This week features three major men’s tournaments: the DP World Tour in Australia and South Africa, and the Hero World Challenge.
The DP World Tour continues its early summer swing in Australia with the Crown Australian Open at the Royal Melbourne Golf Club. Northern Irishman Rory McIlroy makes his season debut for 2026 at this event. German-speaking players Maximilian Steinlechner, Freddy Schott, and Yannik Paul, along with Swiss golfer Joel Girrbach, are also in the field.
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DP World Tour Heads to South Africa
The DP World Tour also hosts the Nedbank Golf Challenge in Sun City, South Africa. Held at the Gary Player Country Club, the tournament offers a $6 million purse. Defending champion Johannes Veerman from the USA returns, facing stiff competition from Ryder Cup 2025 player Viktor Hovland. German players Marcel Siem and Nicolai von Dellingshausen, along with Austrian Bernd Wiesberger, represent the German-speaking contingent.
