Overview

• Rory McIlroy is set to play in the 2025 Australian Open at Royal Melbourne and the 2026 event at Kingston Heath, marking his first appearances since 2014.
• The 2025 tournament will take place on Royal Melbourne’s renowned Composite Course from December 4-7, combining holes from its West and East layouts.
• The Australian Open will revert to standalone men’s and women’s events this year, ending the mixed-gender format introduced in 2022.
• Tourism Minister Steve Dimopoulos hailed McIlroy’s commitment as a major boost for the tournament and Melbourne’s global reputation as a sporting hub.
• McIlroy, who won the Australian Open in 2013, emphasized his excitement to compete on Melbourne’s world-class Sandbelt courses.