The Match began in 2018 with a head-to-head game between the 15-Time Major Champion, Tiger Woods, and former PGA Tour player Phil Mikelson.American golf stalwarts Tiger Woods and Mickelson played in an 18-hole match at Shadow Creek in North Las Vegas on November 23, 2018, where Mickelson registered his victory and won $9 million in prize money that was raised for charity. View this post on Instagram Instagram PostDuring the lockdown, several players from the sports world, including Stephen Curry, Tom Brady, and Peyton Manning, joined the tournament.Mikelson is regarded as the most successful player on The Match. He has played in four seasons of the tournament and won two of them. Tiger Woods, on the other hand, has played two seasons of the match and won the second edition over Mickelson and Tom Brady. View this post on Instagram Instagram PostMickelson and Woods were tied in the first two seasons of the championship. While Mickelson continues to play at the event, Woods has missed the last few editions. In the seventh installment, Woods is returning to play golf while Phil Mickelson is suspended from playing in the series.Why will Phil Mickelson be absent from The Match in 2022?The Match is the most intriguing golf series. The championship, which began in 2018 and is held biannually, while raising funds for a good cause.Mickelson has played the initial four editions of The Match, missed the last two, and will not be playing the upcoming season as well. It all happened because he signed a contract with rival LIV Golf Series and was suspended from the PGA Tour. As a result, he will not be able to play in The Match this year. View this post on Instagram Instagram PostTiger Woods was involved in a terrible car accident in February last year and injured his leg. He was on a break and is now finally returning to play in the match.Woods last played at St. Andrews in July this year and was slated to play in Albany from December 1–4 at the Hero World Challenge.Tiger Woods missed the championship because he developed plantar fasciitis and was struggling to play golf. However, he will play at The Match on Saturday, December 10, under the lights of the Pelican Golf Club Course in Belleair, Florida.The Match winners so farThe Match I: Tiger vs. PhilPlayers: Tiger Woods and Phil MickelsonWinner: Phil MickelsonVenue: Shadow Creek Golf Course, Las VegasThe Match II: Champions For CharityPlayers: Tiger Woods, Peyton Manning, Phil Mickelson, and Tom BradyWinners: Tiger Woods and Peyton ManningVenue: Medalist Golf Course, FloridaThe Match III: Champions For ChangePlayers: Phil Mickelson, Charles Barkley, Steph Curry, and Peyton ManningWinners: Phil Mickelson and Charles BarkleyVenue: Stone Canyon Golf Club, ArizonaThe Match IVPlayers: Bryson DeChambeau, Aaron Rodgers, Phil Mickelson, and Tom BradyWinners: Bryson DeChambeau and Aaron RodgersVenue: The Reserve Moonlight, MontanaThe Match V: Bryson Vs. BrooksPlayers: Bryson DeChanbeau and Brooks KoepkaWinner: Brooks KoepaVenue: Wynn Golf Club, NevadaThe Match IV: Brady / Rogers Vs. Allen/ MahomesTom Brady, Aaron Rodgers, Josh Allen, and Patrick MahomesWinners: Brady and RogersVenue: Wynn Golf Club Course, NevadaThe Match VIITiger Woods, Rory McIlroy, Justin Thomas, and Jordan SpiethVenue: Pelican Golf Club Course, Florida