Australian Open 2025 LIVE: Field, UK tee times, leaderboard, prize money and how to follow as McIlroy eyes another win

Rory McIlroy will look to win yet another prestigious title this year when he headlines the 2025 Australian Open this week.

McIlroy has claimed a host of trophies throughout 2025 including The Masters, The Players, the Irish Open and most recently, the Race to Dubai crown once again.

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He is now in Melbourne for another big event as he looks to end his stunning season in style.

McIlroy won the Australian Open in 2023, beating Adam Scott by 1 stroke at Royal Sydney.

A host of other top stars will be in action at the iconic Royal Melbourne this week.

America’s Ryggs Johnston won this event last year while other former champions include Scott, Jordan Spieth and Lee Westwood.

Australian Open 2025: Date and how to follow

This event is taking place from Thursday, December 4 to Sunday, December 7.

Due to the time difference, play will get going the evening UK time before each scheduled day Down Under.

The opening tee shots will be hit at 8:10pm on Wednesday night for UK fans.

It is being held at Royal Melbourne Golf Club – the course is a par 71 and a maximum length of 7,086 yards.

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Australian Open 2025: Field and tee times

The 72-hole strokeplay tournament is co-sanctioned by the Challenger PGA Tour of Australasia and the DP World Tour and will include 156 players with a 36-hole cut.

McIlroy will headline the field alongside Australian stars Scott, Min Woo Lee and Cam Smith.

Former Australian Open champion Joaquin Niemann will be in action alongside Ryan Fox, Abraham Ancer, Marc Leishman, Carlos Ortiz and Sebastian Munoz.

The full field, tee times and groupings will be announced in due course while the latest leaderboard from Melbourne can be found here once play is up and running.

The prize pot for this event is set at $2million with the winner taking home $289,000.

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Australian Open 2025: What has been said?

McIlroy has committed to playing Down Under for the next two years and will be looking to cap off a remarkable year in Melbourne.

He said: “I’m proud to be committing to the Australian Open for the next two years, especially with it being played on the world-class Melbourne Sandbelt, somewhere I’ve always wanted to play professionally.

“The success of the Australian Open is important for the global game, and I’m incredibly confident it will thrive again this year, especially with it being staged in one of the world’s great sporting cities and on two of the finest golf courses in the world over the next two years: The Royal Melbourne Golf Club and Kingston Heath Golf Club.”

“Melbourne is known for being one of the world’s great sporting cities and I can’t wait to be part of that atmosphere and soak in everything it has to offer, both on and off the course.”