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PGA Tour announces support for Australian Open, impacting LIV Golf's future

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 11, 2026, 10:30 AM

Last updated Jun 11, 2026

PGA Tour announces support for Australian Open, impacting LIV Golf's future

Summary

The PGA Tour plans to elevate the Australian Open starting in 2027, increasing prize money and co-sanctioning it with the DP World Tour. This decision is seen as a strategic blow to LIV Golf, which is struggling to secure funding and expand its calendar. LIV Golf had targeted national opens but missed out on the Australian Open, raising concerns about its viability. Experts suggest this move may help the PGA Tour grow its international presence, countering LIV's ambitions.

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By the Numbers

•PGA Tour to support Australian Open from 2027 onward.
•Prize money for the event set to increase significantly.
•LIV Golf faces challenges in securing funding and event scheduling.
•Experts view this as a strategy to undermine LIV Golf's position.
•PGA Tour seeks to enhance its international profile with this move.

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10:30 AMYahoo Sports — The PGA Tour said to be trying to end LIV Golf for good with latest announcement

What they're saying

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The PGA Tour have taken an opportunity to deal LIV Golf a further blow with their decision to support the Australian Open from 2027 onwards. Little is going right for LIV Golf right now, it seems.
— Yahoo Sports

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