Registration opens for Dell Technologies Match Play Bracket Challenge
AUSTIN, Texas – The World Golf Championships-Dell Technologies Match Play has announced the return of the Dell Technologies Match Play Bracket Challenge. Beginning on March 7, fans can register for free via PGATOUR.com/MyBracket and begin creating leagues to compete against friends, family or co-workers. Fans can register now with pick selection beginning on March 19, shortly after brackets are announced on PGATOUR.com and Golf Channel live drawing (broadcast concludes at 8 p.m. CDT).
“As the only head-to-head format event on the PGA TOUR schedule, the WGC-Dell Technologies Match Play is one of the most unique and anticipated on golf’s calendar and the perfect event to offer the fans a March Madness-like experience with the Dell Technologies Match Play Bracket Challenge,” said Jordan Uppleger, executive director of the WGC-Dell Technologies Match Play. “Our fans have thoroughly enjoyed following the drama and excitement of head-to-head competition between the world’s best at Austin Country Club, and the Bracket Challenge has proven to only heighten their interest in every match.”
Quick Facts
- The game resides at PGATOUR.com/MyBracket and is free to enter.
- The Dell Technologies Match Play Bracket Challenge gives fans the chance to pick the winner out of each Round Robin starting group of 4 to advance to the Round of 16. From there, fans can advance their favorite picks all the way through the bracket to the Championship Match and Consolation Match to compete for a perfect bracket. The further the picks advance, the more points are earned.
- A correct pick earns:
- Group Winner: 10 points per pick
- Round of 16: 20 points per pick
- Round of 8: 40 points per pick
- Semi Finals: 80 points per pick
- Championship: 160 points per pick
- Third Place Match: 40 points
Important dates to remember:
- March 7: Pre-registration begins
- March 19: Pick selection starts shortly after the official brackets are announced on PGATOUR.com and the Golf Channel live drawing (broadcast concludes at 8 p.m. CDT).
- March 21: Deadline to submit picks is five minutes before the start of tournament play
- The Dell Technologies Match Play Bracket Challenge is built on a mobile adaptive platform, as well as LIVE scoring of the individual matches, so fans can stay up to date with how their favorite players are faring while on the go.
Prizing for the Dell Technologies Match Play Bracket Challenge is as follows:
- First Prize: New XPS 13 2-in-1 – The world’s smallest[1] 13-inch 2-in-1 with InfinityEdge display for virtually borderless viewing and gorgeous detail, with the latest Intel processors and optional UltraSharp QHD+.
- Value $979.99
- Second Prize: Inspiron 15 5000 2-in-1 – 15-inch 2-in-1 stylishly designed with four flexible modes, an expansive screen and your choice of features, like a backlit keyboard and a solid state drive.
- Value $799.99
- Third Prize: Inspiron 11 3000 2-in-1 – 11-inch 2-in-1 packed with fun. Colorful, lightweight and impressively versatile with four head-turning modes to travel with you anywhere.
- Value $599.99
The Dell Technologies Match Play has generated more than $17 million for charity since its inception, part of the more than $60 million raised for global charities since the advent of the World Golf Championships in 1999. For more information, follow the tournament’s social pages: Facebook, Twitter and Instagram or visit www.worldgolfchampionships.com.