Sunny Florida Heats Up with Round Two of the Grant Thornton Invitational
As we dive into the sunshine state this weekend, the beautiful Tiburon Golf Club in Naples, Florida is the place to be for golf enthusiasts. The 2024 Grant Thornton Invitational is moving into its second round this Saturday, and it promises to be an exciting showdown on the greens!
Leading the Pack
After an exhilarating first round, it’s Patty Tavatanakit and Jake Knapp who are making waves, pulling ahead of the pack with a stunning combined score of 58 in Friday’s scramble format. Just a stroke behind them are the talented duo of Jennifer Kupcho and Akshay Bhatia, alongside Canada’s own Brooke Henderson and Corey Conners, both teams sitting tied at an impressive 13 under.
What’s in Store for Round Two
Come Saturday, the competition takes a twist as teams switch to a traditional foursomes format, where players alternate shots. This change is sure to mix things up and could lead to some thrilling moments on the course as they navigate their strategy with fewer opportunities to capitalize on a bad shot.
Your Viewing Guide
For those eager to catch the action live, you’re in luck! The Golf Channel kicks off the broadcast at 2 p.m. ET, followed by NBC which takes the reins from 3 p.m. ET to 5 p.m. ET. If you prefer streaming, you can enjoy a live simulcast on Peacock, NBCSports.com, and the NBC Sports App, as long as you have an active cable subscription.
Tee Times to Mark
Ready to circle some times on your calendar? Here’s the lineup for Saturday’s tee times:
- 10:55 a.m. – Gabi Ruffels/Nick Dunlap; Mel Reid/Cameron Champ
- 11:07 a.m. – Megan Khang/Matt Kuchar; Andrea Lee/Max Greyserman
- 11:19 a.m. – Lexi Thompson/Rickie Fowler; Nelly Korda/Daniel Berger
- 11:31 a.m. – Lauren Coughlin/Cameron Young; Lilia Vu/Luke List
- 11:43 a.m. – Lydia Ko/Jason Day; Celine Boutier/Matthieu Pavon
- 11:55 a.m. – Allisen Corpuz/Sahith Theegala; Jeeno Thitikul/Tom Kim
- 12:07 p.m. – Brooke Henderson/Corey Conners; Maja Stark/J.T. Poston
- 12:19 p.m. – Patty Tavatanakit/Jake Knapp; Jennifer Kupcho/Akshay Bhatia
What’s Next?
With so much at stake and the competition heating up, all eyes will be on the performances of these players as they strategize for success in the alternate shot format. Will Tavatanakit and Knapp maintain their lead, or will the challengers rise to the occasion? Golf fans won’t want to miss a minute of the action!
So grab your favorite snack, settle into your comfy chair, and gear up for a thrilling Saturday with elite golf competition in the heart of Florida. With all the excitement unfolding, it’s bound to be a memorable day on the green!
