2026 Match Play Championship

Matchplay Championship 2026

Sign-up deadline: 22 February 2026

There will be minor updates to the Matchplay rules for 2026. These are currently under committee review and will be shared with participants before the tournament begins.

Tournament Dates

1 March – 18 December 2026

Entry Requirements

• A standardised handicap limit of 28 applies to all entrants.

• Senior players (65 and over), ladies, and juniors under 15 may play from the front tees.

• All players must have a valid, up-to-date handicap and be registered under the World Handicap System (WHS).

• This allows players to verify each other’s handicap prior to matches.

Tournament Format

The Matchplay Championship is played over the course of the year and split into knockout rounds.
The number of rounds will depend on total entries, but each round will typically last 6–8 weeks, giving players sufficient time to agree a venue and complete their match.

Full tournament rules and match procedures will be shared before the first round begins.

Round 1 Draw & Rules Briefing

To kick things off, a live Round 1 Matchplay draw will be held towards the end of February.
The Matchplay rules and format will be explained on the night.

All participants and Golf Society members will be invited to attend.
The exact date , time and venue will be communicated closer to the date.

Data & Conduct

By entering, you consent to your entry information being shared with other competitors strictly for the purpose of this event.
Any misuse of this information will be treated as a disciplinary matter by both the Society and the Club.

Prizes

Champion

• HKD 1,500 HKFC F&B vouchers

• Name engraved on the Matchplay Championship Trophy

• Personalised trophy

Runner-up

• HKD 1,000 HKFC F&B vouchers

• Personalised trophy

Semi-finalists

• HKD 500 HKFC F&B vouchers

2025 Finalists

Stanley Szeto (right) and Marco Jorge (left).
Stanley was crowned champion, securing his second Matchplay title, having previously won in 2019.

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