It wasn’t the start Tiger Woods wanted, but he finished solidly enough, shooting 3-under over the final 16 holes to scratch out an even-par round of 70.
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The third edition of The Match takes place today. What started as a high-stakes showdown between two of the greatest players in the history of the game has morphed into a jovial exhibition that supports a good cause. Phil Mickelson is the only professional golfer playing today but he will be joined by three stars from other sports: Charles Barkley, Stephen Curry and Peyton Manning. While we won't see Tiger Woods, Barkley's sharp wit and Curry's adeptness in another athletic pursuit (don't forget, he once shot 71 on the Korn Ferry Tour) will be welcomed additions. Mickelson's all-world recovery skills will be put to the test, as well, as he partners with Barkley in today's modified alternate shot. Before The Match: Champions for Change - which is supporting Historically Black Colleges and Universities - gets underway, let's take a peek inside the bags of today's competitors. Phil Mickelson Driver: Callaway Mavrik Sub Zero (8 degrees) Shaft: KBS TD 60 C5 TX @47.5 inches 2-wood: Unknown (club blacked-out) Shaft: Accra TZ6 M5 75 4-wood: Callaway Mavrik Sub Zero (16.5 degrees) Shaft: KBS TD 80 C5 TX Irons: (4-PW) Callaway Epic Forged Or Callaway Epic Forged (4-6) Callaway Apex MB ‘21 (7-PW) Shafts: KBS Tour V 125 S+ Wedges: Callaway PM Grind '19 "Raw" (54-10,60-12,64-10) Shafts: KBS Tour-V 125 S+ Putter: Odyssey WHXG Blade "Phil Mickelson" Grip: SuperStroke Pistol GT Tour Ball: Callaway Chrome Soft X (with Triple Track) Grips: Golf Pride MCC (White-Black) Stephen Curry Driver: Callaway Mavrik Sub Zero Single Diamond (9 degrees) Shaft: Fujikura Ventus Blue 7 X (45 inches) 3-wood: Callaway Mavrik Sub Zero (13.5 degrees) Shaft: Fujikura Ventus Blue 8 X (43 inches) Utility: Callaway Apex UT ‘21 (18 degrees) Shaft: KBS Tour 130X Irons: Callaway Apex Pro Double Dot (4-PW) Shafts: Project X 6.5 Wedges: Callaway Jaws MD5 (50-10S, 56-10S, 60-10S) Shafts: Project X 6.0 Peyton Manning Driver: Callaway Mavrik Sub Zero (10.5) Shaft: Graphite Design Tour AD TP 6 X 3-wood: Callaway Rogue Irons: Callaway Mavrik Pro (3-PW) Shafts: KBS C-Taper Lite 110 S Wedges: Callaway Jaws MD5 (50-10S, 56-10S, 60-10S) Shafts: KBS C-Taper Lite 110 S Putter: Scotty Cameron SB+ Ball: Bridgestone Tour B XS with #18 Putter: Odyssey Toulon Atlanta Ball: Chrome Soft X Grips: Golf Pride Tour Velvet MidSize Charles Barkley Driver: Callaway BB21 (9 degrees) Shaft: Fujikura Ventus Blue 6 X 3-wood: Callaway BB21 (15 degrees) Shaft: Fujikura Ventus Blue 7 X Hybrid: Callaway Mavrik (19 degrees) Irons: PXG Wedges: PXG Putter: PXG
Iowa State golfer Celia Barquin Arozamena was 22 when she was murdered last September.
Corey Conners is a Canadian who now lives in South Florida, so you may not expect cowboy boots to be part of his wardrobe. He was wearing a pair around his house earlier this week, though. The boots, which he earned for winning last year’s Valero Texas Open, gave him a boost of “positive energy� during these tough times, he said. Conners was scheduled to defend his title this week at TPC San Antonio before the coronavirus pandemic put the world on hold. Conners made 10 birdies in his final round last year to become the first Monday qualifier to win on TOUR since 2010. He took some time Wednesday to meet with reporters in a conference call. Conners and his wife, Malory, also will be going live on the PGA TOUR’s Instagram account at 7 p.m. Wednesday. Here are some highlights from Wednesday’s call: What have you been up to? I’ve had the clubs away for the most part. I don’t really have a plan for getting back into competitive mode. I’ve just been trying to stay inside, enjoying time with my wife, a little bit of reading and Xbox and doing workouts in the gym in our house, trying to stay in good shape. What’s your favorite book you’ve read, and what Xbox games have you played? I read the book Pound the Stone. It’s a really good book about work ethic. It’s by Josh Metcalf. He has another one called Chop Wood, Carry Water. As for Xbox, it’s pretty simple right now. I’ve never had a game system or been a gamer but I’ve been playing NHL and racing games. That’s pretty much it. I’m just trying to peck away at the NHL to get my skills respectable enough where I could challenge some people online, but right now I have a lot of work to do there. Can you start by taking us back through your memories of last year’s win? I have a lot of great memories. It’s been a sort of refreshing mental activity to remember the good stuff I did last year and getting my first win. There were a lot of highs from that week, especially from that last round. Making 10 birdies was pretty awesome, and proving to myself that I was able to get it done was pretty awesome. I’m looking forward to getting back in that position. When you look back at that final round, there were a lot of ups and downs. When you look back at your emotions that day, what stands out? Things were pretty high after the first five holes. I made four birdies and got off to a terrific start. Then making four bogeys to finish the front nine was definitely a low but I learned a lot from that moment. I had gotten ahead of myself. Making the turn, I was able to reset. I was able to make some birdies starting the back nine and I didn’t get ahead of myself that time. I was really focused and relaxed. Even within the round I learned some things. You were in a position to represent Canada in the Olympics, but they were obviously postponed. How disappointed are you? Obviously it was disappointing. I’d worked really hard. It was a goal of mine the past couple years. Things have happened that are out of my control, but it’s still motivating. Representing Canada in Japan would be a really awesome achievement and a dream come true. Ever since golf was announced in the Olympics, I’ve wanted to represent Canada. Does Malory still get recognized from the telecast? Yeah, for sure. She’s been getting some love this week as we kind of look back on last year and her emotions. It was pretty awesome. People definitely still recognize her. There were a lot of instances after the win where we’d be in an airport or restaurant where people would recognize.
