Pitting two of the best players each from LIV Golf versus the PGA Tour in a televised match might just show fans that an effort is being made to repair a divided sport, Rory McIlroy said Wednesday. McIlroy will have Scottie Scheffler as his partner in Tuesday's 18-hole match against Bryson DeChambeau and Brooks Koepka in the Crypto.

While negotiations to unify the pro game drag on, Rory McIlroy said the players were "taking this into our own hands a little bit" in creating an exhibition between rival circuits.

Rory McIlroy and Scottie Scheffler team up against Bryson DeChambeau and Brooks Koepka in a promotional 18-hole match at Shadow Creek. The event aims to bridge gaps between rival golf circuits and rekindle fan excitement outside major tournaments.

Two of the best players each from LIV Golf versus the PGA Tour in a televised match might remind golf fans what they're missing outside of the four majors. Rory McIlroy believes it shows they're at least trying to repair a divided sport.

Outside of the four majors, there are few opportunities to see all of the world's best golfers in one place these days.

Brooks Koepka feels like he could be stepping into another Ryder Cup environment, match play with bragging rights at stake, even if it’s only two-man teams competing in one match instead of 12-man teams in 28