The Showdown Prize Revealed: Scheffler and McIlroy Each Win $5M in Cryptocurrency
At The Showdown in Las Vegas, Scottie Scheffler and Rory McIlroy dominated the match against LIV Golf's Bryson DeChambeau and Brooks Koepka, earning $5 million each in cryptocurrency (CRO) from sponsor Crypto.com.
The event at Shadow Creek featured three distinct formats:
- 6 holes of best ball
- 6 holes of alternate shot
- 6 holes of singles
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This victory adds to both players' successful 2024 seasons, with Scheffler having earned over $63 million and McIlroy over $20 million in prize money.
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Notable moments from the event included DeChambeau's debut of his new Reebok apparel partnership, and both McIlroy and DeChambeau showcasing new drivers during play.
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When receiving the cryptocurrency prize, Scheffler humorously remarked, "You know I don't know a whole lot about crypto but this is some good motivation to do some research."