The top 64 male golfers in the world meet in Arizona to compete in a match play event. In 2011 Luke Donald, from England, defeated Germany’s Martin Kaymer in the Championship Match, 3 and 2. Enjoy these photos from previous Accenture Match Play Championship events played in Arizona.
When is the World Golf Championships-Accenture Match Play Championship?
February 20, 2012 through February 26, 2012Where is the World Golf Championships-Accenture Match Play Championship?
This year's event will be played at the new Ritz-Carlton Golf Club, Dove Mountain in Marana, Arizona. The course was designed by Jack Nicklaus. The golf course is about 100 miles (a 2 hour drive) from downtown Phoenix, so you'll need to compute your distance and time of travel accordingly. Take I-10 East toward Tucson. Exit at Tangerine Road, Exit 240. This exit is north of downtown Tucson, so if you are driving from Phoenix you won't have to go through downtown Tucson to get there. Parking is located ½ mile east of I-10 on Tangerine Road. There is parking charge.How do I get tickets for World Golf Championships-Accenture Match Play Championship and how much are they?
You can order tickets online or by phone at 520-571-0400.Advance ticket prices in 2012 are:
Monday, Tuesday Practice Round: $25 each day
Wednesday, Thursday Friday: $45 each day
Saturday, Sunday: $35 each day
Weekly Package: $125
Tickets are $10 more at the gate. Children 18 and under are admitted free when accompanied by a ticketed adult (one child per person). Complimentary tickets are available through Birdies for the Brave for all active, retired and reserve military and their dependents. New this year, veterans may purchase discounted tickets through the Veterans Advantage program for just $20. A valid military I.D. will be required at the gate for admission. You can purchase pairing sheets once you are inside the gate.
Are there any single ticket discounts available?
Not that I know of.What else should I know about the World Golf Championships-Accenture Match Play Championship?
The PGA does not allow/condone the scalping of tickets "on the course, in the parking lots or on surrounding roads." Do not bring your cell phone. Public phones are available on the golf course. Cameras or video cameras are allowed during Monday and Tuesday Practice Rounds only.No backpacks, purses or bags larger than 6"x6"x6". Folding chairs are allowed, but no large folding chairs. Phones are permitted in 2012 and may be used only in designated areas. Beepers/pagers are allowed but must be on vibrate mode. No coolers, periscopes, radios, signs, banners, firearms or knives are permitted.
On practice days the gates open at 7:30 a.m. On the days of the actual matches, the starting times vary. Here's the schedule, including the television schedule.
Proceeds from the Accenture Match Play Championship primarily benefit The Tucson Conquistadores charities, including The First Tee of Tucson, Boys and Girls Clubs, YMCA and Pima County Special Olympics.
Where to Stay Nearby
Making a nice weekend out of the event? You can probably find rooms nearby for around $100 per night at Holiday Inn Express (Book a Reservation) or the Best Western Continental Inn (Book a Reservation). If you want to go a bit more upscale, try these resorts on the north side of Tucson: Westin La Paloma Resort & Spa (Book a Reservation); Loews Ventana Canyon Resort (Book a Reservation); Westward Look Resort (Book a Reservation). Of course, if you want to stay right at the Ritz Carlton, you can book that reservation here.Where is a good place to have dinner in the evening?
I had a lovely, quiet and upscale dinner at the Core Kitchen & Wine Bar at Ritz-Carlton Dove Mountain. You can read about that experience on the next page.What if I have more questions about the World Golf Championships-Accenture Match Play Championship?
For more information, visit Accenture Match Play Championship online.All dates, times, prices and offerings are subject to change without notice.
