2007 HSBC World Match Play Championship

The 2007 HSBC World Match Play Championship was the 44th HSBC World Match Play Championship played and the 5th time played as an official European Tour event. It was from October 11 to October 14 at The Wentworth Club. The champion received €1,443,830 (£1,000,000 or $2,042,513.20) making it the biggest first prize in golf. Unlike the WGC-Accenture Match Play Championship, each match played was a 36-hole match. At the WGC-Accenture Match Play Championship the only 36-hole match played is the championship. Every other match is a 18-hole match. Ernie Els defeated Ángel Cabrera 6&4 in the final to win the tournament for the 7th time.

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