Australian WPGA Championship Returns to Sanctuary Cove in March 2027
The 2027 Australian WPGA Championship will take place at Sanctuary Cove Golf and Country Club on the Gold Coast from March 4-7. This event, co-sanctioned by the WPGA Tour of Australasia and Ladies European Tour, will again feature the Festival of Golf.
Championship Details Confirmed
The Australian WPGA Championship is scheduled for March 4-7, 2027, at Sanctuary Cove Golf and Country Club. This marks its return to the Gold Coast venue. The Palms golf course will host professional competition. The WPGA Tour of Australasia and Ladies European Tour will co-sanction the tournament. This arrangement ensures a field of professional female golfers will compete.
The event has established itself as a key fixture in the Australian golf calendar. Australian number one Hannah Green secured the Karrie Webb Cup at the 2026 championship. Her victory completed a hat-trick of professional wins that year.
The Festival of Golf
Alongside the championship, the second Festival of Golf will run concurrently. This event celebrates the game, its lifestyle, and the wider golf community. The festival will be positioned between the 18th hole and the Sanctuary Cove Marine Village. Mulpha Events General Manager Corey Rattray-Wood stated plans to build on the inaugural 2026 festival.
He noted a renewed location and footprint connecting the festival directly to the tournament. The programme includes interactive activities, live entertainment from local artists, and food trucks. Pop-up bars, kids’ zones, and local dining and shopping options will also feature. The Queensland Government supports the Festival of Golf through Tourism and Events. Experience Gold Coast, the WPGA Tour of Australasia, and Sanctuary Cove Golf and Country Club also provide support.
Organiser and Venue Perspectives
Karen Lunn, CEO of the WPGA Tour of Australasia, expressed satisfaction with Sanctuary Cove as the championship's venue. She noted the club has become synonymous with the event. Lunn also highlighted the tournament's ability to attract high-calibre players. Hannah Green’s 2026 win demonstrated the quality and depth of women’s golf in Australia, Lunn added.
Paul Sanders, CEO of Sanctuary Cove Golf and Country Club, confirmed the club’s pride in hosting the championship once more. He noted the event has become a major fixture. Sanders also commented on the quality of golf and the atmosphere created by the Festival of Golf. Both elements benefit members, the Gold Coast community, and all involved parties.
Implications for Asian Golfers
The confirmed dates for the Australian WPGA Championship offer clarity for golf travellers from Asia. Sanctuary Cove provides a resort setting for those wishing to visit the Gold Coast. Golfers can combine watching professional play with their own rounds. Direct flights from major Asian hubs to Brisbane or Gold Coast airports facilitate access.
This event presents an opportunity for Asian golf enthusiasts to plan a trip. Further details regarding the 2027 championship and festival will be announced. These announcements will assist in planning travel itineraries and booking arrangements for the March event.
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