Tom Brady and Phil Mickelson took on the likes of Peyton Manning and Tiger Woods in a charity golf game on Sunday and it became one of the most talked-about subjects on social media. At first, Brady's golf skills were looking pretty suspect although he was able to save himself with clutch shots down the stretch. In the end, Tiger and Manning were able to win the competition and donated a lot of money to charity.
While Brady struggled to make key shots, he also appeared to struggle with his wardrobe. At one point during the match, Brady bent over to take his ball out of the cup and ended up splitting his pants right in front of the camera. The hilarious accident was heavily discussed on social media and after the event, Brady made sure to make a joke saying "Pants wanted in on social distancing I guess."
Brady shouldn't feel too bad about these unfortunate events. At the end of the day, these things happen although usually, not for millions of people to see. Either way, when it comes to his rivalry with Manning, he has 6 Super Bowls while the Colts-Broncos legend has two. Needless to say, he shouldn't worry about some damaged pants anytime soon.
Peyton Manning & Tom Brady’s Golf Match Earned $20 Million For COVID-19 Relief
The Match: Champions for Charity at the Medalist Golf Club brought in $20 million in donations for coronavirus relief efforts.
Tiger Woods, Peyton Manning, Tom Brady, and Phil Mickelson raised $20 million for coronavirus relief efforts during their round of golf, Sunday.
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The match was played as teams with Woods and Manning taking on Mickelson and Brady. Woods and Manning emerged victorious.
“Phil said he was nervous, so imagine us,” Manning said afterward. “To go behind the ropes and get in these guys world and in the arena with them was really an incredible experience.
“I was not comfortable the whole time but raising $20 million as people are going through such tough times, it’s something I’ll always remember and cherish.”
Seahawks quarterback Russell Wilson contributed to the donations, offering up 100,000 meals if anyone hit it within 12 feet off the tee on the Par 3, 16th. Three golfers were able to put the ball close enough and he ending up donating 300,000 meals.
“It’s great, the fact that we all came together and we were able to raise $20 million for those that have been so severely affected,” Woods said, Gray. “This is our arena. This is what we do. We couldn’t imagine going out onto the field and doing what they do.”
The PGA Tour is scheduled to resume June 8 with the Charles Schwab Challenge in Fort Worth, Texas.
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Tom Brady Hits Insane Shot During Golf With Tiger Woods & Peyton Manning
Tiger Woods, Peyton Manning, Tom Brady, and Phil Mickelson are all playing a round of golf for charity.
Tiger Woods, Peyton Manning, Tom Brady, and Phil Mickelson all got together for a round of golf to raise money for COVID-19 relief efforts, Sunday. So far, the day has provided a handful of salient moments, including a ridiculous hole-out by Tom Brady from over 100 yards.
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The matchup pits Tiger Woods and Peyton Manning as a team against Phil Mickelson and Tom Brady.
After being teased by commentator Charles Barkley, Brady holes-out on the seventh hole Par 5.
“Tiger thinks he has a huge advantage playing there. That’s fine. We’ll take it to him and Peyton, and there will be no excuses," Mickelson said before the match. "Tom and I are going to go down there and put it to them. We’ll make it so that every time Tiger shows up at his home course, he’ll have a bad memory.”
The group has been battling rain throughout the day. Twitter newbie Eli Manning, who's been live-tweeting the event, says the group should play on: "I’d keep playing. I don’t think the heavy stuff’s gonna come down for quite awhile."
13 holes in, Woods and Manning are 2 up over Mickelson and Brady.
The PGA Tour is set to return June 8 with the Charles Schwab Challenge in Fort Worth, Texas.
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Peyton Manning Speaks With Joe Burrow About Rookie Year Expectations
Colts Legend Peyton Manning prepares Joe Burrow for life as a rookie in the NFL.
NFL Legend Peyton Manning has been in contact with presumptive first-overall pick in the 2020 NFL draft, Joe Burrow. Manning expects hurdles in his rookie year but says that what rookie years are for.
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“He called me about some of the things that I tried to do as a rookie that maybe he can apply to his NFL career,” Manning told ESPN. “Looks like it’s going to be for the Cincinnati Bengals. What I told him, ‘Look, Joe, if you’re the first pick in the NFL draft, you are going to a team that has earned the first pick in the NFL draft. There are going to be some holes there. There’s a reason the Colts were picking No. 1 that year. There’s a reason the Bengals are picking No. 1 this year.'”
Burrow attended Manning’s training camp last year and the two have been in contact since.
Manning says Burrow will learn from early mistakes and build on them going forward with his career.
“[Then-Colts coach] Jim Mora never took me out,” Manning said. “I learned some things in the fourth quarter of those blowouts about what it took to be an NFL quarterback, and the next year we went from 3-13 to 13-3. That wouldn’t have happened if I hadn’t have hung in there and learned the ropes as a rookie, even though we took some bumps and bruises.
“So that’s what I tried to encourage Joe and all the other rookie quarterbacks, that your rookie year is not going to be the same as your senior year in college. But if you learn how fast the defensive backs are, how soon you have to get rid of the ball, understand defenses, you can become a better player and really get it going the year or two after that.”
Manning threw an NFL record 28 interceptions his first year.
The NFL Draft is scheduled to begin on April 23.
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Peyton Manning Could Receive Massive Payday From ESPN
Peyton Manning is being scoped out for a potential Monday Night Football gig.
Tony Romo recently got the contract of a lifetime as CBS is now paying him over $17 million per year to be a color commentator on CBS. Romo has been heralded as one of the best analysts of all time thanks to his unique style that teaches people the game in a way that is easy and fun to understand. With this contract in mind, it looks like ESPN is trying to give something similar to none other than Peyton Manning.
The legendary QB retired all the way back in 2016 and fans have been wondering when he would get back in the booth. According to Pro Football Talk, he could be coming to the booth soon as ESPN wants to offer him $20 million per year. In fact, ESPN wants to make a trade with NBC so they can pair him with the broadcasting veteran, Al Michaels.
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It remains to be seen of Manning will eventually sign with ESPN although it would be cool if he did. Manning has proven himself to be a humorous guy and he would likely be killer in the broadcast booth. Not to mention, ESPN currently uses Booger McFarland who has been bashed by fans over the past couple of years.
If ESPN were able to secure Manning’s services, Monday Night Football ratings would certainly see a massive increase.
Peyton Manning Reacts To Eli’s Recent Retirement Announcement
Peyton experienced retirement a few short years ago.
Eli Manning recently revealed that he would be retiring from football after 16 seasons in the league. While his statistics were pretty average, Manning was able to win two Super Bowls against the dynasty that was Tom Brady, Bill Belichick, and the New England Patriots. Fans are already debating whether or not he is a Hall Of Fame and so far, people are split.
Manning’s older brother, Peyton, is a legend of the game and retired after winning his second Super Bowl back in 2016. Now that Eli is on his way out of the game, Peyton is giving his thoughts on his brother’s retirement. As you can imagine, Peyton is incredibly supportive of his little bro.
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“I’m happy for Eli, because I know he’s at peace and he put a lot of time and thought into this decision,” Manning said according to the Denver Broncos Website. “But I am sad, because I won’t get to see him play anymore. And after my dad and Dan Marino, Eli really was my favorite player. So I have to find a new one. But for really 19 years going back to his three years at Ole Miss, 16 years in the NFL, I have enjoyed watching him play, watching him compete, watching him grow into a man. It’s been a heck of a run.”
Let us know in the comments below whether or not you think Manning belongs in the Hall Of Fame.