64-Team Match Play – World Final In Dubai
Compete locally in your country and qualify for the World Final in Dubai
Participation fee:
until 1 February 100% off
How it works
– Brand New Format
Compete locally in your country against 64-teams in a two-player match play better ball single-elimination tournament where the winner qualifies for the World Final in Dubai.
1
Join The Race

Register your team of two players before April 27th.

All players must have official handicaps and 4 registered handicap rounds in the last 12 months.

Two reserve players can be utilized to support the team during competition.

2
Play Your Best Golf

The tournament begins 1 May and you will compete against the nearest 64 teams in at most 6 matches.

Each match has 4 weeks to be played. The home team will select the golf course but both teams will have to find a match date.

All communication and scorecard submissions are done through the website.

Green fees are paid by each team during the tournament.

3
Final Event In Dubai

The winning team wins a magical Dubai golfing experience in April 2026, with all expenses covered for lodging and courses.

Tournament Schedule
– 4 Weeks Per Match
1

Tournament Bracket

Round of 64
1 May - 27 May
(27 days)
Round of 32
28 May - 24 Jun
(28 days)
Round of 16
25 Jun - 22 Jul
(28 days)
Quarterfinals
23 Jul - 19 Aug
(28 days)
Semifinals
20 Aug - 16 Sep
(28 days)
Final
17 Sep - 16 Oct
(30 days)
2

World Final in Dubai

2026 World Final
April
(5 days)
Game Format and Communication
Matches are played in a better ball match play format, with teams of two competing. The best score wins the hole for the team. All green fees or other costs are paid by each team.

All communications between participants can be easily managed through our website, where you have access to digital scorecards and match reports. Additionally, you can follow other matches live throughout the year while the race is ongoing.
A magical golfing experience awaits all winners In Dubai, where hotels and golf courses are paid for
Testimonials
Words from the finalists
Jason Wood
Australia
The last week felt like an absolute dream come true I’d never dream for. Thank you so much again I’m beyond grateful for the experience and the group of guys (and girls) I met are just top notch humans!
Paul Smith
USA
Best tournament experience I’ve ever been a part of by far, and I’ve played in the most prestigious USGA events out there. Well done to everyone involved. Hopefully, we will see you all again in November!!
Scott Clary
USA
I feel like I left a fantasy world which was made perfect with golf & the great friends we met at & thru WAMR. Loved getting to know all of you. Cheers to a fabulous week & WAMR!
David Phillip
USA
Thank you to everyone who made this possible! The courses were amazing, the company was even better. We didn’t win in the finals but as with most things, it was about the journey to Dubai. I can’t wait to get another opportunity to compete for a chance to return! Thanks, World Amateur Match Race, you have given me my greatest sports victory ever!
Daniel Thomas
Australia
Cannot thank you all enough, for such an amazing experience. thank you to the entire crew from World Amateur Match Race for a wonderful experience we can't wait to come back and do this all again.
Ruben Ventura
Mexico
Great experience, with magnificent golf courses, VIP receptions everywhere, and new friends around the World. Thanks and a lot of success to World Amateur Match Race for making all this possible.
Adrian Ferrand
Australia
What an amazing experience from start to finish, it really was a dream come true to play in a world class competition in Dubai on some of the best courses in the world. Thank you team WAMR.
Heine Thiart
South Africa
Thank you to each and every one of you for making us feel like champions! It was a phenomenal experience, playing courses where the greats have played and meeting so many golfers from different countries. Outside the course, the yacht party was awesome!