Governing body Golf Australia has announced it will again partner with the Victorian Government to deliver the tournament, reinforcing the Vic Open’s standing as one of the most distinctive events on Australia’s summer sporting calendar.

The 2027 Vic Open will be played from January 21-24 and again form part of both the Challenger PGA Tour of Australasia and WPGA Tour of Australasia schedules.

As it has since 2012, the Vic Open will feature separate tournaments for women and men, played concurrently across 13th Beach’s renowned Beach and Creek courses, with players competing for a combined $400,000 prizemoney purse.

Widely recognised as the first event of its kind, the Vic Open’s innovative dual-gender format has become a blueprint replicated in professional golf around the world.

The men’s Vic Open was first played in 1957, when it was won by 10 shots by the great Ossie Pickworth, while Helen Hopkins won the first edition of the women’s event in 1988.

The previous 19 stagings of the women’s Open have produced an outstanding champions list which includes the likes of major champions Minjee Lee, Hannah Green, Celine Boutier, Georgia Hall and Jiyai Shin.

Golf Australia CEO James Sutherland said: “The Vic Open has become a unique and popular event on our calendar and we’re thrilled to be returning to 13th Beach Golf Links again in 2027.

“To celebrate the 70th anniversary of the men’s championship, and the 20th staging of the women’s event, at a venue that has become synonymous with the modern Vic Open makes next year’s tournament even more special.

“One of the things that makes the Vic Open so special is the atmosphere around the course and the fun vibe. Fans are able to get up close to the players, and it creates an experience that is welcoming and enjoyable for families, casual fans and avid golfers alike.”

Golf continues to play a significant role in Victoria’s visitor economy, contributing approximately $900 million annually to the state economy and supporting close to 7000 jobs.

“The Victorian Government is proud to continue to support the Vic Open through the Regional Events Fund," Minister for Tourism Natalie Suleyman said.

"This event will showcase this region’s spectacular beauty – its golden beaches, lush peninsula rail trails and vineyards. It also provides a big boost for the local economy because visitors flock to the region’s hotels, wineries and restaurants.”

The Vic Open has produced an impressive honour roll in recent years, including major champions Minjee Lee, Hannah Green and Jiyai Shin, along with PGA TOUR winner Min Woo Lee.