2007 HSBC World Match Play Championship
| Dates | 11–14 October 2007 |
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| Location | Virginia Water, Surrey, England |
| Course(s) | Wentworth Club |
| Tour(s) | European Tour |
| Format | Match play – 36 holes |
| Par | 72 |
| Length | 7,308 yards (6,682 m) |
| Field | 16 players |
| Prize fund | £1,660,000 |
| Winner's share | £1,000,000 |
 Ernie Els
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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 11 October to 14 October 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. Each match was played over 36 holes. Ernie Els defeated Ángel Cabrera 6&4 in the final to win the tournament for the 7th time.
1. Defending champion: Paul Casey
2. World #1 from the Official World Golf Rankings as of 1 January 2007: Tiger Woods (declined invitation)
3. The leading 10 available players from the "HSBC Major Tournaments Ranking" at the end of the 2007 PGA Championship on 13 August 2007: Pádraig Harrington (2), Ángel Cabrera (4), Ernie Els (6), Woody Austin (T7), Justin Rose (9), Retief Goosen (10)
4. The leading two available European Tour members: Anders Hansen, Niclas Fasth
*Note: These categories are listed in order. If you qualify for a high category then you are not listed under a lower category.
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