Lexi Thompson, Rose Zhang part of mixed edition of 'The Match'

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LPGA standout Lexi Thompson and rising star Rose Zhang will join PGA heavyweights Rory McIlroy and Max Homa in next month's rendition of "The Match", it was announced Tuesday.

Thompson and Zhang are the first women to play in the made-for-television event.

McIlroy will make his second appearance in the exhibition, having done so with teammate Tiger Woods in a 3 and 2 loss