World No 1 Rory McIlroy is eager to hit the ground running again when he teams up with Dustin Johnson on Sunday to take on Rickie Fowler and Matthew Wolf in the TaylorMade Driving Relief match at Seminole Golf Club.
Charity match: DJ, Rory vs Rickie, Wolff
Both teams will start with a purse of $500,000, aiming to raise as much money as possible as the holes on the course will increase in value throughout.
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All proceeds raised will then be donated to charity as organisations continue to contribute to Covid-19 relief schemes across the USA.
Speaking on Golf Central on Wednesday, McIlroy said despite some pre-game nerves, he is quite excited to team up with Johnson and take to the course again.
‘I can’t wait for it. I am so excited. The fact that I have Dustin Johnson for a partner, that eases my little bit of anxiety. But we’re playing against Rickie and Matt, who are two of the best players in the world, very explosive, can make a lot of birdies,’ the Northern Irishman said.
‘It will be the first time that we are all out on a golf course and it is somewhat competitive for at least a couple of months. I think we will all be feeling it a little bit, especially with the cameras around.
‘I am excited for it, for the competition and competitiveness. Hopefully a bit of back and forth that we’re going to have on the course.’
The match will be broadcast live on NBC, Golf Channel, NBCSN, Sky Sports and other PGA Tour global media partners on Sunday.
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“I can’t wait for it. I’m so excited.”
Our @ToddLewisGC caught up with world No.1 @McIlroyRory to discuss all the good he hopes will come from Sunday’s #DrivingRelief and more.
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