The Match: Tiger vs. Phil
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The Match: Tiger vs. Phil was a head-to-head match play golf challenge played on November 23, 2018 between Tiger Woods and Phil Mickelson, at the Shadow Creek Golf Course in North Las Vegas, Nevada. The purse for the unofficial PGA Tour event was $9 million, with the winner taking the entire amount. Mickelson won the match after 22 holes, including four playoff holes. After the success of the event, it became the first in an irregular series of events under the brand of The Match, with both Mickelson and Woods participating in the rematch (Champions for Charity), and Mickelson also participating in the two editions after that.
Tournament information | |
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Dates | November 23, 2018 |
Location | North Las Vegas, Nevada 36.258°N 115.105°W / 36.258; -115.105 |
Course(s) | Shadow Creek Golf Course |
Format | Match play |
Statistics | |
Par | 72 |
Length | 7,560 yd (6,910 m) |
Prize fund | US$9,000,000 |
Champion | |
Phil Mickelson | |
22 holes | |
Location map | |
The event was marketed as a pay per view by Turner Sports via Bleacher Report Live, but technical issues with the over-the-top distribution of the PPV forced the event to instead be streamed for free; Turner and other providers subsequently offered refunds.