Crypto.com becomes the title sponsor of the Crypto.com Showdown, featuring Rory McIlroy, Scottie Scheffler, Bryson DeChambeau, and Brooks Koepka. The first golf tournament with a cryptocurrency prize purse takes place on December 17, 2024.
Author: Tanishq Bodh
Crypto.com has announced its title sponsorship of the Crypto.com Showdown, a unique golf tournament set to unite PGA Tour and LIV Golf players. Scheduled for December 17, 2024, in Las Vegas, the event will award a multimillion-dollar prize purse in Crypto.com’s native cryptocurrency, $CRO.
PGA Tour stars Rory McIlroy and Scottie Scheffler will team up against LIV Golf players Bryson DeChambeau and Brooks Koepka. This event marks the first instance of a major golf prize being awarded in cryptocurrency, highlighting a new chapter for the sport.
“Crypto.com is accelerating the transition to cryptocurrency,” said Kris Marszalek, CEO of Crypto.com. By combining the worlds of golf and digital currency, this event sets an example for integrating innovation into traditional sports.
BZ Entertainment and EverWonder Studio are the creative forces behind the Crypto.com Showdown. “This event blends the best of competition with cutting-edge technology,” said producers Bryan Zuriff and Ian Orefice.
With this sponsorship, Crypto.com extends its global sports partnerships. Past milestones include naming the Crypto.com Arena, collaborating with Formula 1, and sponsoring the FIFA World Cup. According to Steven Kalifowitz, Chief Marketing Officer, “Our goal is to pioneer innovation in sports, and this event achieves that.”
For players, this partnership offers more than just competition. “A cryptocurrency prize brings excitement and innovation,” said Bryson DeChambeau. The Crypto.com Showdown promises a thrilling mix of tradition and modern technology, setting a new standard for sports events.
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