"The Match" Reprise

By golfdigest.com

October 14, 2012

The Cast

Ken Venturi (center) one of the original players in "The Match" in 1956 poses with Rickie Fowler, Bubba Watson, Nick Watney and Davis Love III.

Nick Watney, Davis Love III, Rickie Fowler and Bubba Watson wait on the first tee before the start of the reprise of "The Match."

Bubba Watson tees off on the third hole.

Fans gather around the 7th green in close proximity to the players. No ropes were used during this charity event.

Fowler, Watson, Love and Watney were a combined 19 strokes higher than the original players in "The Match."

Cypress Point plays 6,524 yards along the dramatic Pacific coastline.

Fans gather around the players as they prepare to putt on the 9th green.

Bubba Watson tees off on the 16th hole.

Fowler, Watson, Love and Watney walk to the 16th green.

Nick Watney and Davis Love III won the match against Rickie Fowler and Bubba Watson.

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