Team Rory versus Team Rickie

Associated Press have reported that an exhibition match is being set up between what will be Team Rory and Team Rickie. And it’s set to be held just a week before the US Open.

Quicken Loans is apparently in negotiations with Rory’s and Rickie’s respective management to set up what will be a star laden event. Who the celebs will be is not as yet known, but the venue has been mooted as being Detroit Golf Club, and the date June 7^th.

The Golf Channel will broadcast the first two hours, and then coverage will move onto CBS. This final two hours will be under floodlights. UK and European TV coverage has as yet to be confirmed, but we would safely assume that Sky will be in the running for the UK, unless BT Sports makes a move into the game. I think we can also safely say that the BBC won't have any involvement!

The TV world is clearly waking up to the potential of the new golfing super-elite, and seeing the $ signs. But hey, what a great way of bringing the game to a much wider audience.

Here’s a classic exhibition match – Ben Hogan versus Sam Snead. Quality.

For more on Ben Hogan and his magnificent swing click here or on the image below.

And for more on Sam Snead click here or on the image below.