With basketball season still on hold due to the coronavirus pandemic, golf took center stage in the sports world on Sunday. Back in November of 2018, Tiger Woods and Phil Mickelson linked up for 18 holes of match-style play.
For the second edition of “The Match,” Woods and Mickelson added partners. Super Bowl-winning quarterbacks Tom Brady and Peyton Manning joined the pair of professional golfers at Medalist Golf Club in Hobe Sound, Florida. The round of golf was dubbed “Champions for Charity,” with all proceeds going towards COVID-19 relief efforts.
While watching the star-powered golf round, many chimed in on Twitter, including the Golden State Warriors two-time Most Valuable Player. Stephen Curry — well-known as a talented golfer, showed his interest in playing in the next volume of the charity showdown.
Via @StephenCurry30 on Twitter:
now we cooking! The US Open medal convo got my dying….then Phil bout hits the ball. TB12 waiting for the back 9 like Super Bowl LI…I want in on The Match 3 #TheMatch2
— Stephen Curry (@StephenCurry30) May 24, 2020
As a golfer, Curry has competed in the Web.com Tour’s Ellie Mae Classic and the American Century Championship celebrity tournament.
After some poor play from Brady, Miami Heat forward Andre Iguodala advocated for his former Golden State teammate to “save” the competitors in the match.
Via @andre on Twitter:
Yo @StephenCurry30 go save them boys mane!
— andre (@andre) May 24, 2020
The duo of Manning and Woods jumped out to a three-stroke lead heading into the back-nine. However, Mickelson and Brady didn’t go down easy. The pairing mounted a furious comeback, but it wasn’t enough. Woods and Manning were able to hold off Mickelson and Brady for a one-stroke victory.
When it was all said and done, The Match raised $25 million for COVID-19 relief. If Woods and Mickelson call on NBA players for partners in round three of The Match, the Golden State Warriors point guard could be in the field.
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