| Tournament information | |
|---|---|
| Dates | 17–20 May |
| Location | Andalusia, Spain |
| Course(s) | Finca Cortesín Golf Club |
| Tour(s) | European Tour |
| Format | Match play – 18 holes |
| Statistics | |
| Par | 72 |
| Length | 7,290 yards (6,670 m) |
| Field | 24 players |
| Prize fund | €2,750,000 |
| Winner's share | €700,000 |
| Champion | |
 Nicolas Colsaerts | |
| def. Graeme McDowell 1 up | |
The 2012 Volvo World Match Play Championship was the 47th Volvo World Match Play Championship played. It was held 17–20 May, with the champion receiving €700,000. The format was 24 players split into eight pools of three, with the top two in each pool progressing to the knock-out stage.[1] It was an official money event on the European Tour.
- ^ "Volvo World Match Play format explained". PGA European Tour. 16 May 2012. Retrieved 31 October 2012.