In a surprising turn of events, Brooks Koepka and Bryson DeChambeau have put their past feud behind them, joining forces to take on Rory McIlroy and Scottie Scheffler in “The Showdown” on December 17 at Shadow Creek in Las Vegas.
The LIV Golf duo will face off against their PGA Tour rivals in a highly anticipated matchplay event, marking the first time representatives from both sides of the golf divide will compete against each other.
Koepka and DeChambeau’s tumultuous relationship dates back to 2019, when Koepka criticized DeChambeau’s slow pace of play. The tension escalated over the years, with the pair trading verbal jabs, including a notable incident at the 2021 PGA Championship.
However, the duo appeared to have buried the hatchet after teaming up for Team USA’s Ryder Cup victory in 2021. Their newfound partnership was solidified when they announced “The Showdown” on social media.
“The past is behind us,” Koepka hinted in a recent statement. “We’re focused on taking down McIlroy and Scheffler.”
The December 17 matchup promises to be an intense clash, pitting two of golf’s most dominant forces against each other. Will Koepka and DeChambeau’s newfound partnership prove victorious, or will McIlroy and Scheffler’s Tour loyalty prevail?
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