The battle for golf dominance continues, and the DP World Tour has just landed a real blow against LIV Golf. Insiders report the DP World Tour is on the verge of extending its co-sanctioning agreement with the prestigious Australian Open. News that is likely to cause a headache for the Saudi-backed rival, as LIV itself had great interest in this iconic event.
Australia Holds Its Ground
This deal is more than just a signature on a contract; it's a clear signal to all who thought the established tours would only react. By holding onto a tournament that LIV Golf would have loved to integrate into its own calendar, the DP World Tour secures a key position in the global golf circuit. For the fans, this means: The crème de la crème of the DP World Tour remains teeing off Down Under.
The PGA Tour also demonstrated last year that it protects its high-profile events. The AT&T Pebble Beach Pro-Am, one of the most revered events on the calendar, extended its partnership with AT&T in June 2025 in a multi-year agreement. The event thus remains firmly in the hands of the PGA Tour – another sign that the major players are defending their turf.
The Battle Lines Are Drawn
The back-and-forth struggle for supremacy in professional golf is in full swing. Every deal, every partnership, every tournament becomes a battlefield in the epic duel of golf's giants. The extension with the Australian Open is blockbuster news that only further fuels the tension and shows us: This feud is far from over. Things remain intense on the green – and off it!
