Sydney to Host 2026 Australian PGA Championship, Targeting Bryson DeChambeau
The Australian PGA Championship will return to New South Wales for the first time in 25 years, with Sydney’s The Lakes Golf Club selected as the host venue for the November 2026 event. This move comes as Queensland’s Royal Queensland course prepares for renovations ahead of the 2032 Brisbane Olympics. PGA of Australia officials are actively targeting top-50 global stars, with two-time US Open winner Bryson DeChambeau identified as a primary candidate. Discussions with player agents during the Masters at Augusta indicate growing international interest, driven by increased prize money and the tournament's co-sanctioning with the DP World Tour. The event aims to complement strong local participation from Australian stars like Cameron Smith, Adam Scott, and Min Woo Lee. PGA of Australia chief executive Gavin Kirkman emphasized the importance of bringing an international golf tournament back to Sydney. The agreement with the NSW government is initially for one year, with options for extension. This development marks a significant resurgence for the Challenger PGA Tour of Australasia, leveraging the upcoming Ryder Cup season to attract European players seeking team points.
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Sydney to Host 2026 Australian PGA Championship, Targeting Bryson DeChambeau
The Australian PGA Championship will return to New South Wales for the first time in 25 years, with Sydney’s The Lakes Golf Club selected as the host venue for the November 2026 event. This move comes as Queensland’s Royal Queensland course prepares for renovations ahead of the 2032 Brisbane Olympics. PGA of Australia officials are actively targeting top-50 global stars, with two-time US Open winner Bryson DeChambeau identified as a primary candidate. Discussions with player agents during the Masters at Augusta indicate growing international interest, driven by increased prize money and the tournament's co-sanctioning with the DP World Tour. The event aims to complement strong local participation from Australian stars like Cameron Smith, Adam Scott, and Min Woo Lee. PGA of Australia chief executive Gavin Kirkman emphasized the importance of bringing an international golf tournament back to Sydney. The agreement with the NSW government is initially for one year, with options for extension. This development marks a significant resurgence for the Challenger PGA Tour of Australasia, leveraging the upcoming Ryder Cup season to attract European players seeking team points.
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