What the PGA Tour's surprise new arrangement with the Australian Open potentially means for global golf

The Australian Open golf tournament has announced a historic new partnership with the PGA Tour, marking the first time the PGA Tour has formally partnered with Golf Australia. The event also extended its co-sanctioning agreement with the DP World Tour for three years, with the PGA Tour providing financial support and incentives to attract PGA Tour professionals to compete. The 2026 Australian Open is set to be held at Kingston Heath on the Melbourne Sandbelt in December, with Rory McIlroy returning as the headline attraction.