Adelaide locks in LIV Golf until 2031
LIV Golf will remain in Adelaide until at least 2031, with the popular tournament to remain at The Grange before moving to a new course in three years’ time.
The extension was announced by South Australian Premier Peter Malinauskas at the famous ‘watering hole’ prior to the final round teeing off on championship Sunday.
Now in its third year in the South Australian capital, capacity crowds of 35,000 per day have attended The Grange Golf Club, meaning a total expected crowd of more than 100,000 over three days.
However, the tournament will move to a new venue from 2028, with the state government investing heavily into redeveloping the public golf course at North Adelaide, to be designed by Greg Norman, to become the future host.
With its unique and stunning location within the Adelaide Park Lands, and sight lines to the Adelaide CBD, North Adelaide is already Australia’s most centrally located golf course and the Government says the redevelopment will make it "one of the world’s best public golf courses".
The redevelopment will provide improved facilities and greater amenity to accommodate year-round use for the public, and to accommodate the future growth of LIV Golf Adelaide, boosting tourism and in maximising interstate and international visitation.
It is envisaged the redevelopment will include a new 18-hole Championship Course, new driving range and practice facilities.
In recent days, there had been rumours that the Victorian government was hoping to snatch the event from Adelaide, however its links with the USPGA would make a partnership unlikely.
Melbourne will host the Presidents Cup for the fourth time in 2028 at the iconic Kingston Heath Golf Club, after hosting the world-renowned event in 1998, 2011 and 2019 at Royal Melbourne Golf Club.
LIV Adelaide is the most popular tournament of the league’s 14-event annual schedule, with crowds to exceed 100,000 for the first time, after attracting 80,000 and 90,000 in the first two years.
The future of the Saudi-funded breakaway golf league is still somewhat clouded however, with talks ongoing about a potential merger between LIV and the US Tour.
It’s here to stay.
— Peter Malinauskas (@PMalinauskasMP) February 16, 2025
And we’ll be delivering something truly unique at the North Adelaide Golf Course. pic.twitter.com/UsCDNC9h7Y
Meanwhile, there are changes in the Australian golf landscape, with the Australian Open to move away from its mixed-gender format and revert to two separate tournaments.
The current format was unveiled back in 2022, but criticism has grown from players, particularly during the 2024.
The venues and dates of the men’s and women’s Australian Open’s are yet to be announced, however there is a push for Royal Melbourne to host the men’s edition.
On Sunday, South Australian Premier Peter Malinauskas said, "LIV Golf has brought significant global attention to South Australia – and I am delighted to confirm that we have secured the rights to host LIV Golf in Adelaide until 2031.
"But more than that, I’m thrilled that we will be delivering something truly unique – world golf on the doorstep of one of the world’s most beautiful cities.
"Nestled in the stunning Adelaide Park Lands, the North Adelaide Golf Course is a stunning platform on which to showcase our city to the rest of the world.
"The investments we’re making will deliver a high quality outcome for our Park Lands, improvements for members of the public who want to play at North Adelaide, and importantly, provide a new home for the growth of LIV Golf Adelaide.
"Seeing LIV get bigger and better means more people from around Australia and the world getting the chance to experience the wonders of our state.
"This is about much more than just bringing the world’s best golfers to Adelaide – it’s about telling the story of South Australia to a global audience, with images of our State’s magnificent regions beamed into the homes of more than a hundred countries.
"Significantly, it’s also about leveraging LIV as a platform to show that South Australia is a great place to do business.
"I want to pay tribute to and thank the leadership, staff and members at The Grange Golf Course for their continued partnership with LIV."
