Rory McIlroy and Charles Barkley had some playful banter whereas the Northern Irishman participated in “The Showdown” golf match with Scottie Scheffler towards LIV Golf stars Bryson DeChambeau and Brooks Koepka.
As McIlroy walked down the green, Barkley requested how a lot he eats throughout a spherical. McIlroy was consuming an influence bar whereas the Basketball Corridor of Famer chatted with him.
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Rory McIlroy hits his tee shot on the sixth gap in the course of the last spherical of the BMW Championship golf event at Fort Pines Golf Membership on Aug 25, 2024 in Fort Rock, Colorado. (Christopher Hanewinckel-USA TODAY Sports activities)
“Not as much as you Chuck,” McIlroy fired again.
Barkley laughed and responded that he was on a weight loss program.
For what it’s price, the previous Philadelphia 76ers star has admitted to taking Mounjaro to assist along with his weight reduction and cope with Kind 2 diabetes. Mounjaro, which is a model identify for tirzepatide, helps with weight reduction by curbing urge for food and enhancing how the physique breaks down sugar and fats.
“I started at 352 [pounds] and I’m down to 290,” Barkley has stated beforehand. “I’m starting to feel like a human being, not a fat a– anymore.”
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Phoenix Suns former participant Charles Barkley in attendance at Footprint Middle on Jan 21, 2023 in Phoenix. (Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports activities)
McIlroy and Scheffler ended up defeating their LIV Golf counterparts. They solely wanted 14 holes to do it.
The format was one level for a six-hole four-ball match, one level for a six-hole foursomes match and one level every for singles over the past six holes.
“I’d love to have another opportunity,” DeChambeau stated. “It was a bit of a pillow fight for us.”
Rory McIlroy after a tee shot on the sixth gap in the course of the last spherical of the BMW Championship golf event at Fort Pines Golf Membership on Aug 25, 2024 in Fort Rock, Colorado. (Christopher Hanewinckel-USA TODAY Sports activities)
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McIlroy and Scheffler every received $5 million in paid cryptocurrency.
Fox Information’ Scott Thompson and The Related Press contributed to this report.
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