Capital Oneโs โThe Match: Champions For Changeโ charity golfing event is happening once again โ with the formal announcement that PGA GOAT Phil Mickelson and legendary NBA star Charles Barkley will be facing off against the equally heavyweight duo of two-time NBA MVP Steph Curry and five-time NFL MVP Peyton Manning. It will, however, be the first time โThe Matchโ has gone ahead without Tiger Woods.
โIโm excited to return for the third edition of Capital Oneโs โThe Matchโ and get out on the course with these three legendary athletes,โ says Mickelson.
โWhile we may need a handicap for Chuck, Iโm looking forward to playing with Peyton and Stephen, and to help raise money for another important cause. Itโs also going to give fans and viewers an up-close look at Stone Canyon Golf Club โ a place that Iโm extremely proud of and excited to show how special it is.โ
For the uninitiated, although this is a sanctioned PGA event, the format differs from your stock standard golf competition โ in the sense that itโs far more lighthearted. Players are micโd up the entire time, thereโs a special โCart Camโ, and as to be expected, banter is plentiful. All for a good cause, of course.
This year, โThe Match: Champions For Changeโ will be financially contributing towards Historically Black Colleges & Universities (HBCUs); in addition to raising awareness about racial diversity, equality, and general inclusion. Something Mickelson, Curry, Barkley, and Manning have long supported.
โThe Match: Champions For Changeโ 2020 will air in the States on November 27th.
