The Match 2024, the ninth edition of the charity golf event, made history by featuring female golfers for the first time. The event showcased a mixed-skins format with PGA stars Rory McIlroy and Max Homa teaming up against LPGA talents Lexi Thompson and Rose Zhang. This year’s event took place at The Park Golf Course in West Palm Beach, Florida, and highlighted the growing collaboration and competition between the PGA and LPGA tours. It was a significant event as it featured teams made up of both men’s and women’s golfers, competing in a prime-time showcase.
Lexi Thompson and Rose Zhang became the first women to participate in The Match, representing the LPGA against their PGA counterparts.
The mixed-skins game format added an exciting twist to the competition, pitting teams from the PGA and LPGA against each other. The Park Golf Course in West Palm Beach, Florida, provided a scenic backdrop for the event. The event not only served as an entertaining spectacle for golf fans but also contributed to charity, continuing the tradition of The Match as a philanthropic endeavor. For more detailed highlights and information on how to watch replays of the event, you can visit the provided references.
Check out one of Rory's shots here: