| Tournament information | |
|---|---|
| Dates | 14–17 September 2006 |
| Location | Virginia Water, Surrey, England |
| Course(s) | Wentworth Club |
| Tour(s) | European Tour |
| Format | Match play – 36 holes |
| Statistics | |
| Par | 72 |
| Length | 7,308 yards (6,682 m) |
| Field | 16 players |
| Prize fund | £1,660,000 |
| Winner's share | £1,000,000 |
| Champion | |
 Paul Casey | |
| def. Shaun Micheel 10 & 8 | |
The 2006 HSBC World Match Play Championship was the 43rd HSBC World Match Play Championship played and the 3rd time played as an official European Tour event. It was played from 14 September to 17 September 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. Paul Casey defeated Shaun Micheel 10&8 in the final to win the tournament for the first time.[1]
- ^ "Casey romps to Match Play victory". BBC Sport. 17 September 2006. Retrieved 30 October 2009.