Golf Australia has confirmed Victoria will host the Capital.com Australian Open in 2027, 2029 and 2030, strengthening the tournament’s future on the Melbourne Sandbelt and bringing the championship to Peninsula Kingswood for the first time.
Victoria has swept all three titles at the 2026 Australian Interstate Teams Matches, defeating New South Wales in a thrilling grand final at Glenelg Golf Club after a week of dominant team performances.
A blockbuster Australian Open at the iconic Royal Melbourne has left golf fans craving more national championships on the Sandbelt, after record crowds and global interest in the TV broadcast sent the national championship back to its glory days.
How a group of pioneering golfers used their vision, and naturally stunning farmland surrounded by dunes, to create a renaissance of links courses that reshaped Australian golf.
In celebration of the Australian Open returning to the hallowed fairways of Royal Melbourne, we take a closer look at Victoria’s finest golf escapes that showcase why the Garden State is a true golfer’s paradise.
We’ve seen some wild wildlife videos through the years, including plenty involving kangaroos. But one we came across this week might be the most impressive of all.