Golf Australia and the PGA of Australia have partnered with the R&A to bring its “Just Swing” global participation initiative to Australia, with a locally developed campaign of ambassadors, club education and beginner resources to change outdated perceptions and welcome more people into the game.
Reigning BMW Australian PGA Championship winner David Puig will return to The Lakes from November 26-29, chasing the first successful title defence since Cam Smith’s back-to-back wins in 2017-18.
All Abilities golf continues to grow in Australia, with 2026 bringing standalone state championships, a new Inclusive Order of Merit and expanded opportunities for players with disability to compete alongside professionals.
The Challenger PGA Tour of Australasia has unveiled its 2026-27 schedule, highlighted by the 100th Queensland PGA Championship, a new home for the BMW Australian PGA Championship at The Lakes and two exciting new tournament venues.
The PGA of Australia has announced a record five-year extension with Challenger as title partner of the Challenger PGA Tour of Australasia, securing the Tour’s biggest commercial partnership through the 2030-31 season.
Golfers across Australia are being encouraged to thank their local PGA Professional this Friday, part of a world-first initiative recognising the coaches, club managers and mentors behind the game.
Before he became the only player to defeat Tiger Woods twice in match play, Nick O’Hern was a four-handicapper from Perth chasing a career in golf. From PGA trainee to PGA Tour winner, O’Hern’s remarkable journey proves there are many pathways to success in the game.
The Sydney venue will host the championship in 2026 as part of an agreement between the PGA of Australia and the NSW Government through Destination NSW, bringing the event back to the state for the first time since 1998.
Spanish professional David Puig has become the first international winner since 2016 and just the second from his homeland to claim the BMW Australian PGA Championship.
Future locations for the Australian PGA Championship are uncertain, with Royal Queensland set to relinquish hosting rights for at least the next few years.
Australian Golf Digest
