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West Australian Haydn Barron has confirmed that he will play two events coming up on the Challenger PGA Tour of Australasia schedule.
The 28-year-old Western Australian Golf Club product has spent much of 2024 competing on the DP World Tour after earning his playing rights at Qualifying School late last year.
After a promising start to his rookie year, which included a top-10 finish at the Qatar Masters in February, Barron endured a tough run of results and will return to Q-School in November.
Prior to that, Barron will return to the PGA Tour of Australasia to play two events in his home state.
He will first play the CKB WA PGA Championship presented by TX Civil & Logistics at Kalgoorlie Golf Course from October 10-13 and then back up a week later for the 100th staging of the Bowra & O’Dea Nexus Advisernet WA Open from October 17-20 at Mandurah Country Club.
A former WA state captain, Barron’s best finish at the WA Open came in 2020, where he finished as runner-up to fellow amateur Hayden Hopewell at Royal Fremantle. Last year, after embarking on a whirlwind trip home from St Andrews to the Kalgoorlie desert, Barron was runner-up to Ben Eccles in the WA PGA Championship.
“I’m excited to be able to come home and play in the state open,” Barron said.
“I’ve played well previously around Mandurah Country Club and am looking forward to getting back there in front of some familiar faces.”
On his rookie season on tour, Barron added: “This season has been nothing short of incredible. I’ve made so many new friends, learnt a heap of life lessons and experienced new and different places and cultures all around the world. I’ve just had a genuine all-round blast, and it’s hard to put the journey into words.
“It’s also been the toughest year I’ve had so far. I’ve spent nine of the last 12 months away from home, family and friends. There’s been laughs, smiles, frustration and tears. It’s been a rollercoaster.”
Gary Thomas, GolfWA’s Chief Executive, welcomed Barron’s participation in the WA Open, saying: “Baz is a hugely popular figure in WA golf and it’s great for the tournament and for local golf fans to be able to see him in action at Mandurah Country Club.
“I’m sure he’ll get a very warm reception and his experiences on the DP World Tour this year will hold him in good stead for the WA Open.”
Heaving Australian crowds and world-class courses are the perfect formula to recreate a major-like atmosphere on home soil says PGA TOUR star, Cam Davis.
Davis, Australia’s most recent winner on the PGA TOUR, confirmed his place in the summer’s two marquee events on the Challenger PGA Tour of Australasia, the BMW Australian PGA Championship and ISPS HANDA Australian Open.
Davis was just 22 when he triumphed at The Australian Golf Club to claim the 2017 Australian Open and has finished tied seventh in each of his past two starts at the Australian PGA Championship.
But more than the lure of a second Stonehaven Cup and maiden Joe Kirkwood Cup, the 29-year-old points to the home-country support for elevating the tournaments to the equivalent of a major championship.
“It isn’t a major but, to an Australian, it still feels like a major,” said Davis.
“I think every player out there would feel that if you’re playing on the Aussie tour, these are your majors for the year.
“If you’re playing around the world, you might have played one or two (majors). But you come back and these have the same sort of atmosphere, especially as a local coming back to play at home.”
With the Australian PGA Championship finding a home at Royal Queensland and the Australian Open to return to the Melbourne sandbelt for the second time in three years, Davis says that the championship stages add to the feeling of prestige.
“It’s always great when you get the best courses in Australia involved in the biggest tournaments,” said the world No.42, who won the Rocket Mortgage Classic for a second time in June.
“There’s something about seeing a sandbelt golf course on TV and something about seeing Brisbane on TV.
“The environment that you’re playing in is so different to everywhere else in the world.
“Especially when you have been playing all over the world throughout the year, when you come back it’s awesome to be amongst that environment again.”
Bitterly disappointed to be overlooked for the International Team for this week’s Presidents Cup, the silver lining is that Davis has an extra week to refresh and set his sights on an Aussie summer assault.
Aware that with the likes of Jason Day, Cameron Smith and Min Woo Lee confirmed to return that victories won’t come easy, Davis will return to Australia with a burning ambition to complete the Aussie quinella.
“To try and get the Aussie PGA championship under my belt as well would mean a lot,” said Davis.
“I feel like having a trophy in both of the biggest events that Australia holds is a real feather in the cap, especially for an Australian player.
“I know what it was like to win the Australian Open and that doesn’t stop you from wanting to try and do it again.”
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Australia’s latest PGA Tour winner, Cam Davis, has set his sights on another big Australian victory after locking in the BMW Australian PGA Championship and ISPS HANDA Australian Open to his end-of-year schedule.
A previous Australian Open champion, Davis made it win number two on the world’s toughest tour when he claimed the Rocket Mortgage Classic at Detroit Golf Club in June.
The 29-year-old from Sydney, currently ranked No.41 in the world, will be among the leading contenders in both Australian majors which are co-sanctioned by the Challenger PGA Tour of Australasia and DP World Tour.
The BMW Australian PGA Championship will be played at Royal Queensland Golf Club on November 21-24 followed by the Open in Melbourne on November 28-December 1.
Davis joins an awesome PGA field that includes fellow drawcards Cam Smith, Jason Day and defending champion Min Woo Lee.
“This year has been a good one so far, winning on the PGA TOUR is always a big thrill,” Davis said.
“I’d love to win a second Australian Open, or first Australian PGA. That would be a great way to finish 2024.
“Playing in Australia to wrap up my schedule each year is such a fun way to close things out. In addition to catching up with my family, the crowds at these two events are also so good to me and I hope they come out in force again this year.”
Davis’s Open win at The Australian in 2017 – his first victory as a professional – was one of the most memorable successes of the past decade, providing the impetus for the former Australian Amateur champion to reach the PGA Tour two years later.
His record also includes the 2021 Rocket Mortgage Classic and a Presidents Cup appearance for the International team in 2022.
He has finished T7 in his last two appearances at Royal Queensland.
“Having played the Australian PGA at Royal Queensland for the last couple of years, I think I’ve got a really good idea for how to have success there and hopefully this year I can put that plan into action,” Davis said.
“Both events are going to have strong fields so it’s not going to easy.”
PGA of Australia CEO Gavin Kirkman said: “Having Cam back home in Australia is huge for our major championships. He’s a very talented player and an outstanding young man who is a great supporter of Australian golf.
“I’m sure he’d love to win the Joe Kirkwood Cup to add to the Stonehaven Cup. It’s only a small group of golfers who have achieved that feat but Cam certainly has the ability to pull it off.”
Brisbane Lord Mayor Adrian Schrinner said Davis was another great boost to the event’s exciting line-up.
“Brisbane is Australia’s lifestyle capital and our major events create more to see and do in the suburbs,” Cr Schrinner said.
“Cam will join the suite of world class athletes teeing off at the Royal Queensland fairway in November, providing a thrilling competition for local and visiting golf fans.
“The benefits of this world-class tournament will be felt across the region, delivering millions in economic support for local Brisbane businesses.”
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Three-time champion Cam Smith will tee it up at the 2024 BMW Australian PGA Championship after confirming his place in the field for the November 21-24 event at Royal Queensland Golf Club.
The Queenslander joins defending champion Min Woo Lee and fellow major championship winner Jason Day as feature players for this year’s event which once again is co-sanctioned by the Challenger PGA Tour of Australasia and DP World Tour.
In a special treat for golf fans, Smith will also play in the Queensland PGA Championship – the fifth event on the 2024/25 Challenger PGA Tour of Australasia – at Nudgee Golf Club on October 31-November 3.
Smith’s impressive BMW Australian PGA Championship record features back-to-back victories in 2017-18 before he won again in 2022.
A fourth Joe Kirkwood Cup would see the 2022 Open champion join Robert Allenby and Norman Von Nida as a four-time PGA winner, trailing only Kel Nagle (six wins) and Billy Dunk (five).
The 31-year-old continues to be a huge supporter of Australian golf and the Challenger PGA Tour of Australasia and his presence at Royal Queensland is sure to again draw massive crowds to his hometown championship.
“Coming home to Queensland is a highlight of my year. It’s always special to be back playing in front of my family, friends and all the golf fans and hopefully being up near the lead,” Smith said.
“This year, I’ll be playing in both the BMW Australian PGA Championship and the Queensland PGA Championship which is going to be something different for me but I’m really looking forward to both weeks back home.
“Of course I’d love to win both but it’s going to be difficult with the fields that will be at the two tournaments.
“I think playing at Nudgee will be good preparation for Royal Queensland and hopefully will have me at my best to attempt to take back the Joe Kirkwood Cup.”
PGA of Australia CEO Gavin Kirkman said securing Smith was a huge boost for both events.
“We all love seeing Cam playing golf back in Australia and I’m sure he’ll be determined to put on a great show in front of his home crowd this year at both Royal Queensland and Nudgee,” Kirkman said.
“Cam really appeals to all ages of golf fans. He’s a big reason why so many youngsters are taking up the game and are in our galleries at Royal Queensland each year.
“Winning the Joe Kirkwood Cup for the fourth time would consolidate his position as one of the greats of Australian golf.”
Minister for Tourism and Sport, Michael Healy said: “What a coup luring the legendary, Cam Smith, back home to headline what will be yet another unforgettable BMW Australian PGA Championship.
“The line-up is already looming as the hottest ticket in town, with Smith setting up a mouth-watering showdown with defending champion and superstar Min Woo Lee at the iconic Royal Queensland Golf Club.
“The economic impacts of this time-honoured event are also significant and great news for our tourism operators with projections that more than $15 million will be injected into the state’s visitor economy.”
Lord Mayor Adrian Schrinner said Cam Smith’s return to Brisbane would add to the exciting line-up for both the Queensland PGA Championship and BMW Australian PGA Championship.
“Brisbane is Australia’s lifestyle capital and our major events create more to see and do in the suburbs,” Cr Schrinner said.
“We are thrilled Cam Smith will join a suite of world class athletes to tee off at two must-see events for local and visiting golf fans.
“The benefits of these elite tournaments will be felt across the region, delivering millions in economic support for local Brisbane businesses.”
As a young professional, Cam Smith was runner-up in the 2015 Queensland PGA Championship after finishing as leading amateur in the 2011 event.
His 2024 highlights have included two LIV Golf team wins with Ripper GC and a T6 finish at The Masters.
The BMW Australian PGA Championship is supported by the Queensland Government through Tourism and Events Queensland, and Brisbane City Council via Brisbane Economic Development Agency.
Fledgling Victorian professional Sid Nadimpalli has received a Sport Australia Hall of Fame scholarship for 2025.
As he prepares for his first full season on the Challenger PGA Tour of Australasia, 20-year-old Nadimpalli, who plays out of Spring Valley Golf Club in Melbourne, was announced as part of the broader naming of 16 scholarships today.
He will receive a grant of $2500 toward sporting expenses under the Hall of Fame’s scholarship and mentoring program, invitations to SAHOF events, educational seminars and additional sessions with SAHOF members as guest speakers.
Nadimpalli, runner-up in this year’s Master of the Amateurs, tied-fourth in the adidas Australian Amateur and winner of the 2022 Tasmanian Amateur, made his debut as a professional at the PNG Open in Port Moresby in August, where he missed the cut.
He applied for the scholarship after receiving a tip from Tour staff that it could be available.
“It’s a privilege to be part of this,” he said.
“I’m hoping that it helps me going forward. It’s not just the grant, it’s the one-on-one mentoring that I’ll get. I’m looking to grow my game and grow as a person as well.”
Nadimpalli took up golf as a four-year-old growing up in Melbourne, and completed a fine amateur career by taking a spot on the Victorian team which won at the Golf Australia Interstate Matches in Queensland in May.
PHOTO: Sid Nadimpalli is playing on the Challenger PGA Tour of Australasia this season.
Paris Olympian Jason Day will return home to Queensland to play in the 2024 BMW Australian PGA Championship on November 21-24.
In a huge boost for the tournament, Day will make his first appearance in a PGA Championship at Royal Queensland Golf Club, joining defending champion Min Woo Lee as feature players for the event co-sanctioned by the Challenger PGA Tour of Australasia and DP World Tour.
Part of an elite group of Australian golfers to reach No.1 in the Official World Golf Ranking and win a major championship, the world No.33 will be hunting his first victory in one of Australian golf’s majors.
The 2015 US PGA champion has had five top-10s in 2024, continuing a career resurgence over the past two years which re-established him as one of the world’s best players.
As Australia’s No.1, he earned a place alongside Lee in Australia’s men’s golf team at the Olympics where he finished T9 and he was an automatic selection in this year’s International Team for the Presidents Cup in Canada this month.
“I’m extremely excited to be coming back home to Queensland this summer to contest the BMW Australian PGA Championship at Royal Queensland,” said Day.
“Wearing the green and gold for Australia at the Olympics in Paris was an extremely proud moment for myself and my family and it will be very special to get back on home soil and play in front of the Aussie fans.
“I’ve seen the amazing atmosphere at ‘RQ’ the past few years and can’t wait to experience it for myself.”
PGA of Australia CEO Gavin Kirkman said Day was an exciting addition to this year’s BMW Australian PGA Championship field.
“I know there will be thousands of golf fans who will keen to come out and see Jason play at Royal Queensland,” Kirkman said.
“After learning the game in Beaudesert, Jason has gone on to become one of the best players of his generation.
“We’re delighted to welcome him back home and to see him challenge for his first Joe Kirkwood Cup.”
Queensland Minister for Tourism and Sport, Michael Healy said: “Jason Day is Australian golf royalty and to have him play in the 2024 BMW Australian PGA Championship is absolutely sensational, his first ever at Royal Queensland.
“It’s terrific to welcome a player as accomplished as Jason back to our state to compete in this world-class event, especially when they’re Queenslanders.
“The Australian PGA continues to go from strength to strength with tens of thousands of fans expected to flock to this event, contributing $17 million into Queensland’s local visitor economy.”
Brisbane Lord Mayor Adrian Schrinner said the event coming to the Royal Queensland fairways would be an unmissable showdown.
“Brisbane is Australia’s lifestyle capital and our major events bring more to see and do to our suburbs,” Cr Schrinner said.
“With a suite of world class athletes confirmed to play, the BMW Australian PGA Championship is going to be a must-see event for local and visiting golf fans.
“The benefits of this world-class tournament will be felt across the region, delivering millions in economic support to local Brisbane restaurants, hotels and tourism businesses.”
The BMW Australian PGA Championship is supported by the Queensland Government through Tourism and Events Queensland, and Brisbane City Council via Brisbane Economic Development Agency.
Jason Day is a Testimonee for Rolex a major partner of the PGA of Australia and the BMW Australian PGA Championship.
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After lifting the trophies in front of record crowds in 2023, Chile’s Joaquin Niemann and South Africa’s Ashleigh Buhai have today confirmed they will defend their titles at the 2024 ISPS HANDA Australian Open in Melbourne.
Played again in the world-first format of men, women and all abilities alongside one another, the ISPS HANDA Australian Open will be held at Kingston Heath Golf Club and The Victoria Golf Club from November 28 to December 1.
Claiming her second consecutive Patricia Bridges Bowl in 2023, after winning across the same host venues on Melbourne’s famed Sandbelt in 2022, Buhai will seek to become the first woman, and second player ever, to win a consecutive hat-trick of Australian Opens.
“I have a long history with Australia and have always loved visiting, and especially competing in the Australian Open which I’m thrilled is returning to the Melbourne Sandbelt,” Buhai said.
A major champion in 2022 when winning the AIG Women’s Open, Buhai already has a place among highly decorated company with fellow multiple winners Karrie Webb, Laura Davies and Yani Tseng all ranked as world No.1 during their careers.
“The names on the Australian Open trophy are special to be included alongside. Fortunately, I have had two years of looking at the trophy and I am hoping to make it a third this year.”
Lifting the Stonehaven Cup at The Australian last December following a thrilling play-off with Japan’s Rikuya Hoshino, Niemann will defend a title for the first time in a professional career that includes five wins around the globe and seven at home in Chile.
Considered one of the rising stars of men’s golf, Niemann’s victory in Sydney was part of a bountiful run that saw the 25-year-old earn a special invitation to The Masters at Augusta National.
“To have the opportunity to defend a title, especially a national Open, is something truly special that I am greatly looking forward to. I thoroughly enjoyed the Australian Open experience last year and think it will be a fantastic way to end a successful year,” Niemann said.
“Having played on the Melbourne Sandbelt previously, I can’t wait to try and go back-to-back across Kingston Heath and Victoria at this year’s tournament.”
The two defending champions join Min Woo Lee among the confirmed players for the 2024 ISPS HANDA Australian Open.
“Having our men’s and women’s defending champions now confirmed as returning for the 2024 ISPS HANDA Australian Open is a magnificent boost for the tournament,” Golf Australia CEO James Sutherland said.
“Ash has the chance to do something we haven’t seen before, while Joaquin is hoping to defend a title for the first time, and both have the chance to do so on two of Australia’s finest courses.”
The 2024 ISPS HANDA Australian Open will be broadcast on Fox Sports and Kayo, as well as the NINE Network.
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Major champion Cam Smith is locked in to be the star attraction at the $800,000 NSW Open at Murray Downs Golf and Country Club in November.
Smith, 31, continues to enjoy a stellar career, including an historic Open Championship win at St Andrews in 2022, six titles on the PGA TOUR, three BMW Australian PGA Championships and multiple individual and team titles with Ripper GC on LIV Golf.
His participation in the NSW Open was confirmed this evening by Golf NSW.
“I love supporting Australian golf and when the opportunity arises to play, I want to be there,” Smith said.
“I try to get back home as much as I can.
“The NSW Open is growing into a major event and I’m excited to be able to play in the tournament this year, which will be part of a great summer of Australian golf.”
The prestigious event, part of the Challenger PGA Tour of Australasia, will take place from November 14-17 at the picturesque Murray Downs Golf & Country Club.
Designed by Ted Parslow, it is ranked as the No.1 golf course on the Murray River and one of Australia’s best inland layouts. The course is renowned for its challenging layout and stunning scenery.
“It’s fantastic it is being played in a regional area and I can’t wait to see how many fans are at Murray Downs,” Smith added.
Smith’s commitment to the NSW Open not only adds to the tournament’s prestige but also signifies his support for Australian golf and its passionate fan base.
Tournament organisers are thrilled with Smith’s decision to play at this year’s championship. His participation is expected to draw significant attention, with fans eager to see one of the world’s top golfers in action.
“Cam’s participation is a massive boost for the NSW Open,” said Graeme Phillipson, Chief Operating Officer at Golf NSW.
“His presence will undoubtedly elevate the level of competition and create an incredible atmosphere for all attendees.”
“We were anticipating large crowds this year, but the numbers will be massive thanks to his star power.”
The NSW Open Golf Championship has a rich history dating back to 1931 and is one of Australia’s premier golf events. Past champions include Greg Norman (four times), Peter Thomson, Ian Baker-Finch, Jack Newton and Kel Nagle, whose name adorns the championship trophy.
Tickets for the 2024 NSW Open Golf Championship are now available online. Fans are encouraged to secure theirs early to witness what promises to be a spectacular championship showcasing Australian best golfers.
For more information on the event, visit the official NSW Open website at www.nswopen.com
The New South Wales Open is proudly supported by the NSW Government’s tourism and major events agency, Destination NSW.
After nearly securing an historic Australian double last year, Min Woo Lee has today confirmed that he will tee it up at the 2024 ISPS HANDA Australian Open in Melbourne as he chases his first Stonehaven Cup.
A rising star of the golf world who is popular the world over, Lee is the first player to formally commit to the ISPS HANDA Australian Open, which begins in 100 days on November 28, 2024.
To be played at Kingston Heath Golf Club and The Victoria Golf Club, the men’s, women’s and all-abilities events will once again be contested together with Lee hoping to improve on his 2023 third place when he finished two shots out of a play-off having won the BMW Australian PGA Championship the week prior.
“I’m so excited to be coming back home to play this year, and after last summer I know the vibe and atmosphere at the Australian Open will be incredible,” Lee said.
Recently becoming an Olympian for the first time, Lee is now a fixture on the PGA TOUR and has risen to world No.40. This year he is poised for more representative honours as part of the Presidents Cup International team in Canada.
“It’s been a huge year playing overseas, especially representing Australia at the Olympics and being full-time on the PGA TOUR, and I can think of no better way to finish than coming home and contending, and hopefully winning, the Stonehaven Cup,” the West Australian said.
Brother to two-time major winner Minjee, the 26-year-old has more than made a name for himself on and off the course, with his moniker of “The Chef” seeing fans wearing their own chef hats at every event he plays.
Lee hoping his dedicated following will once again be in full voice when he returns to play just his second professional event in Melbourne after he finished in third behind Adrian Meronk in 2022 when the dual gender format was played for the first time.
“The crowds last year in Australia were incredible and, as everyone knows, I love playing in front of big crowds,” he said.
“I hope as many people as possible get around the event and come and watch us play.”
Playing his national Open for the fifth time, Lee, a four-time winner around the world who finished in the top-30 at three majors in 2024, spoke of his excitement to play another Australian Open on the world famous Melbourne Sandbelt.
“Melbourne golf is known around the world, and it is awesome that the Australian Open is back on the Sandbelt,” Lee said.
“Kingston Heath and Victoria are two of the best courses in the world and it’s exciting to have the chance to play them in a tournament again.”
Offering prizemoney of $3.4 million, the men’s side of the ISPS HANDA Australian Open will again be co-sanctioned by the Challenger PGA Tour of Australasia and DP World Tour, with the women’s a WPGA Tour of Australasia event.
“Min Woo is one of the biggest names in golf, not just in Australia but globally,” Golf Australia CEO James Sutherland said.
“To have him confirmed for the Australian Open is very exciting and watching him take on two of the finest courses in the world is a tremendous prospect for the fans joining us in Melbourne, as well as the millions around the world tuning in to watch our best players on our best courses.”
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One of Australian golf’s majors, the BMW Australian PGA Championship, has announced Brisbane will continue as its host city until at least 2025, with the tournament to be hosted at the Royal Queensland Golf Club, the current home of the PGA and 2032 Olympic Golf venue.
The 2025 edition of the BMW Australian PGA Championship will be the 25th in a row to be staged in Queensland and the fifth consecutive year at Royal Queensland.
In 2023, more than 61,000 people attended to watch Min Woo Lee take home the Joe Kirkwood Cup for the first time and more than $17 million was injected into Queensland’s visitor economy.
This year’s championship will again feature a stellar field, with Min Woo Lee returning to defend his title from November 21-24 at Royal Queensland.
The PGA’s Party Hole, which has been a feature of the tournament in its time at Royal Queensland, will return again in 2024. More than 12,000 fans are expected to enjoy the offering on this hole alone, with hospitality suites, grandstands and family areas surrounding the par-three, providing a fun experience for all fans during the tournament.
Kids Day, Meet the Pros and the Callaway Kids Course are just a selection of the other activities that will be on offer across the week.
PGA of Australia chief executive Gavin Kirkman said: “Our partnership with the Queensland Government, through Tourism and Events Queensland, and Brisbane City Council, through Brisbane Economic Development Agency. has helped to take our championship to new levels – and there’s much more to come over the next two years.
“Royal Queensland has also been a key factor in the growth of the BMW Australian PGA Championship which is now well established as a highlight of Brisbane and Australia’s sporting calendar.
“The club and its members have been very welcoming hosts, and the golf course has enhanced its status as one of Australia’s best, creating some memorable moments and providing a worthy challenge to the elite players in our game.”
Queensland’s Tourism and Sport Minister Michael Healy welcomed the BMW Australian PGA Championship back to Brisbane.
“It is fantastic news that Australia’s oldest golf tournament and real fan favourite will be back at the revered Royal Queensland course again in 2025,” he said.
“This highly sought after marquee event always commands a cracking field, ensuring big galleries are out enjoying the golf and Queensland’s great lifestyle.
“Our visitor economy will also get a boost with visitors chipping in as they immerse themselves in the city’s world-class accommodation and exceptional dining experiences.”
Brisbane Lord Mayor Adrian Schrinner said the Australian PGA Championship extension reflects Brisbane’s status as a premier sporting and lifestyle destination.
“Brisbane is Australia’s lifestyle capital and we are thrilled to welcome back this global event to the Royal Queensland fairways in 2025,” Cr Schrinner said.
“Our city’s incredible vibrant precincts like Howard Smith Wharves, West Village and Fish Lane make Brisbane the perfect backdrop for the tournament’s fifth consecutive year.
“This Championship isn’t just a highlight of our year-round major events calendar, but an important economic driver for local businesses, bringing more visitors to our hotels, tourism, bars, and restaurants.”
Royal Queensland General Manager Sean Dobson said: “Royal Queensland Golf Club is proud to continue our partnership with the Australian PGA. The development of this key relationship has placed Brisbane, Queensland and Golf in Australia at the forefront of the map internationally via a telecast that reaches over 250 million people.
“Royal Queensland Golf Club with the assistance of the Australian PGA has through key tournament learnings and ongoing conversations with the PGA and its partners enhanced its position nationally and internationally.
“A key outcome as the club prepares to be host venue for the 2032 Olympics has been the opportunity to leverage all these learnings to start the delivery of significant infrastructure improvements to Members.”
The BMW Australian PGA Championship is co-sanctioned with the DP World Tour and will again serve as the opening tournament of its season-long Race to Dubai.
Ben Cowen, the DP World Tour’s Chief Tournament and Operations Officer, said: “Our members have enjoyed playing at Royal Queensland over the past few years and I’m sure they will look forward to returning to Brisbane once again in 2025. Our thanks go to the Queensland Government and Brisbane City Council for their continued support of the event.
“The Australian PGA Championship has served as an excellent launchpad for our Race to Dubai in recent years, and the addition of BMW as title sponsor only elevates the event further.”
About the BMW Australian PGA Championship
The BMW Australian PGA Championship has an impressive honour roll of past winners, including 11 major championship winners – Cameron Smith (2018-17, 2022), Adam Scott (2019, 2013), Geoff Ogilvy (2008), Greg Norman (1984-85), Ian Baker-Finch (1983), Wayne Grady (1988, 1991), Seve Ballesteros (1981), Hale Irwin (1978), Kel Nagle (1949, 1954, 1958-59, 1965, 1968), Peter Thomson (1967) and Gary Player (1957).
