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The seventh installment of “The Match” tees off on Saturday — that includes {golfing} superstars Tiger Woods, Rory McIlroy, Justin Thomas and Jordan Spieth — however other than placing collectively a helluva foursome, the occasion has already raised greater than $2.5 million for hurricane reduction!
TMZ Sports activities talked to Bryan Zuriff — simply days earlier than the occasion — and whereas the ‘Match’ creator is completely pumped for the golf, he says he is most proud in regards to the unbelievable sum of money they’ve raised for charity.
“What I am actually most happy with is the cash we have raised. To date we have raised $33 million in our occasion, and we’re gonna do nice on this one. We’re already north of $2 million for hurricane reduction earlier than we tee off.”
Zuriff continued … “The truth that we’re in a position to assist so many individuals with these occasions, and in addition make it worthwhile for the community, it is a testomony to what we do.”
The cash from this 12 months’s match (which guarantees to be considerably greater than $2 mil) will go towards hurricane reduction. Florida has been hit onerous by storms this 12 months … together with Hurricane Ian.
Earlier editions of “The Match” have benefited causes like COVID-19 reduction and assist of HBCUs.
As for the precise recreation … it is Woods (unranked — however, he is Tiger) and Rory (#1 on the planet) in opposition to Justin (#8 on the planet) and Jordan (#14 on the planet). The 12-hole spherical — “greatest ball” guidelines — will likely be performed at Pelican Golf Membership in Belleair, FL.
For instance … say the blokes pull as much as the primary gap. Tiger shoots a 3, and Rory and 4. The Woods/McIlroy group would use their greatest rating … TW’s 3. Similar goes for Justin and Jordan.
As at all times, Charles Barkley will likely be a part of the commentary group (if anybody can break down a swing, it is Chuck).
Previous variations of “The Match” have featured superstars like Tom Brady, Peyton Manning and Patrick Mahomes, amongst others.
The golf guarantees to be higher this time round … and the betting odds are nearly even. So, who wins?? Keep tuned.