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Tiger Woods, Rory McIlroy, Australian star Jason Day and Japan’s Hideki Matsuyama will compete in a Skins Game next month in Japan, organizers announced late Wednesday.
“The Challenge: Japan Skins” will pit 15-time major winner Woods against McIlroy, Matsuyama and Day as top stars from four continents will play October 21 at Accordia Golf Narashino Country Club in Chiba, Japan.
“There are so many fun elements to ‘The Challenge’ that will have me wanting to take home that title-playing with Hideki on his home turf, Tiger coming back to Japan with a green jacket — the motivation is certainly there for me,” said four-time major winner McIlroy.
“I’m a huge fan of the skins format. I love the way it rewards attacking play and think it suits my game quite well. Any time I can go directly at pins to try and make birdies and eagles, I think it puts me at an advantage.”
“The other fun thing about skins is how you find yourself rooting for the other guys if you’re not in a position to win the hole. You’re hoping they can tie with someone else so you can play for that skin on the next hole. With the skins format, you’re always in it until the end.”
The Skins Game will mark the competitive return to Japan for Woods after more than 13 years and the first televised exhibition match for McIlroy, Day and Matsuyama.
Tiger Woods, Rory McIlroy, Australian star Jason Day and Japan’s Hideki Matsuyama will compete in a Skins Game next month in Japan, organizers announced late Wednesday.
“The Challenge: Japan Skins” will pit 15-time major winner Woods against McIlroy, Matsuyama and Day as top stars from four continents will play October 21 at Accordia Golf Narashino Country Club in Chiba, Japan.
“There are so many fun elements to ‘The Challenge’ that will have me wanting to take home that title-playing with Hideki on his home turf, Tiger coming back to Japan with a green jacket — the motivation is certainly there for me,” said four-time major winner McIlroy.
“I’m a huge fan of the skins format. I love the way it rewards attacking play and think it suits my game quite well. Any time I can go directly at pins to try and make birdies and eagles, I think it puts me at an advantage.”
“The other fun thing about skins is how you find yourself rooting for the other guys if you’re not in a position to win the hole. You’re hoping they can tie with someone else so you can play for that skin on the next hole. With the skins format, you’re always in it until the end.”
The Skins Game will mark the competitive return to Japan for Woods after more than 13 years and the first televised exhibition match for McIlroy, Day and Matsuyama.
