The Match is back, and this time, it’s an all quarterback edition.
It all started as Tiger Woods vs. Phil Mickelson in 2018, followed by Peyton Manning and Tom Brady joining them. Since then, we’ve seen a mix of golfers and other athletes who are good at golf (Steph Curry!).
On Wednesday, it’s the veteran QBs — Tom Brady and Aaron Rodgers — versus the youngs with Josh Allen and Patrick Mahomes teeing off in Nevada at the Wynn Golf Club.
Before we watch on Wednesday night, let’s go back and look at some of the best moments from past versions of the matchup:
1
The playoff in the first one, 2018
OK, so the first Match wasn’t the best golf to watch, but Phil vs. Tiger in a playoff with the sun setting was entertaining.
2
Justin Verlander trolled Charles Barkley, 2018
Barkley thought he could beat either Tiger or Phil that day the way they were playing, and the Houston Astros pitcher came at him on Twitter:
Barkley saying it’s not good golf. 😂😂 I wanna see Tiger and Phil throw down a challenge bet at him. 100k for double bogey or better on #1. C’mon Charles, I know you got your sticks with you. #TheMatch
— Justin Verlander (@JustinVerlander) November 23, 2018
Live look in at Chuck warming up on 1 tee box. #TheMatch #TheSideMatch #100k pic.twitter.com/OtN4fSIn7x
— Justin Verlander (@JustinVerlander) November 23, 2018
3
Tom Brady splits his pants after hitting an amazing shot, 2020
WHAT THE HELL pic.twitter.com/YNCFF0MBQD
— Timothy Burke (@bubbaprog) May 24, 2020
Tommy doin lots of squats and lunges….🍑 #TheMatch2 pic.twitter.com/QwmcjjHwRl
— Chicken Parm Esq (@Buccigross) May 24, 2020
Of course Brady had to joke about it.
Pants wanted in on social distancing I guess… https://t.co/PJBPyFWowI
— Tom Brady (@TomBrady) May 25, 2020
4
Frankly, anything involving Barkley, multiple years
Charles Barkley: *says anything about the NBA*
NBA fans:pic.twitter.com/rdWXUS65kS
— NOTSportsCenter (@NOTSportsCenter) May 24, 2020
And then Tom Brady does that.
Apparently he just needed some motivation from Charles Barkley. #TheMatch pic.twitter.com/LLASJoPY9l
— The Comeback (@thecomeback) May 24, 2020
5
Brooks Koepka creates another meme, 2021
Everyone loves a good Brooks Koepka meme.
Bryson DeChambeau: “Those guys down there might be in range.”
Brooks Koepka’s reaction says it all😂😬 #CapitalOnesTheMatch pic.twitter.com/q8mcFuMyR7
— The Plugged Lie (@PluggedLiePod) November 26, 2021
It took 4 holes for this. pic.twitter.com/0Ic4CO2GeW
— Andy Nesbitt (@anezbitt) November 26, 2021
6
Bryson DeChambeau hands out Koepka meme cupcakes, 2021
Here’s a pic of the cupcakes Bryson handed out to fans prior to his first tee shot 😂😂#TheMatch pic.twitter.com/uRXdN7dhlO
— Joe Fann (@Joe_Fann) November 26, 2021
