Australian Open (golf)
The Australian Open, owned and run by Golf Australia, is the oldest and most prestigious golf tournament on the PGA Tour of Australasia. The Open was first played in 1904 and takes place toward the end of each year.
| Tournament information | |
|---|---|
| Location | Sydney, New South Wales, Australia |
| Established | 1904 |
| Course(s) | The Lakes Golf Club The Australian Golf Club |
| Par | 72 |
| Length | 7,207 yards (6,590 m) |
| Organized by | Golf Australia |
| Tour(s) | European Tour PGA Tour of Australasia OneAsia Tour |
| Format | Stroke play |
| Prize fund | A$1,700,000 |
| Month played | December |
| Tournament record score | |
| Aggregate | 264 Gary Player (1965) |
| To par | −28 as above |
| Current champion | |
| Joaquín Niemann | |
| Location map | |
The Lakes GC & The Australian GC Location in Australia The Lakes GC & The Australian GC Location in New South Wales | |
The winner of the tournament receives the Stonehaven Cup, presented by Lord Stonehaven, the Governor-General of Australia from 1925 to 1930. It was first presented in 1930.
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