‘The Match’ Creator Says They’ve Raised A Total Of $33 Mil For Charity!

The 7th installation of “The Match” tees off on Saturday — including playing golf super stars Tiger Woods, Rory McIlroy, Justin Thomas and Jordan Spieth — however aside from creating a helluva foursome, the occasion has actually currently raised more than $2.5 million for typhoon relief!

TMZ Sports spoke to Bryan Zuriff — simply days prior to the occasion — and while the ‘Match’ developer is definitely pumped for the golf, he states he’s most happy about the amazing quantity of cash they have actually raised for charity.

“What I’m really most proud of is the money we’ve raised. So far we’ve raised $33 million in our event, and we’re gonna do great on this one. We’re already north of $2 million for hurricane relief before we tee off.”

Zuriff continued … “The fact that we’re able to help so many people with these events, and also make it profitable for the network, it’s a testament to what we do.”

The cash from this year’s match (which guarantees to be considerably more than $2 mil) will approach typhoon relief. Florida has actually been struck hard by storms this year … consisting of Cyclone Ian.

Previous editions of “The Match” have actually benefited causes like COVID-19 relief and assistance of HBCUs.

When it comes to the real video game … it’s Woods (unranked — however, he’s Tiger) and Rory (#1 on the planet) versus Justin (#8 on the planet) and Jordan (#14 on the planet). The 12-hole round — “best ball” guidelines — will be dipped into Pelican Golf Club in Belleair, FL.

For instance … state the men bring up to the very first hole. Tiger shoots a 3, and Rory and 4. The Woods/McIlroy group would utilize their finest rating … TW’s 3. Exact same chooses Justin and Jordan.

As constantly, Charles Barkley will become part of the commentary group (if anybody can break down a swing, it’s Chuck).

Previous variations of “The Match” have featured superstars like Tom Brady, Peyton Manning and Patrick Mahomes, among others.