Crypto.com Showdown Features Top Golfers in Las Vegas

A new made-for-TV golf event, named the Crypto.com Showdown, will take place on December 17 in Las Vegas featuring top players from the PGA Tour and LIV Golf, including Rory McIlroy, Scottie Scheffler, Brooks Koepka, and Bryson DeChambeau. The event will have a minimum purse of $10 million, paid in CRO cryptocurrency, making it one of the richest non-major tournaments on the PGA Tour. Players will need to register with Crypto.com to receive their winnings, which they can trade or sell at their discretion. This competition highlights the growing intersection of sports and cryptocurrency, marking it as a significant first in professional golf. The match will air on TNT and is structured with various play formats similar to the Ryder Cup. Crypto.com has been expanding its sports sponsorships, reflecting a resurgence in the market following a decline after the FTX collapse.