Excitement Builds in Naples for the Grant Thornton Invitational

Excitement Builds in Naples for the Grant Thornton Invitational

Naples, Florida is buzzing with excitement as the second round of the 2024 Grant Thornton Invitational is set to kick off this Saturday at the renowned Tiburon Golf Club. Fans are eagerly awaiting the action after a thrilling first round that saw some impressive performances from the mixed-team pairings.

Leaders After Round One

Heading into Saturday, the dynamic duo of Patty Tavatanakit and Jake Knapp are on top of the leaderboard, leading the event by just one stroke after they managed to post an impressive score of 58 during the scramble format on Friday. This has set the stage for some exciting golf as they look to maintain their lead.

Hot on their heels, with a score of 13 under par, is the talented pairing of Jennifer Kupcho and Akshay Bhatia, along with the Canadian team of Brooke Henderson and Corey Conners. With such close scores, it’s anyone’s game as they head into the traditional foursomes format, also known as the alternate shot format, on Saturday.

How to Catch the Action

For golf fans wanting to catch all the action, you can watch the second round of the Grant Thornton Invitational on Golf Channel and NBC. Coverage begins at 2 p.m. ET on Golf Channel before NBC takes over the telecast at 3 p.m. ET. If you’re looking to stream the event, you’re in luck—Peacock will offer a live simulcast of NBC’s coverage. So, if you have a cable subscription, you can also tune in through NBCSports.com and the NBC Sports App.

Second Round Tee Times

As the teams prepare for Saturday’s action, here’s a look at the tee times for the second round:

• 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

With a mix of seasoned pros and upcoming talents, the atmosphere is charged with anticipation, and spectators can expect to see some incredible golf over the weekend. Who will come out on top? It’s all to play for as the competition heats up!

Get Ready for More Golf Action!

As the event unfolds, fans are reminded that this unique mixed-team format brings an extra layer of excitement and unpredictability to the tournament. So, grab your snacks, settle into your favorite chair, and don’t miss a moment of the 2024 Grant Thornton Invitational!