Day: November 26, 2021

Bryson DeChambeau vs. Brooks Koepka: Live updates from The MatchBryson DeChambeau vs. Brooks Koepka: Live updates from The Match

Nothing better than a little grudge match to follow a holiday dedicated to expressions of gratitude. Bryson DeChambeau and Brooks Koepka finally face off today for your post-Thanksgiving entertainment. Their 12-hole match will start at 4 p.m. Eastern from the Wynn Golf Club in Las Vegas. To add to the intrigue, two all-time trash talkers – Phil Mickelson and Charles Barkley – will be the commentators for today’s competition. Check back here for live updates from this mano-a-mano matchup, which also serves as the fifth edition of The Match. RELATED: Five Things to Know: Wynn GC | Breaking down Brooks vs. Bryson | Top 5 moments in The Match’s history While some have questioned whether the rivalry between these two major champions has been drummed up for the sake of social media engagements, DeChambeau said this week that that is not the case. “I’m looking forward to kicking his butt,” DeChambeau said. “For some reason he doesn’t like me.” Earlier this week, Koepka described his relationship with DeChambeau as “non-existent.” The two have not been paired together since before their beef began, either. Today’s match is an opportunity for fans to finally see the two rivals face off. “I think the whole world wants to see it,” Koepka said, “so giving the people what they want.” Big drives are guaranteed from DeChambeau and Koepka. The bigger question is who will win the war of words. We can’t wait to find out.

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Rickie Fowler announces birth of first childRickie Fowler announces birth of first child

While many used Thanksgiving as an opportunity to post expressions of gratitude on social media, Rickie Fowler’s post stood out as especially meaningful. That’s because Fowler and his wife, Allison Stokke Fowler, used the occasion to announce the birth of their first child. Maya Fowler was born on Nov. 18. “Happy Thanksgiving everyone!” the 2015 PLAYERS champion wrote on Instagram. “As you can see Allison & I are beyond thankful…a whole new meaning to life!! Maya Fowler born 11/18/21 My heart is full!” She was born just four days after another golf star welcomed his first child. Jordan Spieth’s son, Sammy, was born Nov. 14. The birth of Fowler’s first child follows some good news on the course, as well. The five-time TOUR winner finished T3 in last month’s THE CJ CUP @ SUMMIT for his best finish in more than two years. He has made three of four cuts this season to sit 43rd in the FedExCup.

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