The Match 4: DeChambeau-Rodgers vs Mickelson-Brady Battle for Big Sky Charity Crown

The Match 4: DeChambeau-Rodgers vs Mickelson-Brady Battle for Big Sky Charity Crown

By Michael Davidson

January 23, 2025 at 10:26 PM

The Match 4 features a unique charity golf event at The Reserve at Moonlight Basin in Big Sky, Montana, pairing Bryson DeChambeau and Aaron Rodgers against Phil Mickelson and Tom Brady in a modified alternate shot match play format.

The Jack Nicklaus-designed course stretches to 8,000 yards but plays shorter due to its 7,500-foot elevation. Its signature hole is a dramatic 777-yard downhill par 5 on the back nine.

Team Backgrounds:

  • Mickelson/Brady: Previously partnered in The Match 2, losing to Woods/Manning. Both coming off historic achievements - Brady's 7th Super Bowl win at 43 and Mickelson's PGA Championship victory at 50.

  • DeChambeau/Rodgers: First-time participants in The Match series. DeChambeau recently parted ways with his caddie and missed the cut at the Rocket Mortgage Classic. Rodgers, a 4-handicap golfer, remains in an ongoing dispute with the Packers.

Betting Odds:

  • DeChambeau/Rodgers: -190 favorites
  • Mickelson/Brady: +150 underdogs

The course plays at 7,500 feet elevation, effectively reducing its 8,000-yard length to approximately 7,200 yards at sea level. With Rodgers' superior golf game compared to Brady's 8 handicap, and despite DeChambeau's recent struggles, their team enters as favorites. However, Mickelson's reputation as a strong money player could make this match more competitive than the odds suggest.

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