The $4M ‘Ultimate Test of Teamwork’ Between the PGA Tour and LPGA Will Have One Insane Round That Crowns the Champions

The Grant Thornton Invitational is set to be held at the Tiburon Golf Club in Naples, Florida, later this year. Participating in the tournament will be golfers of both the PGA and LPGA Tours, who will be teaming up with each other in a bid to win the $4 million prize purse.

The co-sanctioned event, starting on December 4th, has already managed to pique interest as 16 players from both Tours will tee it off in pairs along with each other. But what has captured the golf world’s attention is the fact that the mixed team event will feature a different final round – sporting a completely special format!

The format of the final round of the Grant Thornton Invitational

The tournament would see the top male and female golfers in the world compete alongside each other to deliver an entertaining experience for every golf enthusiast. News regarding the Invitational made the headlines not too long ago as three distinct formats were announced for the three rounds to be held. A post was uploaded on Twitter that mentioned the distinctive setup of the final round that is to be played at the event.

The tournament would be following a twist from the traditional Four-Ball format. In the modified version, both the players from the team will tee their balls and then switch to play the second shot for their teammate. The golfers then go ahead to play the same ball until it is holed. The lowest score of the two would be considered the team score for the particular hole.

PGA Tour pro and ambassador for the event, Rickie Fowler was quick to express his admiration for the modified format. He made sure to denote the new setup to be challenging and unique since playing the “partner’s tee shots is going to be the ultimate test of teamwork.”

Although the game would see a different arrangement being followed for the third round, the first two would sport a different format which has been used in the golf world for team events.

The opening two rounds of the mixed team Invitational

During the first round of the event, each player on the team hits a tee shot followed by selecting the ball to be used for the next stroke. The duo will then proceed to hit the next shots from that spot until it is holed. The setup known as the Scramble format would provide immense scoring and strategizing opportunities for the golfers.

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Meanwhile, the second round would feature the Foursome format which is also known as the alternate shot setup. The most traditional of the three formats would see each player alternatively hitting the same ball until it is holed, taking in turns at the odd and even-numbered holes.

The three formats would turn out to be very challenging for the players as they take the course in December. Who do you think would win at the event? Share your thoughts below

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