Unconventional Golf Channel Games Set for December Schedule

The Golf Channel is set to host an exciting new event, the Golf Channel Games, on December 17 at Trump National Golf Links in Jupiter, Florida. This unique tournament is designed for golf fans and promises to showcase the best players in the world in a highly competitive setting.

The event will feature four innovations not commonly seen in traditional golf competitions. One such innovation is the 14-club challenge, a new competition involving closest-to-the-pin, where players will use clubs from the same bag, and once a club is used, it will be out of play. Another innovation is the timed shootout, a rapid-fire team competition where team members will alternate shots on three holes, with the team having the lowest score in the shortest time emerging victorious.

Scottie Scheffler and Rory McIlroy will captain two teams in this event. The identities of the other players on their teams will be announced at a later date. In addition to the team competition, there will be individual challenges, such as a timed drive, chip, and putt competition, and the captain's challenge, where McIlroy and Scheffler will hit shots from pre-determined locations, with the player having the lowest total proximity to the hole winning.

The Golf Channel Games will not be stroke play or match play, as in other team events. Instead, it will be a rapid-fire team competition, with a running clock adding an extra layer of tension. The event will be televised on both the Golf Channel and USA Network, ensuring golf fans from around the world can tune in to watch the action unfold.

Tom Knapp, executive vice president of golf and the general manager of the Golf Channel, stated that the new event aims to be highly competitive, showcasing the best players in the world hitting specific shots and plotting strategy with a running clock. With its unique format and star-studded lineup, the Golf Channel Games is sure to be an exciting addition to the golf calendar.