The men’s Australian Open will be played at North Adelaide Golf Course in 2028 as part of a new deal that will secure the revamped layout at least six male or female editions of the event over a seven-year period.

The partnership between Golf Australia and the South Australian government will include three men’s and three women’s Opens being played at North Adelaide – which is undergoing a $45m Greg Norman redesign – from 2028 to 2034.

North Adelaide is also due to host the LIV Adelaide event from 2028 onwards, but there is no guarantee that LIV Golf will continue beyond this year, with Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund to end its financial backing of the tour.

“The Australian Open is one of the great championships in world golf, but in recent years we have not always had the certainty needed to plan and build the event to its full potential,” Golf Australia chief executive James Sutherland said.

“Our aspiration is clear. We want our Australian Opens to be recognised among the world’s top golf tournaments, both for men and women.

“Not dissimilar to other major tournaments, that ultimately requires greater certainty around venues, dates, partners, players and the fan experience.

“Certainty matters. It allows us to plan ahead with government partners, broadcasters, commercial partners, tours, players, volunteers and fans.

“It gives us the best chance to secure the right dates, build the strongest possible fields and create anticipation that will continue to elevate the Australian Open year-on-year.”

This year’s men’s Australian Open will be held in Victoria at Kingston Heath, with a venue yet to be announced for the 2027 edition of the tournament.

“We are in constructive discussions with the Victorian government about other Australian Opens in this upcoming cycle,” Sutherland said.

“The opportunity for South Australia to host in 2028 arises because the Presidents Cup will be in Melbourne that year.”

In the past 50 years, the men’s Australian Open has only been hosted outside Victoria or NSW twice – once at Royal Adelaide in 1998 and once at The Grand on Queensland’s Gold Coast in 2001.

This year’s women’s Australian Open was played in South Australia at Kooyonga and will remain in the Festival State next year when it shifts to Royal Adelaide.

“For some time, we have been engaged with Golf Australia discussing the potential of bringing both the men’s and women’s Australian Opens to Adelaide,” South Australian

Premier Peter Malinauskas said.

“The Australian Open is a must-stop event on the Australian sporting calendar, and we have the potential to grow it here in Adelaide.”

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