Scheffler, McIlroy confirmed for second Golf Channel Games

World No. 1 Scottie Scheffler and No. 2 Rory McIlroy have been confirmed to return for the second edition of the Optum Golf Channel Games, scheduled for Tuesday, December 15, 2026. The two golfers, who headlined the inaugural event last December, will once again serve as team captains in the made-for-TV competition. The event will air on both Golf Channel and USA Sports, with producer Mark Loomis expected to return and a potential small format tweak from the debut edition.