Scottie Scheffler and Rory McIlroy return for second Optum Golf Channel Games
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 8, 2026, 1:00 PM
Last updated Jul 8, 2026
Scottie Scheffler and Rory McIlroy will lead teams in the second Optum Golf Channel Games on December 16 at Trump National Golf Club in Jupiter, Florida. This unique rapid-fire golf competition follows a successful inaugural event last year, which featured head-to-head challenges that tested players' skills under pressure. The event will be broadcast live on Golf Channel and USA Sports. Details about the competitors and specific challenges will be announced later this year.
- •Event scheduled for December 16, 2026
- •McIlroy and Scheffler return as team captains
- •Competition held at Trump National Golf Club
- •Live broadcast on Golf Channel and USA Sports
- •Details on teams and challenges to follow later
- 1:00 PMYahoo Sports — Scottie Scheffler, Rory McIlroy set for return in second Optum Golf Channel Games
"The Optum Golf Channel Games is officially returning in December after a successful inaugural competition last year. The rapid-fire golf event will take place under the lights in primetime on December 16 and will air live on Golf Channel and USA Sports.
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