Where is the 2024 ISPS Handa Australian Open being played? Venue explored

The DP World Tour’s ISPS Handa Australian Open is scheduled to take place this week from November 27 to December 1 at the Kingston Heath Golf Course. The Kingston Heath Golf Club was founded in 1909 and is located in the Sandbelt region of the southeast Melbourne suburbs.

The course was designed by Dan Soutar in 1925 and Dr Alister MacKenzie was brought to advice on building the bunkers. MacKenzie suggested turning the hole 15 from short par to medium par.

The Australian Masters took place at Kingston Heath Golf Club in 2009 and Tiger Woods lifted the trophy that year. Following the triumph, he expressed his thoughts on playing on the course (via Top 100 golf courses.com):

“All the guys have raved about this golf course and I understand why. I really enjoy playing on sandbelt courses because it brings back shot-making and we don't see enough of that.”

Adam Scott said (via Kingston Heath Melbourne):

“This place (Kingston Heath) has withstood the test of the world’s best, but for a global audience, there is yet to be a proper introduction. Come 2028 that will all change."

The course is an 18-hole course on 50 hectares and it's a 72-par course. According to Golf Pass, the clubhouse has a strict dress code and the ones playing on the course can access the clubhouse and locker rooms. They can also relish the snacks and bar section.

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What is the TV schedule for the ISPS Handa Australian Open?

All four rounds of the ISPS Handa Australian Open will be covered by 9Network and Fox Sports. Here's the schedule for the week:

Round 1: Thursday, 12 pm-5 pm: 9Network and Fox Sports

Round 2: Friday, 12 pm–5 pm: 9Network and Fox Sports

Round 3: Saturday, 2 pm-7 pm: 9Network and Fox Sports

Final Round: Sunday, 1 pm-6 pm: 9Network and Fox Sports

(All times AEDT)

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Which LIV golfers will play at the ISPS Handa Australian Open?

Joaquin Niemann will headline the ISPS Handa Australian Open as the defending champion. He won one tournament in the LIV league called the LIV Golf Las Vegas. Cameron Smith will also play. His best finish was a T2 at the LIV Golf Hong Kong and another T2 at the LIV Golf United Kingdom.

Marc Leishman will play as a LIV golfer. He had seven top-20 finishes in the LIV league and he had one top-20 finish in the DP World Tour.

Lucas Herbert finished at T7 at the 2023 edition and he'll return in 2024. Last year, Herbert scored 10 under 275 with 68-69-66-72 over the four rounds.