Celebs Swap Clubs for Sticks in The Match's Latest Edition

Get ready for a golf spectacle like no other! The 10th installment of The Match is happening over two nights, and it's not your usual golf tournament. This time, the lineup is packed with celebrities from the worlds of sports and entertainment. Wayne Gretzky, Michael Phelps, and Charles Barkley are just a few of the big names teeing off at Breakers West Country Club in West Palm Beach, Florida. The event, taking place on November 21-22, will see these stars teaming up in a 2-on-2 scramble match play format. Gretzky, who is Dustin Johnson's father-in-law, will pair up with Bill Murray. They'll face off against Charles Barkley and Ken Griffey Jr. In another exciting matchup, Olympic gold medalist Michael Phelps will team up with actor Mark Wahlberg against Blake Griffin and comedian Nate Bargatze. The event will culminate in semifinals and finals, with the champion taking home a cool $1 million.

Barkley is no stranger to The Match, having participated eight times before. He even won once, teaming with Phil Mickelson to beat Stephen Curry and Peyton Manning. This shift towards celebrities is a big change from the event's early days, which featured only professional golfers. Tiger Woods and Phil Mickelson headlined the first few competitions, and since then, the event has evolved to include a variety of sports stars and entertainers. The most recent edition saw Rory McIlroy claim victory in a skins format against Lexi Thompson, Rose Zhang, and Max Homa. This latest installment continues the trend of celebrity-filled matches, offering a unique blend of sports and entertainment.

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