Brooks Koepka and Bryson DeChambeau to face off in latest edition of ‘The Match’

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The pair, who have been each a part of the not too long ago victorious US Ryder Cup workforce, will compete in a 12-hole occasion at Wynn Golf Membership in Las Vegas.

Koepka and DeChambeau’s rivalry has been brewing for the previous two years.

They’ve each beforehand made jibes about every others’ physiques, and at this yr’s US Open, Koepka’s eye-rolling response to considered one of DeChambeau’s interviews prompted a slew of memes.

“I feel it is enjoyable … I personally like it,” DeChambeau later mentioned of the rivalry because the duo continued to commerce barbs on social media.

DeChambeau (left) and Koepka attend the opening ceremony ahead of last month's Ryder Cup.

This would be the fifth version of “The Match” and the second for DeChambeau, who beat Tom Brady and Phil Mickelson whereas taking part in alongside Aaron Rodgers in July.

The primary iteration of the occasion, which sees gamers mic’d up whereas on the course, happened between Mickelson and Tiger Woods in 2018. Prior to now three years, it has raised almost $30 million in assist of varied charities and initiatives, in keeping with the PGA Tour.

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“So does this imply we’re having ‘Friendsgiving,'” four-time main winner Koepka tweeted in reference to the head-to-head happening a day after Thanksgiving, whereas DeChambeau, whose sole main triumph got here finally yr’s US Open, said: “Lastly what the world has been ready to see.”

The occasion will probably be broadcast on Turner Sports activities and simulcast on TBS, truTV and HLN.

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