1908 News of the World Match Play

1908 News of the World Match Play
Tournament information
Dates6–8 October 1908
LocationRichmond, London, England
Course(s)Mid-Surrey Golf Club
Organised byThe PGA
FormatMatch play – 18 holes
(Final 36 holes)
Statistics
Field32 players
Prize fund£240
Winner's share£100
Champion
England J.H. Taylor
def. Fred Robson 2 up
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Mid-Surrey Golf Club is located in England
Mid-Surrey Golf Club
Mid-Surrey Golf Club

The 1908 News of the World Match Play was the sixth News of the World Match Play tournament. It was played from Tuesday 6 to Thursday 8 October at Mid-Surrey 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 £240. J.H. Taylor defeated Fred Robson by 2 holes in the final to win the tournament.