Zach Johnson helped end Jordan Spieth's run at a golf Grand Slam last month at the British Open. The two were competing again Tuesday night, in the States, off the course.
This time, Spieth got the cash.
Both threw out ceremonial first pitches at big league parks — Spieth in Arlington, Texas, Johnson in Chicago.
There was trash talking beforehand and a friendly wager:
@JordanSpieth and I agreed loser sends $5000 check to the winner's Foundation. Good fun. Remember JS, Zac"H" in @ZJFClassic .
— Zach Johnson (@ZachJohnsonPGA) August 18, 2015 The left-handed(!) Spieth, who just became the world's No. 1-ranked golfer, took it from there
Yeah, we forgot to tell you: The 22-year-old Spieth was a pitcher not too long ago.
. @ZachJohnsonPGA Be careful. You got a ringer on your hands. @JordanSpieth #DinnerOnZach pic.twitter.com/mIDniHk1j8
— Under Armour Golf (@UAGolf) August 18, 2015 The right-handed Johnson could not respond. He missed high and outside from the mound at Wrigley Field.
Two-time Major Champion @ZachJohnsonPGA joined us for today's first pitch, and he brought some hardware. pic.twitter.com/uwpO43jzJx
— Chicago Cubs (@Cubs) August 19, 2015 Let's call it a two-shot win for Spieth.
Johnson gladly got out his checkbook:
@SportsCenter @Buccigross thx 4 help 2nite. Happy to send @JordanSpieth foundation $5k. He's my boy #Throwingstrikesgivingback
— Zach Johnson (@ZachJohnsonPGA) August 19, 2015 As did a certain sponsor:
@Buccigross @SportsCenter special thx to my great partner @Transamerica for matching my $5000 donation to @JordanSpieth foundation.
— Zach Johnson (@ZachJohnsonPGA) August 19, 2015 Worse (OK, not really) for Johnson: He also has to pay for dinner the next time the two get together.