Jupiter, Florida, December 16, 2025
The Golf Channel Games will debut at Trump National Golf Club in Jupiter, offering a new format for golf’s offseason. This innovative event will feature timed challenges that engage fans and showcase players’ skills. Captains Rory McIlroy and Scottie Scheffler will lead their teams through five unique competitions, including the Timed Drive, Chip, & Putt and Captain’s Challenge. The event will be broadcast live on Golf Channel and USA Network, promising an exhilarating experience for golf enthusiasts.
Jupiter, Florida – The Golf Channel Games will debut on December 17, 2025, at Trump National Golf Club in Jupiter, Florida, introducing a fresh and exciting competition format to golf’s offseason. This innovative event seeks to replace the traditional “silly season” with a series of timed challenges designed to engage fans and showcase players’ skills in unique ways.
The primetime event will be broadcast live on Golf Channel and USA Network, starting at 7:30 p.m. ET. Notable for its format, the Golf Channel Games will be hosted by an Emmy Award-winning production team, aimed at creating a high-energy viewing experience.
Rory McIlroy and Scottie Scheffler will captain two teams of four players each. McIlroy’s roster includes Shane Lowry, Haotong Li, and Luke Donald, while Scheffler will be joined by Sam Burns, Luke Clanton, and Keegan Bradley. Both teams will participate in five distinct challenges designed to test their skills:
– Timed Drive, Chip, & Putt: Players will compete individually to maximize yardage in driving, accuracy in chipping, and short putting, all timed for efficiency.
– 14-Club Challenge: Interested in closest-to-the-pin prowess, two players from each team will use clubs drawn from a single bag, tackling a designated distance while employing strategy in club usage.
– Timed Shootout: This three-hole alternate-shot competition involves staging players strategically across the course, creating a race against time for the best score.
– Captain’s Challenge: The event will culminate in a showdown between McIlroy and Scheffler, where each will take shots from predetermined locations, emphasizing precision in a variety of shot types.
The Golf Channel Games aim to break away from conventional play styles, instead embodying entertainment elements often seen in other sports’ all-star events. As anticipation builds for December’s showcase, fans can expect an exhilarating departure from the traditional golf format.
- What are the Golf Channel Games?
- The Golf Channel Games is a new, rapid-fire golf competition featuring two teams captained by Rory McIlroy and Scottie Scheffler. The event includes five unique challenges and will be broadcast live on Golf Channel and USA Network on December 17, 2025.
- When and where will the Golf Channel Games take place?
- The event is scheduled for Wednesday, December 17, 2025, at Trump National Golf Club in Jupiter, Florida.
- Who are the team captains and their team members?
- Rory McIlroy will captain a team consisting of Shane Lowry, Haotong Li, and Luke Donald. Scottie Scheffler’s team includes Sam Burns, Luke Clanton, and Keegan Bradley.
- What challenges will be featured in the Golf Channel Games?
- The event will feature five challenges: Timed Drive, Chip, & Putt; 14-Club Challenge; Timed Shootout; and Captain’s Challenge. Each challenge is designed to test different aspects of the players’ skills under time constraints.
- How can fans watch the Golf Channel Games?
- The Golf Channel Games will be broadcast live on Golf Channel and USA Network, starting at 7:30 p.m. ET on December 17, 2025.
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Event Date | December 17, 2025 |
| Location | Trump National Golf Club, Jupiter, Florida |
| Broadcast | Live on Golf Channel and USA Network, starting at 7:30 p.m. ET |
| Team Captains | Rory McIlroy, Scottie Scheffler |
| Participants | Team McIlroy: Shane Lowry, Haotong Li, Luke Donald Team Scheffler: Sam Burns, Luke Clanton, Keegan Bradley |
| Challenges | Timed Drive, Chip, & Putt; 14-Club Challenge; Timed Shootout; Captain’s Challenge |
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