PGA Tour partners with Australian Open to boost global golf presence
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 10, 2026, 12:36 PM
Last updated Jun 10, 2026
The PGA Tour has entered a new partnership with the Australian Open, announced on June 10, 2026. This collaboration aims to enhance the tournament's appeal by increasing prize money and drawing PGA Tour professionals to participate. The Australian Open, which is co-sanctioned with the DP World Tour, is set to benefit from significant financial support, with details on the raised purse expected soon. This development comes amid LIV Golf's interest in national opens, but the Australian Open has opted for a strategic alliance with the PGA instead. The tournament will take place at Kingston Heath in December, with Rory McIlroy scheduled to return as a participant for the second consecutive year.
- •PGA Tour announces partnership with the Australian Open on June 10, 2026.
- •Financial support and increased prize money for the tournament is expected.
- •The Australian Open will be co-sanctioned by the DP World Tour.
- •Rory McIlroy scheduled to participate in December's event.
- •LIV Golf's interest in the tournament ultimately did not materialize.
- 12:36 PMYahoo Sports — What the PGA Tour's surprise new arrangement with the Australian Open potentially means for global golf
"The PGA Tour's involvement with the historic national open includes helping financially and making it attractive for PGA Tour pros to play in the event
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