2026 Australian WPGA Championship on The Palms Golf Course

It is with great pleasure that we confirm Sanctuary Cove Golf and Country Club will host the return of the Australian WPGA Championship in 2026, to be held on The Palms golf course from Thursday 19 March to Sunday 22 March, in partnership with the WPGA Tour of Australasia, PGA of Australia, Mulpha Australia, Tourism and Events Queensland, and Experience Gold Coast.

After the shared disappointment of the 2025 event cancellation due to ex-Tropical Cyclone Alfred, we look forward to once again preparing for and hosting this prestigious tournament, which is now staged as a standalone event.

The Championship, which forms part of the Ladies’ European Tour, will bring some of the world’s leading female golfers to our region and will also serve as a key feature of the Gold Coast Festival of Golf – a broader celebration of golf and lifestyle, delivered in collaboration with Mulpha and event partners.

With members as our priority, we are committed to ensuring your experience at the Club remains uninterrupted and enjoyable both in the lead-up to and during the tournament. We are working closely with event partners to finalise preparations and will continue to keep members informed as the tournament approaches. 

Member Information

Facility access: To preserve the member experience, there will be no spectator access to The Pines golf course, Clubhouse, or driving range during the event. These spaces will remain exclusively for member use. Further access details are outlined below:

• The Country Club will serve as the primary building for players
• Players will have access to The Pines driving range (Clubhouse end), chipping/putting facilities, and Clubhouse amenities
• The Palms golf course will revert to its original course rotation for the event with the 1st hole near the Country Club and the 9th hole near the Clubhouse

More information will be provided in the coming months.

Tickets: Entry to the 2026 Australian WPGA Championship is free of charge, with no ticket required, giving everyone the chance to enjoy world-class golf in Sanctuary Cove. 

The Palms golf course renovations: Enhancement works on The Palms golf course are well underway and will continue in the lead-up to the tournament. Please see key updates below:

• The 3rd hole is scheduled to reopen in September 2025
• The 10th hole is expected to open around the New Year
• Vegetation works on The Palms golf course are currently in progress and will continue over the coming months
• The course will close for further renovations from 27 October 2025 and is scheduled to reopen on 17 November 2025

Volunteer opportunities: Members will be able to express interest in a range of volunteer roles, including marshalling, scoring, caddy master, and driving range supervision.

Early access to corporate hospitality: Members will receive early access to corporate hospitality ticketing.

Golf coaching clinics: We are working with the PGA to secure marquee players to conduct exclusive clinics for members in the lead-up to the event.

Member functions: The Club is collaborating with the PGA to host dedicated member functions featuring marquee players before and during the Championship.

Play the professionals’ golf course: A member-exclusive event will be held the day after the tournament on The Palms golf course, allowing members to play the same layout as the professionals.

Safety: The safety of members, competitors, and spectators is paramount. Robust safety, traffic, and animal management plans will be implemented by all stakeholders.

We trust you share our enthusiasm in hosting the 2026 Australian WPGA Championship and look forward to welcoming back players, members, and the broader community for another exciting chapter in our Club’s history.