HSBC WORLD MATCH-PLAY CHAMPIONSHIP
STAR STUDDED FIELD TAKES SHAPE FOR WENTWORTH
Ernie Els, Luke Donald, Colin Montgomerie and Tim Clark have all confirmed they will be playing in the 2006 HSBC world match-play championship at the Wentworth Club, Surrey from September 14 to 17.
The four stars qualify following the 2006 US PGA championship, the final major counting towards the 2006 HSBC Major Championship Rankings from which the leading 10 players are eligible. Already in the Wentworth field of 16 were:
World No. 1 Tiger Woods.
Defending Champion Michael Campbell.
World No. 3 Jim Furyk.
Current European Order of Merit leader David Howell.
England’s Simon Khan.
Wentworth Estate resident Ernie Els, six time winner of the HSBC world match-play championship, is thrilled to have qualified after missing last year’s event through injury.
“I was really frustrated not to be able to defend my title last year and can’t wait to tee-up at this year's championship," said Ernie.
"With Tiger Woods, Jim Furyk and Michael Campbell in the field, it really would be a special one to win. I will also be interested to see how our course changes match up to match-play.”
Colin Montgomerie is also delighted to have secured his place in the field which will compete for a first prize of £1 million, the richest in world golf.
“The HSBC World match-play championship is such a key event on the European Tour calendar, especially with official world ranking points on offer, that I certainly didn’t want to miss out. I love the cut-and-thrust of match-play and this is the perfect event for me ahead of the Ryder Cup," said Monty.
Luke Donald, who finished tied third in the USPGA championship on Sunday, said:
“I am really looking forward to an exciting three weeks in Europe, kicking off at the HSBC World match-play championship. It looks to be a really strong field this year and I think it will be a really special week. I always look forward to playing events in the UK and especially at Wentworth where I can spend time with my family and friends.”
South African star, Tim Clark, qualifies after finishing second in the US Masters and tied 24th at the US PGA championship.
Total prize money will be £2,440,000 with all matches being decided over 36 holes.
Tickets can be purchased by calling +44 (0)870 010 9021 and on line at www.hsbcgolf.com. Note:
Under-18s and students are admitted free if accompanied by a valid ticket holder.
For hospitality information, please visit www.HSBCgolf.com
Ernie Els, Luke Donald, Colin Montgomerie and Tim Clark have all confirmed they will be playing in the 2006 HSBC world match-play championship at the Wentworth Club, Surrey from September 14 to 17.
The four stars qualify following the 2006 US PGA championship, the final major counting towards the 2006 HSBC Major Championship Rankings from which the leading 10 players are eligible. Already in the Wentworth field of 16 were:
World No. 1 Tiger Woods.
Defending Champion Michael Campbell.
World No. 3 Jim Furyk.
Current European Order of Merit leader David Howell.
England’s Simon Khan.
Wentworth Estate resident Ernie Els, six time winner of the HSBC world match-play championship, is thrilled to have qualified after missing last year’s event through injury.
“I was really frustrated not to be able to defend my title last year and can’t wait to tee-up at this year's championship," said Ernie.
"With Tiger Woods, Jim Furyk and Michael Campbell in the field, it really would be a special one to win. I will also be interested to see how our course changes match up to match-play.”
Colin Montgomerie is also delighted to have secured his place in the field which will compete for a first prize of £1 million, the richest in world golf.
“The HSBC World match-play championship is such a key event on the European Tour calendar, especially with official world ranking points on offer, that I certainly didn’t want to miss out. I love the cut-and-thrust of match-play and this is the perfect event for me ahead of the Ryder Cup," said Monty.
Luke Donald, who finished tied third in the USPGA championship on Sunday, said:
“I am really looking forward to an exciting three weeks in Europe, kicking off at the HSBC World match-play championship. It looks to be a really strong field this year and I think it will be a really special week. I always look forward to playing events in the UK and especially at Wentworth where I can spend time with my family and friends.”
South African star, Tim Clark, qualifies after finishing second in the US Masters and tied 24th at the US PGA championship.
Total prize money will be £2,440,000 with all matches being decided over 36 holes.
Tickets can be purchased by calling +44 (0)870 010 9021 and on line at www.hsbcgolf.com. Note:
Under-18s and students are admitted free if accompanied by a valid ticket holder.
For hospitality information, please visit www.HSBCgolf.com
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