Golf’s back … ish.
While we’re still a month away from the PGA Tour’s return, competitive golf is coming to a screen near you. This Sunday, May 17 from 2-6 p.m. ET, Rory McIlroy and Dustin Johnson will take on Rickie Fowler and Matthew Wolff in TaylorMade Driving Relief, a charity skins match to benefit COVID-19 relief.
The event will be held at famed Seminole Golf Club with special precautions, including no fans.
Rickie and his wife, Allison Stokke Fowler, had some fun with the idea of golf returning without a gallery. The two shot a video in their backyard in Jupiter, Florida, titled “Crowd Control.” The Farmers Insurance spot will hit the air as early as late Friday/early Saturday and will also run during TaylorMade Driving Relief.
Here’s an exclusive first look:
In addition to “Crowd Control,” the following PSA – also shot by Allison – features Rickie talking about Farmers’ $1 million pledge to Off Their Plate, a fundraising initiative through World Central Kitchen that helps frontline COVID-19 healthcare workers and impacted restaurant shift employees. The PSA will air before and during the TaylorMade Driving Relief.
In line with social distancing, both videos were Fowler family productions, with Rickie and Allison doing all the filming at their home.
“It’s a privilege to support this event, alongside our brand ambassador Rickie Fowler, and provide much needed funds to Off Their Plate, so they can continue to help those most impacted in this uncertain time,” said Farmers Insurance CEO Jeff Dailey.
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