MELBOURNE: Australian golf champion Geoff Ogilvy is set to return home for the 2026 Australian golf summer, including the Capital.com Australian Open at Kingston Heath.
Ogilvy will first compete at the BMW Australian PGA Championship at The Lakes Golf Club in Sydney from November 26–29 before travelling to Melbourne for the Australian Open from December 3–6.The 2006 US Open champion has a strong connection with the Australian Open.
He won the championship at The Lakes in 2010 by four strokes after finishing the tournament at 19-under par.His return to The Lakes this year will therefore have particular significance before he heads to Kingston Heath.
Ogilvy has also taken on a major international leadership role as captain of the International Team at the Presidents Cup.The 2026 Australian Open will give him another opportunity to compete on Melbourne’s Sandbelt, an area closely connected with his development as a golfer.
Ogilvy is joining a field that includes major international names and former Australian Open champions, creating a strong mix of experience and current international talent.Golf Australia has highlighted the significance of Ogilvy returning after his Presidents Cup commitments and his longstanding connection with Australian golf.
The Australian Open at Kingston Heath will be one of the major events of the Australian summer golf calendar and will bring together Australian stars and international competitors.
For Australian fans, Ogilvy’s participation provides an opportunity to watch a former US Open champion and Australian Open winner compete again on home.
Reported By: Mirza Maqbool Baig I Sports Reporter I Melbourne
