Golfbreaks Match Play
Join golfers across the United Kingdom in Golf Pairs Summer Match Play. No playoffs, no long journeys, simply win 4 matches and you're a winner.
Match Play is split into local regions and all rounds are drawn with proximity prioritised, meaning we do our best to reduce travel for each round.
A few weeks before the start date, our Match Play team will reach out to you via email with a link to login to our Match Play portal. This is where you submit your golfer information, find your opponents, their details and submit results. This will be sent from a golfpairs.com email address so please ensure it's marked safe!
Golfbreaks & Mizuno Golf Pairs have teamed up to give you the chance of experiencing the trip of a lifetime in the Golfbreaks Match Play 2021. Win 4 local knockout matches and you'll be heading to your choice of 1 of our 4 finals days. Each finals day will be packed with golf, giveaways, goodies and laughter, as well as the winning pair at each finals day heading to America for the trip of a lifetime in 2022.
Round 1 - 21st May - 27th June
Round 2 - 28th June - 1st August
Round 3 - 2nd August - 5th September
Round 4 - 6th September - 10th October
Regional play-offs
Aspley Guise & Woburn Sands (Milton Keynes) – Friday 22nd October
The Ultimate PGA Tour Bucket List Experience
10th - 17th March 2022
Join the party in the USA for a week of action packed golfing euphoria at TPC Sawgrass and a selection of the very best golf courses in America -Truly a golfing adventure of a lifetime that money can't buy!
To participate all you need is an official CONGU handicap and to be a member of a CONGU affiliated golf club in England, Scotland or Wales.
You will be drawn either home or away in each round, so progression gives the potential of you having home advantage at your golf club, or being drawn away, and playing your opponents course, with a different challenge and environment.We welcome pairs from all across the United Kingdom to join. Participants will be split into local regions to avoid long distance travelling and given plenty of time to complete their matches. Match play is a knockout competition over four rounds, and should your pair be left standing at the end of round four you'll be heading to finals day with the chance to win the ultimate PGA experience at The Players championships in 2022
- Betterball Match Play 90% Handicap
- Pairs can be registered at different clubs. Only one club will be allocated as your home course.
- Mixed pairs are welcome. Juniors are welcome aged 14+ as long as playing with an adult.
Set out on your path to the Ultimate PGA Tour Bucket List Experience by battling through four knock out rounds against fellow competitors in your local area. The matches are sure to be competitive, fun and a great opportunity to meet new friends out on the course.
Four victories secures your place at one of our finals days to be hosted at fantastic venues across Great Britain. It’s an even playing field on the day. Bring your very best game and you’ll have every chance of glory. Coming out on top at the finals day secures your rightful place on the plane to join other winners in playing the iconic Ocean course at Kiawah, home to the 2021 PGA Championships and regular PGA Tour stop Harbour Town Links. Finalists will also be treated to a unique fan experience with Golfbreaks partner THE PGA TOUR before soaking up the drama in premium hospitality on Sunday at THE PLAYERS- Finals day format is Better ball Stableford 85% handicap
- Players will be asked to provide ID and proof of handicap at finals day. Referees will also be in attendance.
After the close of every match play round we will select ten lucky losers who will automatically win a golden ticket pass to a finals day of their choice!
Winners will enjoy four incredible rounds of competition golf across an unforgettable week with a day at THE PLAYERS 2022 thrown in to make the trip truly remarkable!
FLying into Jacksonville, Florida, the group will enjoy the first part of the week staying at the Renaissance Resort - World Golf Village located in the beautiful coastal city of St Augustine. Onsite Championship courses Slammer & Squire and The King & Bear, the World's only course co-designed by Arnold Palmer and Jack Nicklaus, will be the stage for rounds I & II of the finalist's competition.On Sunday the finalists will be transferred to TPC Swagrass and treated to a unique PGA Tour experience before being invited into the premium hospitality to watch the drama unfold over the iconic finishing stretch at THE PLAYERS. Weather choosing to walk every inch of the course or kicking back with a complementary drink in hand, this day trip will be one to remember!
Saving the very best until last, the end of the week will see the finalists transferred to Hilton Head, South Carolina to stay at The Westin Hilton Head Island Resort and Spa 5*. Round III will see finalists tee it up at Harbour Town Links, home of the Heritage PGA Tour event since 1969 and a truly stunning test of golf. Finish off in style, The Ocean Course at Kiawah, purpose built for the 1991 ‘War on the Shore’ Ryder Cup and home to the PGA Championship in 2021 is the epic stage for the final competition round.
- Flights and hotels are included
- Winners will be travelling from Heathrow
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10th – 17th March 2022
10th March - Group flight for all finalists from London Heathrow to Jacksonville Florida.
Transfer to The Renaissance Resort at World Golf Village 4*, St Augustine, Florida.
Accommodation for 4 nights, Breakfast included.
Group welcome meal in Bill Murray’s famous ‘Caddyshack’ bar and restaurant.
Complimentary shuttle service to historic Downtown St Augustine – America’s oldest city.
11th March - Finalists competition Rd1 - King & Bear Course at The Renaissance Resort at World Golf Village.
Golf Buggy included.
12th March - Finalists competition Rd2 - Slammer & Squire Course at The Renaissance Resort at World Golf Village.
Golf Buggy included.
13th March - The Players Championship Sunday Hospitality Experience. Return Group Shuttle from the Hotel to TPC Sawgrass Soft seating on the final holes, televisions, and outdoor viewing. Food and drinks all inclusive within the premium space.
14th March - Travel to Hilton Head, South Carolina to check-in at The Westin Hilton Head Island Resort and Spa 5*
Individual room accommodation for 3 nights, breakfast included.
15th March - Finalists competition Rd3 - Harbour Town links
Golf Buggy included
16th March - Finalists competition Rd4 - Kiawah Island Ocean Course.
17th March - Car hire to Savannah Airport for return flight to London Heathrow
Our most common Frequently asked questions are listed below. However if you can't find the answer please visit our help centre by CLICKING HERE for a full list. If you still can't find what you are looking for please email us orders@golfpairs.com
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Please email orders@golfpairs.com who are dedicated to match play support.
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Should this be the case we can write to your home club asking for an exception. You're also welcome to play away or at a neutral venue. Should none of these be an option we can extend the deadline to allow your match to be played.
-
Once Match Play has been purchased, participation is secured. Our Match Play team will then reach out to you via email with a link to login to the Match Play portal. This is where you submit your golfer information, find your opponents, their details and submit results.
-
The Golfbreaks team will be in touch with all qualifying finalists before the 30th September 2021 to confirm attendance and take all necessary personal information relevant to the administration of the finalist experience.
-
Entry requirements when travelling into the USA differ in accordance with each individuals circumstances and therefore it will be the responsibility of the finalist to ensure they have satisfied the documentation criteria specific to them
Most British passport holders can visit the US for up to 90 days under the US Visa Waiver Programme. To travel under the Visa Waiver Programme you must obtain an advance approval for travel by applying online to the Electronic System for Travel Authorisation (“ESTA”) at least 72 hours before travel. If you do not apply for an ESTA you will be refused travel. -
Golfbreaks will book all confirmed members of the finalist experience onto a group booking flying out of and returning to London Heathrow. It is the responsibility of the finalist to arrange and cover the costs of travel logistics in getting to London Heathrow at the advised time.
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You will be drawn home or away for each round and both teams will be given contact information to arrange the match, although the onus is on the home team to make contact since the home team will be booking the tees. If the home team does not reach out or the deadline is not met, the away team will progress unless evidence of attempted contact is given.
-
Many golf clubs offer courtesy and are happy to do this because their members will mutually benefit when playing away elsewhere, but some clubs will not permit this. If courtesy is not possible then we recommend the visitor fees being split four ways, but if not then the away team will need to pay a visitor fee to the club as per normal golf club policies.
-
All confirmed finalists must ensure that they purchase a policy which covers as a minimum the full costs that could be incurred in the event of you suffering an accident or illness, including repatriation.
It is your responsibility to ensure that the insurance cover you purchase is adequate for your particular needs. We do not check insurance policies. Please read your policy details carefully and take them with you on the finalists experience. We do not accept any liability for any possible loss that you suffer as a result of your failure to take out an adequate insurance policy. -
Only the elements detailed in the advertised itinerary will be covered by Golfbreaks within the finalists experience. All other expenses incurred across the duration of the trip (for example, drinks, meals or transportation) are the responsibility of the individual finalist to pay for
-
With both Pairs and singles being part of the finalist group, we understand that finalists from the individual bracket in particular may wish to travel with a guest. We would of course wish to have the finalist experience be a memorable social occasion as well as fun and competitive for all.
Golfbreaks will happily look into requests to bring guests subject to availability and on the understanding that the elements covered in the finalists experience are provided without cost only to the finalists and not their guests. Any associated costs applicable to bringing a guest must be covered prior to travel by the respective finalist.
Golfbreaks & Mizuno Golf Pairs have teamed up to give you the chance of experiencing the trip of a lifetime in the Golfbreaks Match Play 2021. Win 4 local knockout matches and you'll be heading to your choice of 1 of our 4 finals days. Each finals day will be packed with golf, giveaways, goodies and laughter, as well as the winning pair at each finals day heading to America for the trip of a lifetime in 2022.
Round 1 - 21st May - 27th June
Round 2 - 28th June - 1st August
Round 3 - 2nd August - 5th September
Round 4 - 6th September - 10th October
Regional play-offs
Aspley Guise & Woburn Sands (Milton Keynes) – Friday 22nd October
The Ultimate PGA Tour Bucket List Experience
10th - 17th March 2022
Join the party in the USA for a week of action packed golfing euphoria at TPC Sawgrass and a selection of the very best golf courses in America -Truly a golfing adventure of a lifetime that money can't buy!
To participate all you need is an official CONGU handicap and to be a member of a CONGU affiliated golf club in England, Scotland or Wales.
You will be drawn either home or away in each round, so progression gives the potential of you having home advantage at your golf club, or being drawn away, and playing your opponents course, with a different challenge and environment.We welcome pairs from all across the United Kingdom to join. Participants will be split into local regions to avoid long distance travelling and given plenty of time to complete their matches. Match play is a knockout competition over four rounds, and should your pair be left standing at the end of round four you'll be heading to finals day with the chance to win the ultimate PGA experience at The Players championships in 2022
- Betterball Match Play 90% Handicap
- Pairs can be registered at different clubs. Only one club will be allocated as your home course.
- Mixed pairs are welcome. Juniors are welcome aged 14+ as long as playing with an adult.
Set out on your path to the Ultimate PGA Tour Bucket List Experience by battling through four knock out rounds against fellow competitors in your local area. The matches are sure to be competitive, fun and a great opportunity to meet new friends out on the course.
Four victories secures your place at one of our finals days to be hosted at fantastic venues across Great Britain. It’s an even playing field on the day. Bring your very best game and you’ll have every chance of glory. Coming out on top at the finals day secures your rightful place on the plane to join other winners in playing the iconic Ocean course at Kiawah, home to the 2021 PGA Championships and regular PGA Tour stop Harbour Town Links. Finalists will also be treated to a unique fan experience with Golfbreaks partner THE PGA TOUR before soaking up the drama in premium hospitality on Sunday at THE PLAYERS- Finals day format is Better ball Stableford 85% handicap
- Players will be asked to provide ID and proof of handicap at finals day. Referees will also be in attendance.
After the close of every match play round we will select ten lucky losers who will automatically win a golden ticket pass to a finals day of their choice!
Winners will enjoy four incredible rounds of competition golf across an unforgettable week with a day at THE PLAYERS 2022 thrown in to make the trip truly remarkable!
FLying into Jacksonville, Florida, the group will enjoy the first part of the week staying at the Renaissance Resort - World Golf Village located in the beautiful coastal city of St Augustine. Onsite Championship courses Slammer & Squire and The King & Bear, the World's only course co-designed by Arnold Palmer and Jack Nicklaus, will be the stage for rounds I & II of the finalist's competition.On Sunday the finalists will be transferred to TPC Swagrass and treated to a unique PGA Tour experience before being invited into the premium hospitality to watch the drama unfold over the iconic finishing stretch at THE PLAYERS. Weather choosing to walk every inch of the course or kicking back with a complementary drink in hand, this day trip will be one to remember!
Saving the very best until last, the end of the week will see the finalists transferred to Hilton Head, South Carolina to stay at The Westin Hilton Head Island Resort and Spa 5*. Round III will see finalists tee it up at Harbour Town Links, home of the Heritage PGA Tour event since 1969 and a truly stunning test of golf. Finish off in style, The Ocean Course at Kiawah, purpose built for the 1991 ‘War on the Shore’ Ryder Cup and home to the PGA Championship in 2021 is the epic stage for the final competition round.
- Flights and hotels are included
- Winners will be travelling from Heathrow
-
10th – 17th March 2022
10th March - Group flight for all finalists from London Heathrow to Jacksonville Florida.
Transfer to The Renaissance Resort at World Golf Village 4*, St Augustine, Florida.
Accommodation for 4 nights, Breakfast included.
Group welcome meal in Bill Murray’s famous ‘Caddyshack’ bar and restaurant.
Complimentary shuttle service to historic Downtown St Augustine – America’s oldest city.
11th March - Finalists competition Rd1 - King & Bear Course at The Renaissance Resort at World Golf Village.
Golf Buggy included.
12th March - Finalists competition Rd2 - Slammer & Squire Course at The Renaissance Resort at World Golf Village.
Golf Buggy included.
13th March - The Players Championship Sunday Hospitality Experience. Return Group Shuttle from the Hotel to TPC Sawgrass Soft seating on the final holes, televisions, and outdoor viewing. Food and drinks all inclusive within the premium space.
14th March - Travel to Hilton Head, South Carolina to check-in at The Westin Hilton Head Island Resort and Spa 5*
Individual room accommodation for 3 nights, breakfast included.
15th March - Finalists competition Rd3 - Harbour Town links
Golf Buggy included
16th March - Finalists competition Rd4 - Kiawah Island Ocean Course.
17th March - Car hire to Savannah Airport for return flight to London Heathrow
Our most common Frequently asked questions are listed below. However if you can't find the answer please visit our help centre by CLICKING HERE for a full list. If you still can't find what you are looking for please email us orders@golfpairs.com
-
Please email orders@golfpairs.com who are dedicated to match play support.
-
Should this be the case we can write to your home club asking for an exception. You're also welcome to play away or at a neutral venue. Should none of these be an option we can extend the deadline to allow your match to be played.
-
Once Match Play has been purchased, participation is secured. Our Match Play team will then reach out to you via email with a link to login to the Match Play portal. This is where you submit your golfer information, find your opponents, their details and submit results.
-
The Golfbreaks team will be in touch with all qualifying finalists before the 30th September 2021 to confirm attendance and take all necessary personal information relevant to the administration of the finalist experience.
-
Entry requirements when travelling into the USA differ in accordance with each individuals circumstances and therefore it will be the responsibility of the finalist to ensure they have satisfied the documentation criteria specific to them
Most British passport holders can visit the US for up to 90 days under the US Visa Waiver Programme. To travel under the Visa Waiver Programme you must obtain an advance approval for travel by applying online to the Electronic System for Travel Authorisation (“ESTA”) at least 72 hours before travel. If you do not apply for an ESTA you will be refused travel. -
Golfbreaks will book all confirmed members of the finalist experience onto a group booking flying out of and returning to London Heathrow. It is the responsibility of the finalist to arrange and cover the costs of travel logistics in getting to London Heathrow at the advised time.
-
You will be drawn home or away for each round and both teams will be given contact information to arrange the match, although the onus is on the home team to make contact since the home team will be booking the tees. If the home team does not reach out or the deadline is not met, the away team will progress unless evidence of attempted contact is given.
-
Many golf clubs offer courtesy and are happy to do this because their members will mutually benefit when playing away elsewhere, but some clubs will not permit this. If courtesy is not possible then we recommend the visitor fees being split four ways, but if not then the away team will need to pay a visitor fee to the club as per normal golf club policies.
-
All confirmed finalists must ensure that they purchase a policy which covers as a minimum the full costs that could be incurred in the event of you suffering an accident or illness, including repatriation.
It is your responsibility to ensure that the insurance cover you purchase is adequate for your particular needs. We do not check insurance policies. Please read your policy details carefully and take them with you on the finalists experience. We do not accept any liability for any possible loss that you suffer as a result of your failure to take out an adequate insurance policy. -
Only the elements detailed in the advertised itinerary will be covered by Golfbreaks within the finalists experience. All other expenses incurred across the duration of the trip (for example, drinks, meals or transportation) are the responsibility of the individual finalist to pay for
-
With both Pairs and singles being part of the finalist group, we understand that finalists from the individual bracket in particular may wish to travel with a guest. We would of course wish to have the finalist experience be a memorable social occasion as well as fun and competitive for all.
Golfbreaks will happily look into requests to bring guests subject to availability and on the understanding that the elements covered in the finalists experience are provided without cost only to the finalists and not their guests. Any associated costs applicable to bringing a guest must be covered prior to travel by the respective finalist.
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