The top 16 world ranked golfers of 2024 will tee it up once again in Joe Barrett’s 2025 APBA MADNESS match play tournament. The 4 regional sites are set:
- West Region @ Los Angeles (Riviera)
- East Region @ Empire (Bethpage Black)
- North Region @ Metro Detroit (Oakland Hills)
- South Region @ Palmetto Island (Kiawah Island)
As usual, the Final Four will be played at the Magnolia course (Augusta National), and the Championship will be at Birthplace (St. Andrews).
Defending champion, Wyndham Clark, 11th world ranked, is seeded in the North Region and will play his first match against 6th world ranked Patrick Cantlay. Some of the LIV golfers were ranked in the top 16 and will compete against the PGA golfers.
Momentum and clutch points are handled a little differently in match play. Remaining momentum points may be used any time a golfer wins a hole, even if the hole was not birdied. Likewise, any bounce back points may be used any time a golfer loses a hole, even if the hole was not a bogey. Clutch points are used any time a golfer can win or lose the match on a hole.
A “network deal” appears to be in the works with some matches slated to be broadcast live on the Game Caddie Play channel. Stay tuned for details.
The tournament bracket appears below.
