7 big-name golfers to watch at the 2024 Grant Thornton Invitational ft. Rickie Fowler and Nelly Korda

Nelly Korda and Rickie Fowler set to return to Grant Thornton Invitational (Image via Imagn)
Nelly Korda and Rickie Fowler set to return to Grant Thornton Invitational. (Image via Imagn)

The 2024 Grant Thornton Invitational is set to take place from Friday, December 13 to Sunday, December 15, at Tiburón Golf Club. Returning for the second consecutive year, the event will feature 32 players divided into 16 teams.

In this article, we will highlight seven players to watch at the 2024 Grant Thornton Invitational.


7 big-name golfers to watch at the 2024 Grant Thornton Invitational

1) Rickie Fowler

Rickie Fowler (Image Source: Imagn)
Rickie Fowler (Image Source: Imagn)

Rickie Fowler will once again be in action at Tiburón Golf Club, partnering Lexi Thompson. Last year, the duo tied for sixth place at 22-under.

Fowler was last seen at the Zozo Championship, where he finished solo fourth.


2) Nelly Korda

Nelly Korda (Image Source: Imagn)
Nelly Korda (Image Source: Imagn)

Nelly Korda will be partnering Tony Finau this week. Last year, the duo tied for fourth place at 23-under.

Korda has had an incredible season, winning seven titles and finishing as the year-end World No. 1.


3) Tony Finau

Tony Finau (Image Source: Imagn)
Tony Finau (Image Source: Imagn)

The Grant Thornton Invitational will be Finau's first event since the Tour Championship, where he tied for 23rd.


4) Lydia Ko

Lydia Ko (Image Source: Imagn)
Lydia Ko (Image Source: Imagn)

Lydia Ko is returning to the Naples event alongside her teammate, Jason Day. The duo will aim to defend their title this week.

Ko had a memorable season, winning three titles on the LPGA Tour and claiming the gold medal at the Paris Olympics. Notably, it was her third Olympic medal.


5) Nick Dunlap

Nick Dunlap (Image Source: Imagn
Nick Dunlap (Image Source: Imagn

PGA Tour rookie Nick Dunlap is making his Grant Thornton Invitational debut alongside Gabriela Ruffels. Dunlap has had a memorable year, winning two titles, including the American Express.


6) Tom Kim

Tom Kim plays his shot from the 13th tee during the final round of the Hero World Challenge (Image Source: Getty)
Tom Kim plays his shot from the 13th tee during the final round of the Hero World Challenge (Image Source: Getty)

Tom Kim is also making his tournament debut this week. He is teaming up with Atthaya Thitikul, who recently won the CME Group Tour Championship.

Kim was last seen competing in the Hero World Challenge, where he finished as the solo runner-up.


7) Matt Kuchar

Matt Kuchar practices his swing during the Sanderson Farms Championship Pro-Am (Image Source: Imagn)
Matt Kuchar practices his swing during the Sanderson Farms Championship Pro-Am (Image Source: Imagn)

PGA Tour veteran Matt Kuchar is also making his debut at Tiburón Golf Club this week. He will compete in the tournament alongside Megan Khang.

Kuchar last played at the RSM Classic, where he failed to make the cut. Khang last participated in the CME Group Tour Championship, where she tied for 22nd place.

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