Excitement Builds in Naples for the Grant Thornton Invitational
Naples, Florida is buzzing with excitement as the 2024 Grant Thornton Invitational gets into full swing. The picturesque Tiburon Golf Club is playing host to some of the biggest names in golf, and fans can’t get enough of the action! As we look forward to Saturday’s second round, let’s recap how the opening day unfolded.
Two Teams Steal the Show
On the first day of play, the star pairing of Jennifer Kupcho and Akshay Bhatia started off with a bang, finishing the day at an impressive 13-under 59. But hold on! They weren’t the ones taking the top spot after round one. That honor goes to the dynamic duo of Patty Tavatanakit and Jake Knapp, who edged them out with a sensational score of 58.
Final Pairing Showdown
What’s even more thrilling? These two teams are set to face off directly on Saturday in the final pairing! They will be teeing off at 12:19 p.m. ET, and fans are already buzzing about the showdown. If you want to catch all the excitement, you can tune in to watch the second round on NBC and the Golf Channel. The Golf Channel is kicking things off at 2 p.m. ET, followed by NBC at 3 p.m. ET. For those who prefer streaming, you can catch the action live on Peacock or via NBCSports.com.
What’s Next on the Tee?
As we head into round two, here’s what the tee times are shaping up to look like:
- 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
The Buzz Behind the Tournament
This exciting team format has brought a fresh twist to golf, and as we move through the second round, there’s no telling what can happen. Fans are on the edge of their seats, eagerly waiting to see if Tavatanakit and Knapp can hold on to their lead or if Kupcho and Bhatia can come from behind to reclaim their spot at the top.
Don’t Miss a Moment!
With so many stars on the leaderboard and the beautiful Naples backdrop, this tournament is shaping up to be one for the books. Make sure you don’t miss out on this thrilling event; it has all the makings of a dramatic weekend filled with jaw-dropping shots and nail-biting finishes!
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