New Duos and Defending Champions Gear Up for 2024 Grant Thornton Invitational

The 2024 Grant Thornton Invitational is set to kick off at Tiburón Golf Club‘s Gold Course in Southwest Florida, a venue that has recently hosted the season-ending CME Group Tour Championship. This year’s tournament features a mix of new and familiar teams, adding an exciting layer of competition to the event.

Among the new duos competing are Tom Kim and Jeeno Thitikul, as well as Allisen Corpuz and Sahith Theegala. Tom Kim and Jeeno Thitikul have a long-standing relationship, having known each other since they were teenagers. Kim, who recently won the CME Group Tour Championship on the same course, expressed his enthusiasm about the partnership, highlighting the camaraderie and fun they expect to have during the tournament.

Defending champions Jason Day and Lydia Ko are also gearing up to defend their title. In a pre-tournament interview, they reflected on their past success and the challenges they anticipate in this year’s competition. Day and Ko emphasized the importance of their partnership and the strategies they will employ to maintain their winning streak.

The Grant Thornton Invitational will feature 16 teams, with 13 of them being new duos. The tournament promises to be an exciting showcase of golf talent, with a blend of experienced and new partnerships vying for the top spot. The event is part of a busy golf schedule and is expected to draw significant attention from golf enthusiasts worldwide.