Woods Defeats Mickelson "This Time a 1-Hole Victory"

Woods-Manning vs Mickelson-Brady '2-on-2 Match' Raises 24.8 Billion KRW for 'COVID-19' Relief Fund

Tiger Woods (right) is taking a commemorative photo with players immediately after 'The Match.' Herbie Sound (Florida, USA) = Getty Images / Multibits

[Asia Economy Golf Specialist Reporter Kim Hyun-jun] "Team Woods won."

The story of 'The Return of the Golf Emperor' Tiger Woods clashing with Phil Mickelson (both from the USA) on the 25th (Korean time) at the Medalist Golf Club (par 72) in Hobe Sound, Florida, USA, in 'The Match: Champions for Charity.' With the global tours suspended due to the spread of the novel coronavirus infection (COVID-19), golf fans' attention was focused, and it added significance that a whopping 20 million dollars (24.8 billion KRW) was raised as a fund to overcome COVID-19.

Woods and Mickelson previously held the event 'Capital One The Match: Tiger vs Phil' in November 2018 at Shadow Creek Golf Course in Las Vegas, Nevada, USA. Mickelson won after a close battle extending to the 4th playoff hole, taking the entire 9 million dollar prize. This time is considered the 'Match of the Century Part 2.' This year, NFL stars Peyton Manning and Tom Brady (both from the USA) joined. Woods and Manning teamed up against Brady and Mickelson.

Woods and Manning won by '1 hole difference.' In the front 9 holes foursome (where two players each play and the better score is chosen), they took holes 3, 4, and 6 to gain the upper hand. Mickelson and Brady counterattacked in the back 9 holes modified foursome (each player hits a tee shot, then the better ball is selected, and the two teammates alternate shots thereafter), but only managed to recover 2 holes, including holes 11 and 14. The last 4 holes were tied.

Due to bad weather, the match was delayed for nearly an hour, with heavy rain showers continuing. However, Woods and Mickelson created a cheerful atmosphere wearing shorts and wore microphones to have real-time conversations with the broadcast team. As in 2018, spectators were not allowed, and considering COVID-19, only essential personnel were allowed on the course, with players driving the carts themselves. Immediately after the match, they exchanged 'fist bumps.'

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