1976 Piccadilly World Match Play Championship
| Dates | 7–9 October 1976 |
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| Location | Virginia Water, Surrey, England |
| Course(s) | West Course, Wentworth |
| Format | Match play – 36 holes |
| Par | 73 |
| Length | 6,969 yards (6,372 m) |
| Field | 8 players |
| Prize fund | £75,000 |
| Winner's share | £25,000 |
 David Graham
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| def. Hale Irwin after 38 holes | |
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The 1976 Piccadilly World Match Play Championship was the 13th World Match Play Championship. It was played from Thursday 7 to Saturday 9 October on the West Course at Wentworth. Eight players competed in a straight knock-out competition, with each match contested over 36 holes. There was a large increase in the prize money with the champion receiving £25,000 compared to £10,000 the previous year. In the final, David Graham beat defending champion Hale Irwin after 38 holes.
For the first time there was a play-off between the losing semi-finalists for third place. It was played over 36 holes and was won by Gary Player.
This was the last World Match Play Championship sponsored under the Piccadilly name.
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The winner received £25,000, the runner-up £15,000, third place £8,500, fourth place £6,500 and the first round losers £5,000, making a total prize fund of £75,000.
Coordinates: 51°23′48″N 0°35′45″W / 51.39667°N 0.59583°W
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