| Tournament information | |
|---|---|
| Dates | 13–15 October 1903 |
| Location | Sunningdale, Berkshire, England |
| Course(s) | Sunningdale Golf Club |
| Organised by | The PGA |
| Format | Match play – 18 holes (Final 36 holes) |
| Statistics | |
| Field | 32 players |
| Prize fund | £200 |
| Winner's share | £100 |
| Champion | |
 James Braid | |
| def. Ted Ray 4 & 3 | |
Sunningdale Golf Club
Location in England
The 1903 News of the World Match Play was the first News of the World Match Play tournament. It was played from Tuesday 13 to Thursday 15 October at Sunningdale Golf Club. 32 players competed in a straight knock-out competition, with each match contested over 18 holes, except for the final which was over 36 holes. The winner received £100 out of a total prize fund of £200. James Braid defeated Ted Ray 4 & 3 in the final to win the tournament.