Bryson DeChambeau and Rory McIlroy shared a light-hearted exchange during practice at Shadow Creek Golf Club in Las Vegas ahead of their upcoming showdown event.
In footage released by LIV Golf, McIlroy declared: “I’d like to go up against Bryson and get him back for what he did to me at the US Open.”
DeChambeau’s quick-witted response drew laughs from both players: “To be fair, you kind of did that to yourself.”
McIlroy, taking the jibe in good spirits, could only respond: “I don’t really know where to go from there.”
Bryson DeChambeau made a brutal joke at Rory McIlroy’s expense
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The playful banter highlighted the friendly atmosphere between the two competitors despite their different tour allegiances.
The exchange referred to McIlroy’s disappointing finish at this year’s US Open, where victory seemed within his grasp.
The Northern Irishman held a commanding two-shot lead with just five holes remaining at Pinehurst.
However, McIlroy’s hopes of ending his decade-long Major drought were dashed when he dropped three shots in the final four holes.
The collapse handed the advantage to DeChambeau, marking another near-miss for McIlroy, who hasn’t claimed a Major title in ten years.
The incident at Pinehurst appeared destined to end that wait before McIlroy’s late stumble.
Brooks Koepka laughed at the joke
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The upcoming event, dubbed ‘The Showdown’, will pit LIV Golf representatives DeChambeau and Brooks Koepka against PGA Tour’s McIlroy and Scottie Scheffler.
The 18-hole contest will utilise match-play scoring, with pairs competing for points on each hole.
In a historic first for sports, the tournament’s $10 million prize will be paid entirely in cryptocurrency, provided by Crypto.com.
The format will see the duos battle hole-by-hole, with the team securing the most points emerging victorious.
Despite the players representing different tours, neither faction is heavily involved in organising this unique event.
Despite the competitive nature of the event, McIlroy expressed enthusiasm about the unique tournament format.
“I’m thrilled to partner with Scottie in what promises to be an exciting duel against Bryson and Brooks in Vegas this December,” McIlroy said.
Rory McIlroy was unsure how to respond
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He emphasised the event’s broader significance: “This isn’t just a contest between some of golf’s major champions; it’s an event designed to energise the fans.”
“At a time where the professional game has felt divided, we believe this event can bring fans an incredible day of entertainment.”
The Northern Irishman highlighted his desire to see more elite matchups: “We all want to see more of the best golfers in the world going head-to-head.”
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