The Grant Thornton Invitational format is a 54-hole event. The first round is a scramble, with the second round played under modified alternate shot and the final round being a mo
The 2024 Grant Thornton Invitational, taking place from December 8-10 at Tiburón Golf Club in Naples, Florida, features a unique format with 16 teams of PGA Tour and LPGA Tour players competing in various games each day. The event kicks off with a scramble on Friday, where teams choose the best shot after each stroke. Saturday introduces a foursome (alternate shot) format, followed by a modified four-ball on Sunday where players switch balls after their tee shots. There is no cut, ensuring all teams play through the weekend. The tournament concludes with a $4 million purse, split evenly between the men's and women's tours, with the winning team sharing a $1 million prize. The event not only showcases competitive golf but also aims to promote gender equality in the sport.
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