LIV x PGA Showdown 2024 weather forecast: Will strong winds disrupt play at Shadow Creek?

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Scottie Scheffler, Rory McIlroy, Brooks Koepka and Bryson DeChambeau pose ahead of the LIV x PGA Showdown 2024 (Image Source: Getty)

The LIV Golf and PGA Tour are all set for the first-ever Showdown, which will be played on Tuesday, December 17, at Shadow Creek in North Las Vegas, Nevada, USA. This will be a historic event featuring the biggest superstars from both rival circuits facing off against each other.

The LIV x PGA exhibition event at Shadow Creek is not expected to face any weather delays, as the weather is forecasted to be pleasant throughout the day. There is little to no chance of rain, and the wind is expected to be light to moderate.

According to the Weather Network, the temperature at Shadow Creek in Las Vegas will reach as high as 66°F during the daytime. Southwestern winds will blow at 4 mph, with gusts around 7 mph. In the evening, the wind speed will increase to 9 mph, with gusts up to 14 mph. During the nighttime, the wind speed will decrease to 7 mph from the northwest, with gusts around 12 mph.

Here's a look at the detailed weather report at Shadow Creek for LIV x PGA Showdown 2024:

Morning

  • Condition: Sunny
  • Temperature: 46°
  • Wind: 6 mph S
  • Wind Gust: 9 mph
  • Humidity: 23%
  • P.O.P.: 10%

Afternoon

  • Condition: Sunny
  • Temperature: 66°
  • Wind: 4 mph SW
  • Wind Gust: 7 mph
  • Humidity: 16%
  • P.O.P.: 10%

Evening

  • Condition: Clear
  • Temperature: 54°
  • Wind: 9 mph SW
  • Wind Gust: 14 mph
  • Humidity: 31%
  • P.O.P.: 0%

Overnight

  • Condition: Clear
  • Temperature: 46°
  • Wind: 7 mph NW
  • Wind Gust: 12 mph
  • Humidity: 40%
  • P.O.P.: 0%

How To Watch the LIV x PGA Showdown?

Golf fans can watch the LIV x PGA Tour Showdown live on TV on TNT Sports. In addition, they can also live stream the event on TBS, TruTV, and Max. While TNT holds the main broadcast rights, the exhibition event will be simulcast on TBS and TruTV.

Coverage of the LIV vs PGA Tour exhibition featuring Scottie Scheffler, Rory McIlroy, Brooks Koepka, and Bryson DeChambeau will begin at 6 pm ET. Fans outside the USA will not be able to watch the event.

The Showdown will consist of 18 holes, split into three sections. Holes 1-6 will be played in Fourballs format, while the next six holes will be played in Foursomes (alternate shot) format. On the final six holes, players will face off one-on-one in singles format.

The LIV Golf vs PGA Tour Showdown will have a reported purse of $10 million, which will be awarded in cryptocurrency for the first time in the sport's history.

Edited by Shobhit Kukreti
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