[Golf Topic] Woods vs McIlroy "Clash at Mini Ryder Cup"

Tiger Woods, Justin Thomas, and Rory McIlroy (from left) will participate in the September charity tournament, the Payne's Valley Cup.

[Asia Economy Reporter Noo Rae] ○…The 'resurrected golf emperor' Tiger Woods (USA) and Rory McIlroy (Northern Ireland) will clash in the 'mini Ryder Cup.'

On the 27th (Korean time), AP reported, "Woods and Justin Thomas (USA), McIlroy and Justin Rose (England) will participate in the charity tournament 'Paine's Valley Cup,' held in memory of Payne Stewart (USA), who died in a plane crash, on the 23rd of next month." The battleground is Payne's Valley Golf Course in Ridgedale, Missouri, USA. It is famous as the first public golf course designed by TGR Design, the design group operated by Woods.

These players have reached world number one rankings and have major championship victories. The match format resembles the Ryder Cup, the golf competition between the USA and Europe. Woods and Thomas form the USA team, while McIlroy and Rose form the Europe team, competing in foursomes, four-ball, and singles matches. The event will be broadcast by the Golf Channel. Players will wear microphones while playing. Woods said, "Paine's Valley is the first public course I designed," adding, "I am proud to make it public like this."