The thrill of match play was on full display in 2024 as Nelly Korda dominated the T-Mobile Match Play presented by MGM Rewards, capping off a grueling week with a 4-and-3 victory over Leona Maguire. That win marked her fourth consecutive LPGA Tour victory, a testament to her skill and endurance. But as we look ahead to the 2025 tournament, you might be wondering how this exciting event works.
So when it comes to having a cut, the 2025 T-Mobile Match Play does have a cut for 64 players, including ties. However, apart from that, the T-Mobile Match Play has undergone some format tweaks over the years. This year, the event returns to a pool-based start, where 64 players are divided into 16 groups of four. Each player competes against the others in their group over three days, with the player boasting the best head-to-head record advancing to the knockout rounds. It’s a true test of strategy and mental toughness.
The real excitement begins when the knockout rounds kick in. The top 16 players compete in a bracket-style format, with the Round of 16 and quarterfinals taking place on Saturday. The semifinals and final follow on Sunday, culminating in a thrilling conclusion to the tournament. With its unique blend of stroke play and match play, the T-Mobile Match Play is an event not to be missed.
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But what are the golfers battling for? Well, as it turns out, quite a lot!
Top Golfers tee off in Las Vegas for lucrative prize purse
The LPGA Tour is heading to the luxurious Shadow Creek Golf Club in Las Vegas for the T-Mobile Match Play, where 64 of the world’s top golfers will compete for a share of the $2 million purse. The tournament features a unique format, with players divided into 16 groups of four for round-robin matches over the first three days. The top player in each group will then progress to the knockout phase, featuring single-elimination matches, before the final two players face off on Sunday.
Last year’s tournament saw Nelly Korda dominate the competition, securing her fourth successive LPGA Tour victory with a 4&3 win over Leona Maguire. Korda took home a winner’s check of $300,000, and players are competing for an identical sum this year. The prize money payout for the T-Mobile Match Play is as follows: $300,000 for the winner, $189,207 for the runner-up, and decreasing amounts for the remaining top finishers. With its unique format and lucrative purse, the T-Mobile Match Play is set to be an exciting and competitive tournament. Who do you think will take home the top prize this year? Let us know in the comment section below!
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