Capital One’s The Match 2023: How To Watch, the Field, and Everything You Need To Know About It

Published 06/28/2023, 1:24 PM EDT

The Match (Officially known as Capital One’s The Match) has solidly cemented itself as a prominent golf tournament, ranking right up there with the lucrative PGA Tour competitions, and the storied major championships. The Match 2023 has recently revealed its much-anticipated details, including the illustrious quartet of golfers who will grace the links for this thrilling clash, continuing the tradition.

Fans across the world will be able to see the exciting clash unfold thanks to widespread broadcast coverage and future streaming opportunities. Although the competitors in The Match 2023 may not be professional golfers, they are champions in their respective sports and have a strong drive to win. As viewers get to see these great people demonstrate their skills on the golf course, this unique component adds a layer of interest, making for an enjoyable and compelling experience.

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According to a report, on June 29, the eagerly awaited The Match 2023 is scheduled to begin. Even though the exact timing for the participants’ first tee-off has not yet been determined, the coverage of the event will start at 6:30 pm ET/3:30 pm PT.

The action will be broadcast simultaneously on truTV and HLN, with viewers in the US able to watch it on TNT. Golf fans can check out the extensive coverage plans provided by the Bleacher Report app, including the Hot Seat Press Conference slated for June 29 at 5:30 pm ET/2:30 pm PT, for more interesting information.

Golf enthusiasts in the UK and Europe can watch The Match 2023 on Discovery Plus. The Wynn Las Vegas resort, which is situated on the thriving Las Vegas strip, is home to the Wynn Golf Club, where the event is planned to take place.

Four recent winners who have excelled in their respective sports will appear in the eagerly awaited The Match 2023. The NBA and Super Bowl champions will each have two players on each of the two squads. Travis Kelce and Patrick Mahomes will represent the Kansas City Chiefs, and Steph Curry and Klay Thompson will represent the Golden State Warriors.

In keeping with tradition, The Match 2023 will offer a thrilling match play format over a total of 12 holes. Players will tee off and teams will choose the best ball for their subsequent shots in a scramble format for each hole. The team keeps going till the hole is finished. A hole is divided in half and no points are given; the team with the lowest score on a hole wins the point.

Charles Barkley will return to The Match in 2023, as a commentator. Along with Ernie Johnson, his Inside the NBA co-host who will anchor The Match, Barkley, known for his lively and intelligent commentary, will join the broadcast crew. Trevor Immelman, will be there with them and will offer knowledgeable commentary. Kathryn Tappen completes the squad and will serve as the course reporter, providing updates and analysis straight from the scene.

The philanthropic impact of The Match 2023

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The golfers competing in The Match 2023 will be doing so on behalf of the organization ‘No Kid Hungry,’ which works to end childhood hunger in the United States. The players hope to bring attention to and money for this urgent issue by taking part in this event.

Fans will have the chance to bid on the specially built carts that Steph Curry, Klay Thompson, Patrick Mahomes, and Travis Kelce will utilize throughout the event in addition to the charitable competition. Additionally, ‘No Kid Hungry’ will receive the proceeds from these cart auctions, which will help support the vital job they perform.

The Match from Capital One has had a notable philanthropic influence. This event is said to have donated a large amount of more than 27 million meals to Feeding America throughout the years, raising an astonishing $35 million for various charities. The Match continues to make a significant difference in helping vital causes and having a good influence outside of the golf industry because of its unwavering dedication to philanthropic activities.

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Arpan Ghosh is a is a fresh golf writer at EssentiallySports who was chosen in the recent round of ‘ES Draft’ for his strong enthusiasm for golf. Arpan seconds the notion that golf is a sport laced with strategy and mental tenacity, which he feels is depicted by Tiger Woods perfectly. Ghosh has also been known to indulge in some light everyday reading, with Ben Hogan's Five Lessons: The Modern Fundamentals of Golf being his favorite read.

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