Australia’s home PGA tournament is approaching, with the Australian PGA Championship to take place this week.
Top local golfers including reigning champion Min Woo Lee, Jason Day and Cameron Smith will headline the 72-hole event in Brisbane, which will see a mix of homegrown and international players fight for the trophy.
The Sporting News takes you through all the key details.
When is the Australian PGA Championship 2024?
This year’s edition of the Australian PGA Championship will be held between Thursday, November 21 and Sunday, November 24.
The scheduled hours of play are outlined below (local time/AEST):
| Thu. Nov. 21 | 6:00 am – 6:00 pm |
| Fri. Nov. 22 | 6:00 am – 6:00 pm |
| Sat. Nov. 23 | 6:30 am – 4:00 pm |
| Sun. Nov. 24 | Finished by 4:00 pm |
Weekend times are subject to change.
Where is the Australian PGA Championship 2024 held?
For the fourth consecutive year, the Australian PGA Championship will be played at the Royal Queensland Golf Club.
Situated northeast of Brisbane in Eagle Farm, it is one of the state’s top-rated golf courses.
In previous years, the Championship has taken place at Palmer Coolum Resort and RACV Royal Pines Resort.
How to watch the Australian PGA Championship 2024: TV channel, live stream
All four rounds will be shown live on television by Foxtel and the Nine Network.
Every key moment will be on Fox Sports 503, while Nine’s coverage will be split across 9Gem (Thursday, Friday) and Channel 9 (Saturday, Sunday) from 11:00 am to 4:00 pm AEST.
The action will also be available to stream via Kayo Sports and 9Now.
Australian PGA Championship 2024 entry list
156 players will compete in this year’s event.
While the field primarily consists of Australian players, there are some notable international golfers in the mix.
The local contingent includes Min Woo Lee, Jason Day, Cameron Smith, Cameron Davis, Marc Leishman and Lucas Hebert.
Victor Perez, Rasmus Neergaard-Petersen and Aldrich Potgieter headline the international pool.
The full entry list can be viewed here.
Australian PGA Championship 2024: Tee times and groupings
Groups for the opening round on Thursday, November 21 have been unveiled.
Plenty of eyes will be on the trio of Lee, Smith and Day, who will tee off as the second group off the 10th tee at 6:10 am local time.
The Round 1 draw can be accessed here.
The event will be played over 72 holes, with the top 65 competitors making the cut once the second round is complete.
Australian PGA Championship 2024 purse, prize money
AU$2 million of prize money will be on offer at this year’s tournament, equalling the purse of the past two editions.
Australian PGA Championship 2024 tickets
Tickets are available across all four days, with general admission, reserved seating and hospitality options on offer.
Children and students aged 17 and under will be admitted for free during the event.
A ‘party hole’ has also been added at the 17th hole this year, with tournament organisers aiming to boost the on-course atmosphere.
Fans can purchase tickets to the Australian PGA Championship via Ticketek.