Witnessing the top names in the golf event competing head to head in the final rounds adds the thrill. However, since the beginning of the 2025 schedule, it’s kind of wild (and low-key stressful) seeing the top three world rankings compete. First, Scottie Scheffler had an accident during Christmas, which resulted in surgery and delayed participation.

Later, Xander Schauffele, who was part of the first event, withdrew due to injury concerns in his rib. In more, the world no. 3, Rory McIlroy has already cut down his participation at the event. Well, all this affected the tour largely as the viewership was seen dipping. Despite having Schauffele participating in the Sentry and Hideki Matsuyama finishing with a record-breaking score, the viewership saw a 34% decline.

However, now with the Genesis Invitational, the feat that every fan wanted to observe is here. Sharing the update, Justin Ray, head of content at Twenty-First Group posted on X. It read, “This is the first time that Scottie Scheffler and Rory McIlroy have both been in the top-4 entering the 3rd round of a PGA Tour event.” Both the golfers participated at the AT&T Pebble Beach and were even close after the first-round finish with 66 of McIlroy and 67 of Scheffler. However, later the lead between the two started to grow and the winner Northern Irishman was 8 positions above the World No.1.

Now with the current performance, Scottie Scheffler, who was struggling to find his form, seems to get back with his steady upward climb after the first round. Notably, McIlroy has already set the tone with his first appearance at AT&T Pebble Beach with a victory.

Now with the impressive sight for the fans, the celebration can be seen in the comments section of the post.

Fans celebrate the upcoming close encounter of top players at Genesis

I could repeat it each time with the same energy, this matchup is a 2025 first! With Scottie Scheffler and Rory McIlroy, it’s set to revive viewership and serve up pure golf hype. And fans in the comments are losing it.

One fan wrote, “Ratings 📈 This is what I was talking about two days ago.” Pointing out how the ratings for the event will skyrocket as earlier fans were seen disheartened with the top names missing out on the events. Now, with the two most loved golfers contesting for the victory, what better can a golf fan expect?

Others joined in, commenting, “About to have a weekend,”  and “Will be cinema.” Fans always wanted to witness the competition between top names in golf. The great matchup between the two will be a memorable one for sure. Even fans can’t agree more to it.

Another fan wrote, “Hell yeah I will be there to watch tomorrow! Too bad they aren’t in the same group, but those are the 2 guys everyone wants to see.” As commented, both the golfers are in different groups for the third round. Denny McCarthy and Rory McIlroy are paired together. While Davis Thompson and Scottie Scheffler will be teeing off as a pair. However, in the fourth round, the pairing could change depending on the standings.

A curious fan asked, “How about entering the 4th round? Has that never happened?” Well, yes, in 2022, when both the golfers were competing for the TOUR Championship. However, 3 years back, McIlroy won the event and Scheffler definitely would not want to repeat the nightmare.

Golf-worthy weekend much? Top players are chasing that $20 million prize, Scottie Scheffler’s getting his groove back, and McIlroy’s already on fire. Who do you think’s taking the Genesis Invitational? Spill in the comments!