In summary

  • Adam Scott has committed to both the Australian Open and PGA and hopes to convince Presidents Cup teammates to join him.
  • Scott's likely 12th Presidents Cup appearance at Medinah could see the 2028 Kingston Heath venue discussed among International team players.
  • The Australian PGA moves to The Lakes in Sydney for the first time in 30 years, alongside the Open at Kingston Heath.

Scott leap-frogged Canadian Corey Conners, who has already locked in a trip to Australia himself this coming summer, into sixth on the standings for the International team after last weekend’s St Jude Championship.

It all but cemented Scott’s spot in captain Geoff Ogilvy’s team for the showdown with the USA at Medinah where the 2028 event, to be played at Kingston Heath is sure to come up in the player’s room.

Ogilvy himself has speculated the opportunity that exists for team members to get an early sighter of the venue at this year’s Australian Open and join the likes of Rory McIroy, Scott and Cam Smith in the field.

Scott also preached the value of spreading the word at Medinah knowing full well the Australian Open is back on the minds of the world’s best players after the presence of McIlroy, and huge crowds, at Royal Melbourne last December.  

“If a couple guys came, I think that would be fantastic,” he said recently.

“That would strengthen the field. I mean, we don't need 50 guys coming down to make it a success, but I hope a couple can.

“I know a bunch of the guys on the -- a few of the International Team Presidents Cup players are keen to, and I know Geoff will be having a word with them as well.

“I'm encouraging everyone to come. I hope they can. They'll have a great time.”

Scott’s loyalty to the Australian events has always been evident and he will hit the Open and PGA, which will be played at The Lakes in Sydney, after the Presidents Cup having also locked in an appearance at the PGA’s Tour Championship at the end of August.

Despite taking his 2026 campaign so deep, Scott, 46. said there was no chance he would miss the two blockbuster Australian events.  

"I’ve always loved playing the Australian Open,” Scott, the 2009 winner, said. 

“It has so much incredible history and is a tournament every Australian golfer holds in such high regard. It’s a title we all want to win.

“Kingston Heath is a special place and will be an amazing challenge. It’s a course where strategy and patience are rewarded, so it’ll be really exciting to see how some of the world’s best take it on.

Adam Scott is coming home this summer.



“The legacy of this tournament is something we’re all very proud of, and we’re looking forward to seeing it continue to grow.”

Scott has also won the Australian PGA twice and said the move to The Lakes was a positive one for international attention.

“There are plenty of birdie chances out there as well, so overall it should be a really entertaining week for the crowd at The Lakes in November,” he said.

“There’s also a lot of interest from guys on Tour wanting to come down and compete in Australia. We’re all looking forward to it."

It will be the first time in 30 years the Australian PGA Championship will be played in Sydney.