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PGA and DP World Tour Co-Sanction Australian Open, McIlroy Signed

6/11/2026

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The PGA Tour, DP World Tour and Golf Australia announced they will co-sanction Australian Open.
The 2027-2029 deal lets the DP World Tour and Challenger PGA Tour of Australasia co-sanction the event, raises prize money, and senior VP Christian Hardy called it a premier tournament.
The 2026 Open is set for Dec. 3-6 and World No. 1 Rory McIlroy has committed.
The PGA Tour will tweak the 2027 schedule and overhaul 2028.

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The PGA Tour, DP World Tour and Golf Australia announced they will co-sanction Australian Open.
The 2027-2029 deal lets the DP World Tour and Challenger PGA Tour of Australasia co-sanction the event, raises prize money, and senior VP Christian Hardy called it a premier tournament.
The 2026 Open is set for Dec. 3-6 and World No. 1 Rory McIlroy has committed.
The PGA Tour will tweak the 2027 schedule and overhaul 2028.