The Australian golf majors are here, and the sport has seen tremendous growth since the COVID-19 pandemic. The anticipation for big overseas stars like Tiger Woods, Rory McIlroy, or Jordan Spieth to return to Australia has diminished, thanks to the rise of local talent and increased interest in the game.
Australian PGA Championship at Royal Queensland
- The tournament has been won three times by local hero Cameron Smith.
- The event is European Tour-sanctioned with a dual-gender format gaining popularity.
- The Lee siblings, Min Woo and Minjee, are expected to be star attractions.
Australian Open at Melbourne Sand-Belt
- The prestigious Stonehaven Cup will be contested with rounds split between Victoria and Kingston Heath golf clubs.
- Notable absence of Adam Scott, who has supported the Aussie summer for two decades.
Cameron Smith
- Smith aims to make amends after a disappointing 2023 season.
- He will participate in lower-tier tournaments to prepare for the majors.
Min Woo Lee
- The West Australian had a mixed first year on the PGA Tour.
- He looks to bounce back at the Australian Open, where he triumphed in 2023.
Jason Day
- Returns to Australian soil after a long absence.
- Hopes to win one of the major Aussie trophies for the first time.
Marc Leishman
- A world-class player yet to win a tournament in Australia.
- Showed good form on the LIV Tour this year.
Lucas Herbert
- Won the NSW Open and looks to build on that success.
- Ready to contend strongly in the Australian majors.
Cameron Davis
- A silent assassin of Australian golf with a strong game.
- A big threat on home soil, always in contention.
Joaquin Niemann
- Defending champion of the Australian Open.
- Strong LIV Tour performances in 2024 set him up for success.
Harry Higgs
- The American is a crowd favorite with a fun-loving approach to golf.
- A strong player with a top finish at the US PGA Championship.