Phil Mickelson defeats Tiger Woods in 'The Match' to clinch $9 million
Relive all the action as two golfing greats went head-to-head in Las Vegas
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Your support makes all the difference.Phil Mickelson beat Tiger Woods in overtime Friday in their $9 million pay-per-view match in Las Vegas.
Mickelson won on the 22nd hole, making a 4-foot birdie putt on a specially set up 93-yard, par 3. The match at Shadow Creek Golf Club finished under floodlights.
Mickelson said to Woods after the match: "Just know I will never let you live that down. It's not the Masters or the U.S. Open, but it is nice to have a little something on you."
Woods said he enjoyed the match, even if he was on the losing end.
"You couldn't have made this event any better than it was," he said. "It was back and forth and very competitive on a golf course that was playing on the tricky side."
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Preview
When does it start?
The contest takes place on November 23 with the two players set to tee-off at 20:00 UK time.
What is at stake?
As well as the $9m winner takes all prize, the pair will set each other a number of side challenges with $200,000 said to be wagered between them on birdieing the first hole alone.
Can you watch it on TV in the UK?
Sky Sports Golf acquired the rights to the event late on Thursday evening and the live broadcast is set to begin on Friday at 20:00 UK time. Subscribers will be able to stream the whole event live via SkyGo.
In the US, the event is being broadcast on pay-per-view at the price of $19.99 by Bleacher Report Live and other cable service providers.
Odds...
Tiger Woods (4/9)
Phil Mickelson (7/4)
Woods vs Mickelson 1UP (4)
"Be the right club today," Mickelson says as he comes about two foot from a hole-in-one. Woods lands on the other side of the green. Almost every shot he's played as been pushed out right.
$100,000 -> Mickelson
Woods vs Mickelson 1UP (5)
Mickelson can't take advantage though, leaving his putt short. Woods has another squeaky short putt but finds the hole to say one-down.
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Woods vs Mickelson 1UP (5)
If this match is a model for the future, golf's participation is set to cut 75% and the remaining players aren't ones you'll relish having in your fourball.
Woods vs Mickelson 1UP (6)
Both players are now on the green at the par-4 sixth with birdie putts. Woods pushes it, yet again, and we're not talking fractional but a good six inches right of the hole. Mickelson has the chance to go two-up but misses. Both players are lowering to the occasion rather than hoisting it from the dark hole. The question is just how low can they go?
Woods vs Mickelson 1UP (6)
Brace yourself. Tiger Woods has hit a ball straight off the tee for the first time since the Tour Championship. Mickelson, meanwhile, is doing his best to mutate into Bubba Watson hitting a banana slice which might make an 18-handicapper proud.
Woods vs Mickelson 1UP (6)
Woods is now offering Mickelson $200,000 on who wins hole 7. Mickelson asks for 3/2 odds. Woods declines. Riveting stuff...
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