During a pre-match interview, Mickelson starts the friendly competition by betting $100,000 that he will birdie the first hole.
Confident in his skills, Mickelson increases the wager, saying, “I’m so confident that I’ll birdie the first hole that I’m willing to bet $100,000 on it. That’s how good I feel about this match.”
Challenging Mickelson’s confidence, Tiger responds by raising the stakes, “Let’s make it $200,000.”
The Match, featuring a head-to-head showdown between Woods and Mickelson, is a groundbreaking live pay-per-view event in the history of golf. The event offers a $9 million payout, where the winner takes home the entire prize.
