ITS official, Rory McIlroy is heading down under to compete in the Australian Open for the next two years.
As detailed on our Page 5 editorial written by Michael Davis, the US Masters champion will tee it up at Royal Melbourne from December 4-7, before also returning in 2026 at a venue yet to be determined but rumored to be Kingston Heath.
The 2013 Australian Open champion, it will be McIlroy’s first appearance in Australia since he returned to defend his title in 2014.
After completing golf’s Grand Slam by winning at Augusta in extraordinary circumstances, McIlroy struggled at the US PGA Championship at Quail Hollow, but as is the case at most tournaments he contests, was likely to be one of the favourites for the US Open, then also when the Open Championship is played in his homeland at Royal Portrush in July.
Tickets are now available for the 2025 Australian Open, with course passes starting from just $36 and a range of hospitality options on offer. Go to the ticketing link at www.golf.org.au/ausopen/tickets to purchase or to find out more.
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