| Tournament information | |
|---|---|
| Dates | 16–19 May |
| Location | Kavarna, Bulgaria 43°24′47″N 28°16′48″E / 43.413°N 28.2801°E |
| Course(s) | Thracian Cliffs Golf & Beach Resort |
| Tour(s) | European Tour |
| Format | Match play – 18 holes |
| Statistics | |
| Par | 72 |
| Length | 7,291 yards (6,667 m) |
| Field | 24 players |
| Prize fund | €3,000,000 |
| Winner's share | €800,000 |
| Champion | |
 Graeme McDowell | |
| def. Thongchai Jaidee 2 & 1 | |
| Location map | |
  Thracian Cliffs Location in Bulgaria | |
The 2013 Volvo World Match Play Championship was the 48th Volvo World Match Play Championship played. It was held 16–19 May, with the champion receiving €800,000. 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.
Graeme McDowell of Northern Ireland defeated Thongchai Jaidee of Thailand, 2 & 1, in the final.[2][3]
- ^ "Volvo World Match Play format explained". PGA European Tour. 13 May 2013. Retrieved 14 May 2013.
- ^ "Graeme McDowell beats Thongchai Jaidee to win Volvo World Match Play Championship". Daily Telegraph. 19 May 2013. Retrieved 5 June 2013.
- ^ "Graeme McDowell beats Jaidee in World Match Play final". BBC Sport. 19 May 2013. Retrieved 5 June 2013.