What the PGA Tour’s Australian Open deal means for pro golf’s future

The PGA Tour has reached a deal with the Australian Open, structured similarly to its existing co-sanctioning arrangement with the Scottish Open, which involves the tour encouraging its top players to participate in the event. The partnership is seen as a significant development for the future direction of professional golf, potentially expanding the PGA Tour's global footprint. Specific financial terms and a start date for the arrangement were not detailed in the available excerpt.