PGA, LIV stars going head-to-head in Vegas in December

Superstars from the PGA Tour and LIV Golf will meet in a made-for-TV match in Las Vegas in December, Golfweek first reported on Wednesday.

World No 1 Scottie Scheffler and No 3 Rory McIlroy will face LIV Golf's Bryson DeChambeau and Brooks Koepka.

"I'm thrilled to partner with Scottie in what promises to be an exciting duel against Bryson and Brooks in Vegas this December," McIlroy told Golfweek. "This isn't just a contest between some of golf's major champions; it's an event designed to energise the fans. We're all here to put on a great show and contribute to a goodwill event that brings the best together again."

Agent Blake Smith, who represents Scheffler and Koepka, confirmed their participation with ESPN.

"Brooks and Scottie are very excited to be a part of this unique event and look forward to sharing more soon," he said.

Brett Falkoff, the agent for DeChambeau, told Golfweek that his client "looks forward to competing in Las Vegas this December in an event that is sure to provide great entertainment for the fans."

Golfweek reported that the event will air on TNT in mid-December. A specific date and location were not reported. Previous editions of "The Match" in Las Vegas were held at Wynn Golf Club and Shadow Creek.

The competition debuted in 2018, when Tiger Woods took on rival Phil Mickelson. Other participants have included NFL quarterbacks Tom Brady, Aaron Rodgers, Peyton Manning and Patrick Mahomes and NBA players Stephen Curry, Klay Thompson and Hall of Famer Charles Barkley.

In the most recent competition on 26 February, McIlroy took part with Max Homa and LPGA Tour stars Rose Zhang and Lexi Thompson.