Tiger Woods, Phil Mickelson, Tom Brady and Peyton Manning will face off Sunday afternoon at Woods’ home course, Medalist Golf Club, in a charity match that will raise $10 million for coronavirus relief. The team of Woods and Manning is a considerable betting favorite heading into the match, but with such a long layoff from competition for both pros, anything could happen.
The Match will begin at 3:00 p.m. ET on TNT.
Here’s a look at the format for Sunday’s event. On the front nine, the teams will be playing four-ball, or best ball. Each golfer will play his own ball, and the team will card the lowest of the two scores on a given hole. Brady and Manning will also be given a total of three handicap strokes throughout the front nine.
On the back nine, the format will shift to a modified alternate shot. All four players will tee off, each team will pick one of those shots to play from, and then partners will alternate shots.
Via the PGA Tour:
“Four-Ball will be the format on holes 1-9. The amateur player will be given three handicap strokes on the nine; one stroke each on a par 3, par 4 and par 5 on holes to be identified by the committee.
Modified Alternate Shot will be the format on holes 10-18. On every hole, each player will play from the teeing area. A ball will be chosen be in-play and strokes are played on an alternating basis until the hole is decided, under the Rules of Golf covering Foursomes.”
There will also be a few sideshows. The group will play the entire fifth hole using just one club, which should be fascinating. In addition, Charles Barkley will play a single hole as part of a charity wager.
The Match: Champions for Charity free trivia game
The Match: Champions for Charityis finally here, pitting Tiger Woods and Peyton Manning against Phil Mickelson and Tom Brady in a charity match to raise money for COVID-19 relief efforts.
USA TODAY has released a new, special trivia game around The Match: Champions for Charity, which you can take part in absolutely free. It’s easy to participate and adds some extra excitement to Sunday’s event.
The Match: Trivia – How to play
- Sign up for free at USA TODAY Trivia
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- Answer each question with how you believe The Match will play out
- Sit back and watch your “My Stats” results to see how you’re doing
- Don’t forget to also take part in the in-event trivia, too
Sign up now for USA TODAY’s The Match trivia game.
