With a $9 million prize on the line in "Capital One's The Match: Tiger vs. Phil" on Friday, the internet was on edge for the duration of the showdown between Tiger Woods and Phil Mickelson.
In addition to the overall jackpot, Woods and Mickelson made friendly wagers throughout the round to add to the stakes. The individual challenges only added to the drama, whether the bet was $200,000 for getting the tee shot closest to the pin or $1 million for an eagle.
Meanwhile, Houston Texans star J.J. Watt shared how those challenges would play out if he were on the course with his buddies:
As each golfer had some early hiccups, analyst and Basketball Hall of Famer Charles Barkley made a bold declaration by saying he could beat both Woods and Mickelson:
Houston Astros ace Justin Verlander took noticed and voiced his take on the matter:
Of course, Verlander had to point out Barkley's infamous golf swing:
Houston Rockets point guard Chris Paul also wanted in on the action:
On the course, Woods entered the 17th hole trailing Phil Mickelson by one hole.