While the Victorian government is tight-lipped on the cost of luring the world's hottest golfer in Rory McIlroy to Melbourne, Golf Australia boss James Sutherland has revealed the amount could have been much higher.
GA confirmed that five-time major champion and career grand slam winner McIlroy will headline this year's Australian Open and has also committed to play in 2026.
Royal Melbourne on the Melbourne sandbelt will host the tournament from December 4-7 while nearby Kingston Heath is the home of the Open next year.
