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Report: Tiger Woods, Phil Mickelson “Match” set to return in 2019 and 2020
The match between Tiger Woods and Phil Mickelson was one of the most talked about events in the world of golf in 2018, and it appears that the alternative event is one that we will see more of in the future.
According to this report from Golf Digest, Woods and Mickelson signed a three-year deal, which locked in an annual event involving the two men until 2020.
Turner’s three-year deal is with both Woods’ and Mickelson’s business companies, so you can certainly expect both men to be involved in the following two events. However, as per the report, the next match-up is highly likely to be a team event, which will draw an extra two players to the contest, along with Woods and Mickelson.
Neither Turner, nor WarnerMedia revealed just how many people bought the event which had a price tag of $19.95, but according to a source from Golf Digest, the number of subscribers was almost one million.
That number of just under one million subscribers to the original contest will come as a surprise to many. As of now it is not yet known whether or not the next installment in this series will be pay-per-view; however, with almost one million subscribers and significant sponsors who were on board for the first showdown, there appears to be more than enough interest and support to continue to put up substantial prize funds for the players involved.
GolfWRXers, who would you like to see star in a team event alongside Woods and Mickelson in 2019? Should Tiger and Phil team up, or remain on opposite sides?
Let us know what you think!
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Five Things We Learned: Thursday at the PGA Championship
It was a year ago that we the north, found ourselves with toes and fingers crossed. The Oak Hill PGA Championship of 2023 finished on schedule, despite the iffiness of weather in upstate New York. It’s 75 degrees today across the Niagara Frontier, which makes it two out of three (2022 was the same way) for sultry, unseasonal weather.
Louisville is, let’s be honest, a much better bet for a May PGA Championship, and Valhalla is an exciting venue for the year’s second major championship on the men’s circuit. Brooks Koepka came in as the defending champion, and Rory McIlroy arrived as the last golfer to win a major at the Nicklaus-designed course. That was a decade ago, and lord, have things changed in the world and golf.
Day one at Valhalla offered walk-in eagles, buckets of birdies, and potential for a record-low, winner’s score. We’ll get right to the meat of the matter, with five things that we learned. After all, if you can make par from the muck, anything’s possible in the land of the horses.
Cam Smith made par from here …#PGAChamp pic.twitter.com/BY5ZFCiH45
— PGA Championship (@PGAChampionship) May 16, 2024
1. X marks this spot
Xander Schauffele went head to head last Sunday with Rory McIlroy, at least on the practice green. By the end of the round, Rors had won for a fourth time at Charlotte, while the X Man sat scratching his head, wondering what went wrong. Fortunately for us, Xander didn’t sulk.
The San Diego State alumnus absolutely torched Jack’s track with 62. Four birdies on the front nine, were followed by five more on the inward side. Schauffele never looked as if bogey was a consideration, and he might have gone even lower. Despite winning the Covid-delayed Gold medal at the Japan Olympics (I consider it a major, btdubs) Schauffele continues to chase an initial men’s major, and the validation that it brings. If 62 doesn’t get you over the hump, who knows what will.
Cam Smith made par from here …#PGAChamp pic.twitter.com/BY5ZFCiH45
— PGA Championship (@PGAChampionship) May 16, 2024
2. Scottie starts strong? Aye.
Last month, Mr. Scheffler won a second green jacket at Augusta National. Last year in Rochester, Mr. Scheffler tied for second in this event. Mr. Scheffler began play today with a walk-in eagle, a one-hop affair that never looked as if it might go anywhere but to its home. Scheffler had a few rough holes, but that’s to be expected from a new dad. Each time he made bogey, he bounced back with birdie, so he has that short memory that winners crave. Surprisingly, Scheffler failed to manage one last birdie at the reachable 18th. Perhaps that miss will motivate him in round two.
Scottie’s shot was so nice we had to see it twice ?#PGAChamp pic.twitter.com/eR1UUsyi3a
— PGA Championship (@PGAChampionship) May 16, 2024
3. LIV Check-In
It’s good to check in on the departed from time to time, to ensure that the fellows formerly known as PGA Tour members are doing well. It’s safe to say that some of them can still play. Defending champion Brooks Koepka posted 67 on the day, He had an eagle and three birdies on the day, with only a stumble at the 17th. He’s tied for 7th. Bryson DeChambeau made an eagle of his own, but also had a bogey, at the 12th hole. He cohabits eleventh position with Cameron Smith, who ALSO had a bogey on his card. They are one shot behind Koepka, and a fistful more behind the leader.
ON THE MONEY ?
Bryson DeChambeau for eagle! #PGAChamp pic.twitter.com/Gz24VikAGQ
— PGA Championship (@PGAChampionship) May 16, 2024
4. Sahith and Tony at Schauffele’s heels
Both Finau and Theegala represent a special sort of athletic golfer. Their power and their charisma blend to draw golf fans to their groups. Let’s be honest, too, and say that they don’t look like the traditional professional golfer. As much as Tiger Woods did in the 1990s, they have the power to bring greater diversity to the sport.
In terms of their play today, well, only Xander was better. Finau had a clean card, with six birdies and twelve pars. Theegala had seven birdies, ten pars, and one bogey. Each combined power and finesse to insert themselves squarely in contention, ahead of round two. How will they, and Xander as well, manage the afternoon putting surface on Friday? That’s the great unknown!
SAHITH. THEEGALA. ?
This hole out puts him in a tie for the lead early at the #PGAChamp.
? @PGAChampionship pic.twitter.com/s3vLZNBQI7
— Golf Channel (@GolfChannel) May 16, 2024
5. All those other guys are here!
Rory, Tom Kim, Collin, and Viktor are all at minus-three or lower. Valhalla may not be a traditional golf course, but it is the type of course that the world’s best play well. McIlroy currently sits at minus-five, tied with Robert MacIntyre, Kim, and three others in fourth position. Maverick McNealy finished fast to reach the same figure, as did Tom Hoge. Morikawa closed with birdie to join the sextet at five below. Both Scheffler and Morikawa finished their rounds late on Thursday, meaning they should see smoother greens on Friday morning. If someone is a betting sould, wiser wagers could not be placed on better names than those two, two-time, major champions. Rory will tee off in Friday’s afternoon wave but, hey, he’s Rory, and he won going away last week at Quail Hollow, a course not unlike Valhalla.
The 2020 PGA Champion is making moves.
A solid approach shot from Collin Morikawa ?#PGAChamp pic.twitter.com/DpD7QNfbSM
— PGA Championship (@PGAChampionship) May 16, 2024
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Photos from the 2024 PGA Championship
GolfWRX is on site this week at Valhalla Golf Club in Louisville, Kentucky, for the PGA Championship.
While we see fewer equipment changes and new gear seeding at major championships, we get a look at custom gear and looks into the bags of players we rarely see, which is just as exciting. In the case of the PGA Championship, this means a look at the gear some of the PGA Professionals who qualified for the tournament will be gaming, and LIV players, such as Jon Rahm and Patrick Reed.
Check out links to all our albums from Valhalla below and check back throughout the week as we continue to update.
General Albums
WITB Albums
- Michael Block – WITB – 2024 PGA Championship
- Patrick Reed – WITB – 2024 PGA Championship
- Cam Smith – WITB – 2024 PGA Championship
- Brooks Koepka – WITB – 2024 PGA Championship
- Josh Speight – WITB – 2024 PGA Championship
- Takumi Kanaya – WITB – 2024 PGA Championship
- Kyle Mendoza – WITB – 2024 PGA Championship
- Adrian Meronk – WITB – 2024 PGA Championship
- Jordan Smith – WITB – 2024 PGA Championship
- Jeremy Wells – WITB – 2024 PGA Championship
- Jared Jones – WITB – 2024 PGA Championship
- John Somers – WITB – 2024 PGA Championship
- Larkin Gross – WITB – 2024 PGA Championship
- Tracy Phillips – WITB – 2024 PGA Championship
- Jon Rahm – WITB – 2024 PGA Championship
- Keita Nakajima – WITB – 2024 PGA Championship
- Kazuma Kobori – WITB – 2024 PGA Championship
- David Puig – WITB – 2024 PGA Championship
- Ryan Van Velzen – WITB – 2024 PGA Championship
- Brad Marek – WITB – 2024 PGA Championship
- Chris Gotterup – WITB – 2024 PGA Championship
- Rich Beem WITB – 2024 PGA Championship
- Phil Mickelson – WITB – 2024 PGA Championship
- Matt Dobyns – WITB – 2024 PGA Championship
- Lucas Herbert – WITB – 2024 PGA Championship
- Jason Dufner – WITB – 2024 PGA Championship
- John Daly – WITB – 2024 PGA Championship
- Taylor Gooch – WITB – 2024 PGA Championship
- Dean Burmester – WITB – 2024 PGA Championship
- Joaquin Niemann – WITB – 2024 PGA Championship
- Dustin Johnson – WITB – 2024 PGA Championship
Pullout Albums
- Ping putter covers – 2024 PGA Championship
- Bettinardi covers – 2024 PGA Championship
- Cameron putter covers – 2024 PGA Championship
- Max Homa – Titleist 2 wood – 2024 PGA Championship
- Scotty Cameron experimental putter shaft by UST – 2024 PGA Championship
- Joaquin Niemann – new Ping putter – 2024 PGA Championship
- Brooks Koepka’s new Cameron putter – 2024 PGA Championship
- Rickie Fowler’s Cobra bag and Aerojet driver – 2024 PGA Championship
- Super Stroke grip – 2024 PGA Championship
- Tiger Woods – 2024 PGA Championship
- Michael Block’s new TaylorMade “Proto” 7-iron, from address – 2024 PGA Championship
- Odyssey putter covers – 2024 PGA Championship
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2putttom
Dec 30, 2018 at 12:21 am
Mickelson & Perez, Tiger and Captain America.
2putttom
Dec 30, 2018 at 12:17 am
” however, as per the report, the next match-up is highly likely to be a team event, which will draw an extra two players to the contest, along with Woods and Mickelson.”
wonderful !
William Davis
Dec 27, 2018 at 3:32 pm
They probably know this is all very tacky but then their egos take over.
Lovejoy
Dec 27, 2018 at 3:20 pm
There is a failure to distinguish between those who are interested because they are involved with golf in some way and the armchair sports viewers who will watch anything that’s being touted as ‘big’,although a million viewers worldwide doesn’t sound that brilliant to me.
It will probably go down as one of the tackiest and most turgid events in sports tv history.
kevin
Dec 27, 2018 at 2:42 pm
i don’t get why so many demand them to donate to charity. if they can generate viewers and everyone involved sees a profit, why should they be obligated to donate to charity. these two donate millions to charity already. does any other athlete who capitlizes on their name, ability, or likeness feel obligated to donate to charity.
are the same people demanding michael jordan donate his shoe profits to charity?
what is the specific net worth of someone need to be before they ‘should donate everything to charity because they already have enough money’
JThunder
Dec 27, 2018 at 6:36 pm
“what is the specific net worth of someone need to be before they ‘should donate everything to charity because they already have enough money’”
whatever the amount is, it’s far, far below what Woods and Mickelson make. And, yes, people say the same about Michael Jordan, and folks in every walk of life who make ludicrously inflated incomes due to the rigging of the system and the complete (brainwashed) misalignment of values in the world.
Based on average US household income (not individual); most families would have to work for 15,000 years to accumulate Woods’ net worth.
If you don’t think that’s wrong, then you’re part of the problem.
Go on, tell me “But he earns it! He deserves it!”… then remind me how “entitled” people are for wanting food, shelter, clothing and medical care…
Jon
Dec 31, 2018 at 12:55 pm
Less than .1% of the people in this world have a better work ethic/drive than Tiger Woods. Look up his “daily” regimen. He has earned everything he has received.
You’re right. It would take 15,000 years for average individual to accumulate that wealth. But the average individual will never be able to play golf at Tiger’s level. NEVER.
Do a little research next time before you start hating on athletes and their money. Tiger’s foundation has served more than 175,000 students and employees 1,000 educators each year. Those students have a 98.7% college graduation rate. Pretty sure he is doing is fair share.
Euan Hardman
Dec 27, 2018 at 1:58 pm
NO,NO,NO,NO,NO,NO,NO,NO,NO,NO………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….NO,NO,NO,NO. Do I make myself clear?
Scheiss
Dec 27, 2018 at 4:19 pm
No
mlecuni
Dec 27, 2018 at 1:39 pm
“One of the most talked about events in the world of golf in 2018”
This website deserves better articles.
Kirkland ball
Dec 27, 2018 at 1:23 pm
Why
joro
Dec 27, 2018 at 12:35 pm
What a damn Money making sham. Let them play for their own money, then donate the winnings to a good charity, then it would be bearable. This is nothing but a money maker for all concerned and that is not right, they have lowered themselves to a “Rocky” like status. Bother to watch it ? NO, care about it NO, respect them both, NO.
Forger it guys, show some pride.
Mv
Dec 27, 2018 at 12:20 pm
I’m looking forward to it. Its a form of entertainment and I enjoy match play.
Also Woods is certainly not past his prime.
Gunter Eisenberg
Dec 27, 2018 at 10:34 am
If all the winnings went to charity this farce of a game might be faintly bearable to watch.
Norm Wayland
Dec 27, 2018 at 10:26 am
Will they allow Golf Carts or Wheelchairs on the greens?
Potty breaks every 3 holes.
Didn’t watch — won’t watch.
Worm Nayland
Dec 27, 2018 at 11:40 am
Right on, Norm.
dixiedoc
Dec 27, 2018 at 10:21 am
My first question is why. Me second question is what holes are they going to put the windmills and clown face. Ridiculous
Appletree
Dec 27, 2018 at 10:20 am
The first post above by Thomas A is right on the button. These 2 are making a mockery of the game and all the good they have contributed to the development of this great sport is going down in a sad show of excessive hubris. Why don’t they contribute $9 million each and give it to a good cause. This is turning into a sad clown show.
Thomas A
Dec 27, 2018 at 9:58 am
Seriously ridiculous. The $9 million should go to charity. Neither of these 1%’ers need a handout like that. They’ve reduced themselves to festival golf.
Ryan
Dec 27, 2018 at 10:53 am
“One of the most talked about.events in the world of golf in 2018”
1) are they commenting that it was good?
2) I know no one that actually watched the event even when it was free
3) I suppose the many people that were talking about it were also at the inauguration
4) what an embarrassment. Granted that Woods and Mickelson helped the game of golf 20 years ago, if this joke was held in 2000, maybe
5) and yes. Donate it to charity
6) I enjoyed the skins game. At least it was fun
JP
Dec 27, 2018 at 9:19 am
I’m headed to the kitchen to grab a couple forks… TO GOUGE MY EYEBALLS OUT!!!!
For the love of god, this should have never happened in the first place. Two old men out of their prime. Such a desperate cash grab. So sad.
dat
Dec 27, 2018 at 10:03 am
cya later, hater
JP
Dec 27, 2018 at 1:33 pm
Haters are probably the majority when it comes to this garbage.
Roy
Dec 27, 2018 at 11:34 am
You would have preferred a couple of younger players like Jordan and Rickie?? With all the victories they had last year would have made for a great match….
JP
Dec 27, 2018 at 7:49 pm
I don’t think there is any heads up match worth paying for with the field as it is.
And how piss poor was the 2018 match set up? They finished in complete darkness. Had to use flashlights and replay the par 3 over and over and over because balls would be lost if they hit anything bigger than short irons. Hahaha