Tom Brady and Peyton Manning
The playing partners of Tiger Woods and Phil Mickelson in "The Match: Champions for Charity" on May 24, 2020, were two legends from the National Football League (NFL). Tiger Woods partnered with former Indianapolis Colts and Denver Broncos quarterback Peyton Manning, while Phil Mickelson teamed up with then-Tampa Bay Buccaneers (and long-time Patriots) quarterback Tom Brady. The event marked the second iteration of "The Match" but was the first time professional golfers were paired with celebrity athletes, significantly raising the entertainment factor.
The unique foursome brought together four of the most recognizable and competitive figures in American sports history, with a combined total of over 15 Major Championships and 7 Super Bowl victories between them at the time. The event was held at Woods' home course, the prestigious Medalist Golf Club in Hobe Sound, Florida. The format consisted of a Four-Ball (Best Ball) competition on the front nine, which shifted to a Modified Alternate Shot format on the back nine, a structure designed to showcase both the pros' brilliance and the amateurs' clutch moments.
The match itself was a highly anticipated event, particularly because it was broadcast live on network television during the height of the COVID-19 pandemic, providing much-needed live sports content for a global audience. The format delivered excitement, especially when both NFL quarterbacks were struggling early. Tom Brady provided a highlight moment that quickly went viral on the 7th hole when he holed out from the fairway for an improbable birdie, silencing analyst Charles Barkley who had been humorously criticizing his play.
Ultimately, the team of Tiger Woods and Peyton Manning emerged victorious, defeating Phil Mickelson and Tom Brady 1-up. The competition was about more than just bragging rights; it was a massively successful charity event. Through a combination of television revenue, corporate donations, and on-course challenges, "The Match: Champions for Charity" raised over $20 million for various COVID-19 relief efforts, far surpassing its initial goal and establishing a new benchmark for televised golf exhibitions.
Tiger Woods was teaming up with Peyton Manning and Phil Mickelson was playing with Tom Brady.
The Match was a charity event and all donations and funds raised from the event are donated to relief efforts for the COVID-19 pandemic.
As part of the competitive play, there also was on-course challenges to raise additional charitable funds.
The event was held at the Medalist Golf Club in Hobe Sound Florida, a course dozens of PGA Tour players call home, including Woods.
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