The highly anticipated 2025 Grant Thornton Invitational kicks off at Tiburon Golf Club this Friday morning, featuring 16 mixed teams comprising both PGA Tour and LPGA Tour players competing for a share of the impressive $4 million purse. Among the standout participants are the defending champions, Jake Knapp and Patty Tavatanakit, who are aiming to secure back-to-back titles in this prestigious tournament held in Florida.
The event has garnered significant attention, especially with the inclusion of notable players such as Jason Day and Lydia Ko, who were crowned champions in the inaugural tournament last year. Both are focused on becoming the first team to win the Grant Thornton Invitation twice, adding an exciting layer to the competition.
Fans eager to catch the action can tune in to the Golf Channel for comprehensive coverage starting at 1 p.m. ET on Friday. For those who prefer streaming, NBCSports.com and the NBC Sports App will also provide a live simulcast of the Golf Channel’s broadcast for viewers with a valid cable subscription.
The first round promises to be thrilling, with tee times scheduled as follows (all times in ET):
- 9:00 a.m.: Angel Yin / Tom Hoge; Maja Stark / Neal Shipley
- 9:15 a.m.: Megan Khang / Keith Mitchell; Lauren Coughlin / Andrew Novak
- 9:30 a.m.: Rose Zhang / Michael Kim; Jessica Korda / Bud Cauley
- 9:45 a.m.: Andrea Lee / Billy Horschel; Jennifer Kupcho / Chris Gotterup
- 10:00 a.m.: Lottie Woad / Luke Clanton; Charley Hull / Daniel Berger
- 10:15 a.m.: Nelly Korda / Denny McCarthy; Brooke Henderson / Corey Conners
- 10:30 a.m.: Lilia Vu / Tony Finau; Lexi Thompson / Wyndham Clark
- 10:45 a.m.: Lydia Ko / Jason Day; Patty Tavatanakit / Jake Knapp
As excitement builds for this unique team format, golf enthusiasts are encouraged to tune in and witness some of the most talented players in the sport showcase their skills in a collaborative environment.
