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Rory McIlroy, Scottie Scheffler announce teams for Optum Golf Channel Games

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Nov 2, 2026, 1:32 PM

Last updated Nov 2, 2026

Rory McIlroy, Scottie Scheffler announce teams for Optum Golf Channel Games

Summary

Rory McIlroy and Scottie Scheffler revealed their teams for the second Optum Golf Channel Games, set for December 16 at Trump National Golf Club Jupiter. McIlroy's squad includes Matt Fitzpatrick, Si Woo Kim, and Haotong Li, while Scheffler's team features Chris Gotterup, Michael Brennan, and Jackson Koivun. Each team showcases high-ranking players, with six among the top 20 worldwide. The event aims to build on the success of last year's inaugural competition, featuring popular formats like the Team Relay and 14-Club Challenge.

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By the Numbers

•Teams announced for Optum Golf Channel Games on December 16.
•McIlroy captains a team with Fitzpatrick, Kim, and Li.
•Scheffler leads a squad featuring Gotterup, Brennan, and Koivun.
•Six players from the top 20 in the Official World Golf Ranking participate.
•Event aims to replicate last year's viewer engagement success.

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