1913 News of the World Match Play

1913 News of the World Match Play
Tournament information
Dates7–9 October 1913
LocationWalton-on-the-Hill, Surrey, England
Course(s)Walton Heath Golf Club
Organised byThe PGA
FormatMatch play – 18 holes
(Final 36 holes)
Statistics
Field32 players
Prize fund£400
Winner's share£100
Champion
Scotland George Duncan
def. James Braid 3 & 2
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Walton Heath Golf Club is located in England
Walton Heath Golf Club
Walton Heath Golf Club

The 1913 News of the World Match Play was the eleventh News of the World Match Play tournament. It was played from Tuesday 7 to Thursday 9 October at Walton Heath 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 £400. George Duncan defeated James Braid 3 & 2 in the final to win the tournament. This was Braid's fifth final but the first time he had been beaten.