Overview
- The PGA Tour has agreed to co‑sanction the Australian Open with Golf Australia, the DP World Tour and the Challenger PGA Tour of Australasia for 2027–2029, putting the event on a formal three‑season partnership track.
- Organizers say the deal will boost the championship’s stature and financial appeal, with the tournament expected to receive increased prize money and broader global promotion to attract higher-ranked players.
- Top‑player participation is uncertain because some leading U.S.-based stars have signaled limits on overseas travel while others, including Rory McIlroy, have actively promoted national opens as priority events.
- Coverage frames the move as a step to deepen PGA–DP World cooperation and to counter recent shifts in the professional golf landscape following the withdrawal of PIF from LIV Golf.
- The Australian Open at Kingston Heath has a long pedigree and has been on the DP World Tour schedule since 2022, and Golf Australia expects stronger tourism and viewership if the event secures regular top names and a clear PGA Tour calendar window.