Cup at Bethpage Black and highlights the top two players in the official World Golf Rankings—Scheffler and McIlroy—who together won three of this year’s four golf majors. McIlroy’s victory at the Masters completed his career Grand Slam, while Scheffler, who has won four majors, is still seeking a U.S. Open title.

The event signifies a continued effort to bridge the divide between different factions within professional golf, particularly between the PGA Tour and LIV Golf. By featuring only PGA Tour players, the event may aim to strengthen the tour's brand and unity. Additionally, hosting the event at Trump National Golf Club Jupiter could attract attention due to the political associations of the venue.

The event is produced by the same group that was involved in "The Showdown" last year. Potential teammates for the event include PGA stars such as Xander Schauffele, Russell Henley, Justin Thomas, Tommy Fleetwood, Robert MacIntyre, and Justin Rose.

The event's timing and format may serve as a precursor to future collaborations within the PGA Tour. The choice of venue and exclusion of LIV Golf players may influence the event's reception among fans and media.

As the event approaches, further details regarding team compositions, specific match formats, and broadcast schedules are anticipated. Golf enthusiasts can look forward to a showcase of top-tier talent and competitive play in this unique December event.