Australian PGA Championship: Dates, players, tee times, prize money, how to watch 2023 golf tournament

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Australia's home PGA tournament is almost here, with the Australian PGA Championship to take place over four days in Brisbane.

Some of the nation's best male golfers — including Cameron Smith and Min Woo Lee — will headline the 72-hole event in Queensland, which will see a variety of homegrown and international players fight for the trophy.

The Sporting News takes you through all the key details.

When is the Australian PGA Championship 2023? Dates for golf tournament

This year's edition of the Australian PGA Championship will take place between Thursday, November 23 and Sunday, November 26.

The scheduled hours of play are outlined below (AEST/local time):

Thu. Nov. 24 6:00 am - 6:00 pm
Fri. Nov. 25 6:00 am - 6:00 pm
Sat. Nov. 26 6:30 am - 4:00 pm
Sun. Nov. 27 Finished by 4:00 pm

Note: Weekend times are subject to change

Where is the Australian PGA Championship held?

In 2023, the Australian PGA Championship will again be played at the Royal Queensland Golf Club.

Located northeast of Brisbane in Eagle Farm, it is one of the state's top-rated golf courses.

While there is no venue switch this year, the Championship has previously taken place at Palmer Coolum Resort and RACV Royal Pines Resort.

How to watch the Australian PGA Championship: TV, streaming

Broadcast details are yet to be confirmed for the tournament, but Nine is set to show the action again.

Last year, each day's TV broadcast began at 12:00 pm and concluded at 5:00 pm (AEDT).

Australian PGA Championship entry list

156 players will compete in this year's event.

Cameron Smith headlines the local player pool, which also includes notable golfers such as Adam Scott, Min Woo Lee and Cam Davis.

Whilst the field primarily consists of Australian players, there are a number of international golfers in the mix.

Notably, the Hojgaard twins — Rasmus and Nicolai — will fly in from Denmark to compete.

The full 156-player entry list can be viewed here.

Australian PGA Championship tee times and groupings

Tee times and groupings have been released for Thursday's opening round and can be accessed here.

Reigning Australian Open champion Adrian Meronk has been paired with locals Cameron Davis and Adam Scott, while Aussie duo Cameron Smith and Min Woo Lee will play alongside Robert MacIntyre.

The event will be played over 72 holes, with the top 65 competitors making the cut once Round 2 is complete.

Australian PGA Championship purse, prize money

AU$2 million of prize money is on offer at this year's tournament, equalling last year's record-breaking purse.

Australian PGA Championship tickets

Tickets are available across all four days, with general admission, reserved seating and hospitality options on offer.

Children and students aged 17 and under will be admitted for free during the event. 

Fans can purchase tickets to the Australian PGA Championship via Ticketek.

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Joshua Mayne is a content producer for The Sporting News Australia.