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SAWGRASS MATCHPLAY CHAMPIONSHIP

2026 is the 30th anniversary since the launch of the Matchplay Championship and to celebrate we are staging the Grand Finals at the world renowned TPC Sawgrass, Florida - home of The Players Championship.

Grand Finalists prize will include four rounds - two played over the ‘bucket list’ Sawgrass Stadium Course – experience the nerves on the famous 17th island green par three!

Sawgrass Grand Final – 30 November – 5 December 2026

Entry Fee: Pairs - £100 per pair / Individual - £60

The prize of a place in the Grand Final includes:

  • Return economy flights from UK (Manchester or London) to Orlando or £700 towards booking your own flight
  • 5 nights shared accommodation in the 4 star Marriott Sawgrass Hotel
  • 4 rounds of golf including – 2 x Stadium Course, 1 x Dye’s Valley & 1 x Marsh Landing
  • TravisMathew logo’d finalists apparel
  • Airport & golf course transfers in Florida
  • Welcome & Presentation drinks
  • Prizes for winners
  • Some wonderful experiences and memories

How does the tournament work?

  • Two separate matchplay competitions - Individual and Betterball pairs
  • Entry fee: Pairs - £100 per pair Individual - £60
  • Entries close Friday 16 th May. Play starts first week in June
  • The draw is made on a regional basis to minimise travelling
  • Matches are played at home or opponent’s course – many courses offer courtesy
  • Up to four knockout matches played between June and end of September
  • Winners of four matches qualify for one of the Regional Finals in October
  • Leading pairs and individuals at Regional Finals qualify for the Grand Final at Sawgrass, Florida

Individual Regional Finals venues & dates:

  • Sandwell Park GC – 23 October: leading 3 individuals qualify for Grand Final in Sawgrass

Betterball Regional Final venues & dates:

  • North – Sand Moor GC – 13 October: leading 2 pairs qualify for qualify for Sawgrass
  • South – Pyrford Lakes – 22 October: leading 2 pairs qualify for Sawgrass

Betterball Regional Finals
Those pairs winning four matches will advance to one of the regional finals in October 2026.
Competitors will be assigned a regional final on a geographical basis.
The format will be Betterball Stableford with a 85% handicap allowance.
The leading two pairs at each Regional Final will qualify for the Grand Final in Sawgrass

Individual Regional Finals
Individuals who win four matches will earn a place in the National Final in October 2026.
The format will be Individual Stableford with a 95% handicap allowance.
The leading three individuals at the National Final will qualify for the Grand Final in Sawgrass