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Match: Brady and Rodgers keep their word for victory over Mahomes and Allen

June 2, 2022
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Billed as a battle of young stars and old veterans, the most anticipated performance at Wynn Golf Club went into the final hole, with three-time MVP Rodgers birding and sinking his last putt for the win.

The 12-hole competition saw crowds for the first time in “The Match”, with players armed with mics to allow players to communicate with each other and a TNT presenter anchored by sportscaster Ernie “EJ” Johnson.

The psychological warfare waged in the build-up to the sixth edition of the event went even further on the course, with Green Bay QB Rodgers sneaking in one last dig before tee-off: “I thought they’d pick some capable golfers, and then I matched up. saw.”

Mind games raised to players’ choice of equipment, Allen proudly showcases his custom golf ball emblazoned with the infamous photo of Brady from the 2000 NFL Scouting Combine.

The seven-time Super Bowl winner’s typical career has had some bleak moments, but Brady has made no secret of his disdain for the picture. When rumors of a possible acquisition of Elon Musk surfaced on Twitter in April, Tampa Bay Buccaneers Quarterback tweeted Musk asked if he could remove the photo after buying the social media platform.

However, Brady came up with a custom ball of his own, in which he featured the image of a familiar friend – the Lombardi Trophy.

suffered a heart breaking necklace For Mahomes’ own Kansas City Chiefs in January’s AFC Championship game, Allen has yet to win a ring, a fact Brady made sure the Buffalo Bills quarterback was conveyed.

“Josh, have you ever seen one of these?” Brady jibes, presenting the ball to Allen. “Do you know what this is?”

On the eve of the competition, Mahomes accepted CNN Sport’s Andy Scholes said he expected some nerves on the first tee, and signs quickly looked ominous as Brady and Rodgers took the first two holes to race in an early lead.
“You guys aren’t surprised by this, are you?” Brady quipped, though Allen was quick on the draw, taunting both of his old opponents. allegedly abandoning organized team activities (OTA).

“These guys are very good at golf. That’s what happens when you don’t go to the OTAs,” Allen said. “You just play golf all day.”

‘Grim Reaper’

Displaying some impressive driving and putting, Mahomes and Allen returned, which saw them level the competition on the fifth hole, before taking the lead for the first time in eighth.

The old pair’s win in the 10th tee ended on a grand note, although according to Mahomes, that was always the plan.

Speaking to TNT anchor Johnson as he drove his buggy to the next tee, Mahomes said: “Ernie, I told you earlier that we were going to make this good TV.

“Me and Josh let them get back into it quickly so we can go and end it here at the end.”

nicknamed ‘Grim Reaper’ Mahomes is no stranger to coming clutch at death, thanks to his ability to drag his team through grim moments by head coach Andy Reid.

Unfortunately for him neither are Rodgers and Brady. After a birdie in the 11th hole, Rodgers repeated the feat at the end to secure the win, celebrating with a fist pump as the ball still rolled toward the cup.

Brady said to his teammate, “So good, what a putt. Nice match, big man, awesome job.”

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Triumph saw Brady claim his first “match” win after two straight losses, while Rodgers beat his teammate at last year’s event to register a second straight victory.

And despite a day full of nonsense, it was all about respect as the four contestants shook hands.