‘The Match II’ report card: Tiger’s putter keeps him from an A; Brady rebounded

As well-intentioned as the TaylorMade Driving Relief event was last weekend, it left much to be desired in terms of entertainment. For a sports-starved nation hoping to catch a little trash talk and a tiny bit of relief from the monotony of …

Phil Mickelson and Tiger Woods wait to play from the tenth tee during The Match: Champions For Charity at Medalist Golf Club on May 24, 2020 in Hobe Sound, Florida. (Photo by Mike Ehrmann/Getty Images for The Match)

Golf: B-

It was sloppy, especially through the first eight or so holes, although that’s probably to be expected with conditions that weren’t exactly ideal. Most important, it seemed to matter. Both teams were awfully chatty through the front nine, but the only discussion through the last few holes was Mickelson’s attempt to coach Brady to the finish line.

The real winner was us. In an uncertain time, one that’s ripped families apart and turned daily life upside-down, this was an afternoon of competition, good-natured ribbing and a few genuine golf memories. It felt … normal.

And many of us had forgotten what that feels like.

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