Even though he’s now eligible for an AARP card, there’s not much slowing down Phil Mickelson nor keeping him from reaching new heights.
Case in point, Wednesday’s announcement that the 50-year-old six-time major champion will again be part of “The Match,” the fourth edition of the made-for-TV event — this one coming at the spectacular Moonlight Basin in Big Sky, Montana, which sits at an elevation of roughly 7,500 feet.
Reigning U.S. Open champ Bryson DeChambeau will also be added to the equation as will Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers. Mickelson will again play with Tom Brady, with whom he partnered in The Match II against Tiger Woods and Peyton Manning last May. The event is scheduled for Tuesday, July 6, at 5 p.m. ET.
The announcement for the event — which is sponsored by Capital One and will again be broadcast on TNT — comes right on the heels of Mickelson’s historic victory at Kiawah Island last weekend. It’s no wonder why Brady was so quick to congratulate his teammate on the win.
According to a release from Turner Sports, in addition to live televised coverage on TNT, interactive social and digital content will be available on Bleacher Report and House of Highlights leading up to and during the event. Live event coverage airing on TNT will once again feature open mics throughout the entire competition, including the capability to communicate directly with other golfers and the broadcast commentators.
Also, the event will include donations made to Feeding America, and additional charitable beneficiaries.
As for the course, The Reserve at Moonlight Basin is a Jack Nicklaus Signature Course and is listed at No. 3 on Golfweek’s Best private courses in the state of Montana.
The course is often referred to as one of the most picturesque in the country, and due to the elevation, the 8,000-yard track isn’t unmanageable. The centerpiece is the 777-yard 17th hole, one that drops considerably from tee to green.