PGA alter Match Play Championship format

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As well as moving the competition from Marana in Arizona to TPC Harding Park, the 2015 event will see the 64 entrants divided into 16 groups of four before playing round-robin matches. 

Each group winner will then move into the last 16 before players continue to battle it out to reach the semi-finals and the final. 

The move was announced at a press conference on Wednesday where it was also confirmed that the 2020 PGA Championship and The Presidents Cup in 2025 will take place at TPC Harding Park as well. 

PGA of America president Ted Bishop explained: "The PGA of America is proud to be taking its major championship in 2020 to the City of San Francisco, home to one of the premier venues that embraces public golf along with the skill to stage some of the game's greatest events. 

"It is exciting to be sharing today’s announcement with the PGA Tour and the city of San Francisco.

"Together, we look to grow the game among new audiences and present the finest championships for the greatest players in the world."

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