Event information | Australian Open
ISPS HANDA Australian Open 1-4 December, 2022 Victoria Golf Club & Kingston Heath Golf Club, Melbourne Sandbelt
In a world-first for golf, the ISPS HANDA Australian Open is bringing together our national men’s and women’s Open events, along with the inspiring All Abilities Championship.
Men and women will be playing in alternating groups across both courses over the first two days, then Victoria Golf Club only on the weekend. For sports fans and lovers of golf, #AusOpenGolf is an event not to be missed!
A wide range of exceptional golf tickets and experiences are on offer. There’s something for everyone - from private hospitality suites, to the all-new Champions Lounge with a bird's eye view of the 18th green, or the fun fan precinct with live music and big-screen TV’s - so you’ll be spoilt for choice.
Kids aged 17 and under will be admitted FREE and do not require a pre-purchased ticket for entry
Be a part of this world-class event by securing your ISPS HANDA Australian Open tickets via Ticketek today!
Championship Information
ISPS HANDA Australian Open
Dates: Thursday 1 - Sunday 4 December
Venue: Victoria Golf Club (Thu-Sun) and Kingston Heath Golf Club (Thu-Fri)
Prize money: Min. $3.4mil AUD ($1.7mil each)
Sanctioning Tours: ISPS HANDA PGA Tour of Australasia, WPGA Tour of Australasia & DP World Tour
Field size: Max. 288 players (144 men & 144 women)
Format: 72-hole stroke play; cut after 54-holes and 36-holes
Defending champions:
Men – Matt Jones (AUS) – 2019
Women – Inbee Park (KOR) – 2020
Note: 2020/21 Men’s and 2021 Women’s events were cancelled due to Covid-19
Australian All-Abilities Championship
Dates: Friday 2 - Sunday 4 December
Venue: Victoria Golf Club (Fri-Sun)
Field size: 12 players
Eligibility: Leading 6 international players & 4 Australian players on the WR4GD, plus 2 invites
Format: 54-hole stroke; no cut
Defending champion: Johan Kammerstad (SWE) – 2019
Schedule of events
Purchase tickets & premium experiences via Ticketek Note: Men & Women will be playing in alternate groups for all rounds of the Championship, and across both courses on Thursday & Friday.
Monday 28th November (Victoria GC & Kingston Heath GC)
Practice day at both courses (closed to the public)
Tuesday 28th November (Victoria GC & Kingston Heath GC)
Gates open 6.30am - 5.30pm
Practice day at both courses - Purchase Practice Day Pass through Ticketek
Wednesday 30th November (Victoria GC & Kingston Heath GC)
Gates open 6.30am - 5.30pm
Pro-am day at Victoria GC (AM & PM fields) - View draw here
Practice day at Kingston Heath GC - Purchase Practice Day Pass through Ticketek
Thursday 1st December (Victoria GC & Kingston Heath GC)
Gates open 6.30am - 7.00pm
Championship round one commences from 6.45am - View RD1 draw
Friday 2nd December (Victoria GC & Kingston Heath GC)
Gates open 6.30am - 7.00pm
Championship round two commences from 6.45am
Australian All Abilities round one (Victoria GC)
Cut to top 60 professionals and ties plus amateurs for both men and women
Saturday 3rd December (Victoria GC)
Gates open 6.30am - 9.00pm
Family Day activities
Championship round three commences from 6.45am
Australian All Abilities round two
Cut to top 35 players and ties for both men and women
Play 9 National Final at Kingston Heath GC (PM)
Live music in the village after play from 7pm - 8:30pm
Sunday 4th December (Victoria GC)
Gates open 6.30am - 5.30pm
Championship round four commences from 6.45am
Australian All Abilities round three
Trophy ceremony approx 5.30pm
Entries & Final Qualifying
Championship Information:
Date: 1-4 December, 2022
Venue: Victoria Golf Club & Kingston Heath Golf Club, Melbourne, Victoria
Terms of competition: View here
Enter here:
Professional entries: Please register with your applicable tours
Amateur entries: please click here to register
Current entry list:
Men’s player list: Click here
Women’s player list: Click here
Final qualifying
Date: Monday 28 November, 2022
Venues: Heritage(*replaces Eastern GC due to flooding), Sanctuary Lakes, Spring Valley Golf Clubs.
Number of qualifying spots: 2 at each venue (Men) & 16 (Women)
Ballot: Please refer to the Terms of Competition for ballot information. Should entries (professionals and amateurs inclusive) exceed the maximum capacity, amateurs will be balloted out first by GA handicap as at close of entries (5pm AEDT Thursday 10 November 2022). Those balloted out will receive a full refund following close of entries.
Results: Spring Valley, Heritage & Sanctuary Lakes
