From a Correspondent
The PGA Tour has announced a long-term commitment to staging the Presidents Cup in Melbourne, Australia, with the biennial global team competition set to return in 2028 and 2040.
The 2028 Presidents Cup will mark the event’s fourth visit to Melbourne, matching Gainesville (Virginia, USA) for most Cups contested in one city.
The venue for the 2028 Presidents Cup will be announced at a later date.
The Presidents Cup was staged at The Royal Melbourne Golf Club in its three previous trips to Melbourne (1998, 2011, 2019), with the Internationals defeating the US in 1998 under the leadership of the late Peter Thomson.
In turn, Team USA claimed the Cup in 2011 and 2019.
“Since the President’s Cup was first staged in Melbourne in 1998, Australia and its passionate fans have played a leading role in its growth,” said PGA Tour Commissioner Jay Monahan.
High regard
“As the event continues to visit new corners of the globe, we remain committed to a presence in Melbourne and the Sandbelt region, a place our players and fans around the world hold in high regard.
“Our partnership with Victoria and Visit Victoria has been a winning combination, and we’re thrilled with the support we’ve received from Premier Andrews in securing the 2028 and 2040 dates.”
Australia was the Presidents Cup’s first international destination, and has since visited South Africa (2003), Canada (2007) and Korea (2015) in addition to twice returning to Australia.
Big boost
“Securing two more Presidents Cups is a real coup for Melbourne, promoting our city to the world and providing a boost for tourism and jobs,” said tourism and sports minister Martin Pakula.
The Presidents Cup was last played in 2019 at The Royal Melbourne, which saw the US team mount a thrilling comeback on the final day to claim victory.
The Presidents Cup returns in 2022 at Quail Hollow Club in Charlotte, North Carolina, from September 20 to 25, following a one-year delay due to the Covid-19 pandemic.
“We’re delighted that the Presidents Cup will be back in 2028 and 2040, cementing Melbourne’s position as a global events destination and the major events capital of Australia,” said Visit Victoria CEO Brendan McClements. (courtesy pgatour.com)
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