Adelaide is preparing to host some of the world’s leading golfers as the 2026 Women’s Australian Open returns next week, with Kooyonga Golf Club set to stage the four-day tournament from 12 to 15 March.
The field will feature a strong mix of Australian and international players, including major champions Hannah Green, Grace Kim and Minjee Lee. Fellow LPGA Tour players Steph Kyriacou, Cassie Porter and Karis Davidson are also confirmed to compete as they join a line-up of 144 golfers representing 38 countries.
Players will compete for a prize fund of A$1.7 million, the largest purse of the season on the WPGA Tour of Australasia. The event also marks a milestone for the tour, with members competing for more than A$3 million across four consecutive weeks for the first time.
Green arrives in Adelaide in winning form after claiming her seventh LPGA Tour title at the HSBC Women’s World Championship. The Western Australian finished three strokes ahead of Lee, who placed third, while Porter secured a top-20 finish in the same event.
The tournament is co-sanctioned by the WPGA Tour and the Ladies European Tour, marking the first collaboration between the two tours for the Australian Open since 2016. Organisers say the partnership has helped attract a diverse field and strengthened the event’s international reach.
South Australian Premier Peter Malinauskas said the state was pleased to host the championship and to welcome players and spectators from across the country and overseas.
“We are thrilled to have secured the women’s Australian Open for the next three years and look forward to welcoming some of the world’s best golfers, and golfing fans from around the country next week,” he said.
“Hosting the Australian Open here at the magnificent Kooyonga Golf Club projects our state on the international stage.
“Witnessing the world’s best golfers provides a powerful platform to motivate more South Australians, especially girls and women, to enjoy a healthy pursuit.
“It’s an accessible, family friendly event and I encourage everyone to get along to enjoy the experience.”
Golf Australia chief executive James Sutherland said the return of the tournament to Adelaide had been highly anticipated.
“We have been eagerly anticipating the return of the women’s Australian Open to Adelaide and the famed Kooyonga Golf Club,” he said.
“We now have just one week to go, and with some of the world’s best players arriving soon to compete on a world class golf course, the 2026 Women’s Australian Open promises plenty.
“I must reiterate our thanks to the South Australian Government for their commitment and support of women’s golf in Australia.
“We are delighted to welcome back our major champions to our shores, and we are sure the fans will be out in force to give them the recognition and support they deserve.”
Kooyonga Golf Club has a long history of hosting major tournaments and has previously staged two editions of the national Open along with several international and interstate championships. Organisers say the venue’s reputation and Adelaide’s growing events calendar have helped position the city as a regular host for global sporting competitions.
Tickets remain available through Ticketek, with options for single-day entry, multi-day passes and hospitality packages. Spectators will also have the chance to watch Wednesday’s Pro-Am, which organisers have made free to attend.
With leading Australian players in the field and international competitors travelling to Adelaide, the tournament is expected to draw strong crowds and provide a competitive start to the 2026 championship calendar.
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