The Match is back for a ninth time. While the event has become a fun staple on the sports calendar, this iteration features a major change. For the first time, women will be among the competitors.
Rory McIlroy will be joined by Lexi Thompson in West Palm Beach, while Max Homa is teaming up with Rhose Zhang in the live event set for Monday night under the lights.
McIlroy is making his second appearance in The Match. He participated in 2022, when he and Tiger Woods lost to Jordan Spieth and Justin Thomas on Florida’s gulf coast. McIlroy will hope for better results on the other coast, while Homa and Zhang will look to earn a win in their Match debuts.
Here’s what you need to know about the money on the line in the ninth edition of The Match.
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The Match purse: How much money will be donated to charity?
It isn’t yet clear how much money will be donated to charity, but event sponsor Capital One did reveal where the money will be going. This edition of The Match benefits First Tee, a youth organization that aims to make golf affordable and accessible for all children.
The Match has raised more than $38 million for charity over its eight iterations, with different charities and initiatives…
