January Match Play

The January Match Play tournament is an annual competitive event featuring a match play format, typically attracting top amateur or professional golfers depending on the specific event. A notable example is the Matchplay Championship Grand Final held at Quinta do Lago Resort in Algarve, Portugal, scheduled for early January 2026. The event consists of individual and pairs match play rounds over multiple days, with players qualified via regional contests. It usually features about 200+ competitors nationally and internationally, emphasizing strategic head-to-head play.