[Golf Topic] Woods' Mind Games "Trash Talk with Mickelson Has Begun"

Tiger Woods (right) and Phil Mickelson

[Asia Economy Reporter No Woo-rae] ○…The 'resurrected golf emperor' Tiger Woods is engaging in a war of nerves with veteran Phil Mickelson (both from the USA) ahead of their May match...

In an interview with Golf TV in the US on the 24th (Korean time), Woods said, "We've already started exchanging jokes like trash talk," introducing, "Brady boasting that he has more Super Bowl wins than Manning, or me bragging that I have more major wins than Mickelson." Trash talk refers to the act of using harsh expressions or teasing to break the opponent's spirit during sports games.

Woods is scheduled to clash with Mickelson in May under the title 'The Match: Champions for Charity.' The exact date and location have not yet been decided. They will team up with NFL stars Peyton Manning and Tom Brady (both from the USA) respectively, competing in a 2-on-2 format. This is the second season following their November 2018 showdown for a total prize of $9 million, where Mickelson won after an overtime battle.

Woods said, "Trash talk is a joke we enjoy for fun," adding, "Unlike the match two years ago, this time it will be held as a charity event, so it will have a different meaning." Brady also posted a photo on his social media showing himself and Mickelson much larger, expressing confidence by saying, "It never took much time to beat the Colts (Manning's former team) or Tiger."

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