The ninth episode of Capital One’s The Match is Monday night. For the first time in the history of this event, two of his players from the LPGA will be represented.
However, it is not a battle of the sexes. Instead, it will be a mixed competition, with women playing alongside men. However, a winner will be declared in each individual skin event.
This year’s version will feature LPGA superstars Lexi Thompson and Rose Chan. Rory McIlroy will be back on the PGA Tour and he will be joined by Max Homa. Thompson and McIlroy will play together, while Chan and Homa will play as a pair.
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Capital One The Match Information:
where: The Park at West Palm Beach
when: February 26, 2024
time: 6:30pm ET
format: 12 hole skin game
Capital One’s players of the match:
This year, a veteran was paired with two of golf’s up-and-coming superstars.
Thompson, who won the LPGA 11 times, has become a household name. She’s used to playing with players and turned heads when she teed it up at the Shriners Children’s Open in Las Vegas.
“This is not a normal tournament where it’s all done individually and we can get on the mic and do some trash-talking stuff. It’s a good group of us, so it’s going to be a fun time,” Thompson said. Saidby LPGA.com.
Chan has only been a professional golfer for less than a year, but he has already stolen the hearts of many.
She became the first woman to win in her LPGA debut since Beverly Hanson accomplished the feat in 1951. It was accomplished shortly after she won her second straight NCAA individual title. Zhang also won last year’s Augusta National Women’s Amateur.
It’s clear she’s up for a fight.
McIlroy, on the other hand, doesn’t need much introduction. He has four major titles and has won 24 times on the PGA Tour. His resume speaks for itself, as he is undoubtedly one of the best players in the world right now.
He previously competed in this event alongside Tiger Woods when Justin Thomas and Jordan Spieth narrowly defeated him.
This will be Homa’s first appearance at a charity event. He has won his 6 times on the PGA Tour and has become a fan favorite.
Homa’s laid-back demeanor on social media is beloved by many, but he is a forceful player with the club in his hands.
How to watch Capital One’s The Match and the broadcast team:
Fans can tune in on TNT at 6:30 PM ET to watch this 12-hole skins match played under the lights for the second year in a row.
NBA host Ernie Johnson will take over broadcasting duties. His colleague and Match veteran Charles Barkley also provides insight.
Covering the golf side of things is former major champion Trevor Immelman, who was a featured analyst on previous versions of “The Match.” LPGA golfer Christina Kim, artist, producer and avid golfer DJ Khaled, and Paul Bissonnette of the NHL’s TNT will also join the broadcast team.
Kathryn Tappen will be in charge of on-course reporting.
How to stream Capital One’s The Match:
Fans can also stream the game as TNT, TruTV, HLN, and Max’s B/R Sports add-on will feature a simulcast of the event. Bleacher Report will also feature digital and social media coverage, including extensive highlights and other types of content.
Capital One’s The Match Format:
This rendition makes some changes to the format. However, one thing that remains the same is that matches are played over 12 holes.
Men and women play together, but not as a team. Each person plays individually in skin matches.
All four players use the same tee for the four par 3 holes. The remaining eight holes will be played from different tees.
Each hole is worth a specified amount of money for charity, and the player who raises the most money through skins is declared the winner.
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