PGA Tour partnering with Australian Open for more money, better spot on schedule

The PGA Tour is partnering with the Australian Open for the first time, joining the DP World Tour and PGA Tour of Australasia in co-sanctioning the tournament. The 2026 event is scheduled for December at Kingston Heath and is expected to open up spots for PGA Tour players, with Rory McIlroy already planning to compete. The Australian Open is the fifth-oldest championship in golf and was once considered a potential fifth major.