Comeback of the DP World Tour: golf tournament in Salzburg 2025

Comeback of the DP World Tour: golf tournament in Salzburg 2025

The DP World Tour, Europe's leading golf league, finally returns to Austria. After a long absence, the tournament will be held from May 29 to June 1, 2025 in the picturesque backdrop of the Gut Altzentann golf club in Salzburg. This event marks the first tournament of the European Golf Elite since the Austrian Open 2018, which took place in the Diamond Country Club in Atzenbrugg.

tournament organizer Ali al-Khaffaf emphasizes that this comeback is part of a long-term strategy. "The DP World Tour will come to Austria regularly in the coming years," he announced. At the end of November it will be announced which venues will be targeted in 2026 and in the following years. However, it is clear that the west of Austria is included in the plans. Al-Khaffaf praised the commitment of Salzburg and Tyrol, who want to position themselves as attractive golf destinations. "It was always our goal to have Austria back in the tour calendar, and this plan is now taking on concrete forms," Al-Khaffaf continues.

preparations for the tournament

For the Golf Club Gut Altzentann, an intensive phase of preparation begins. Al-Khaffaf explains: "The DP World Tour will examine the places that are suitable for the tournament. Therefore, renovation work must be carried out in Altentann, such as the extension of the Driving Range in order to meet the high demands of the tournament." These measures are essential to ensure that the venue does justice to all standards that are required for an event at the highest level.

The tournament could also offer an opportunity for three Austrian golfers to present themselves on the big stage. Bernd Wiesberger and Matthias Schwab have already secured their tour maps, and Schwab represents the state of Salzburg as an "ambassador". The Styrian Lukas Nemecz is currently fighting for its tour card at the final stage of the qualifying school and has a good chance of getting in the top 20. This could be another thrust for the Austrian golf community, especially since the return of the DP World Tour to the country is a sign of the growing importance of golf in Austria.

With this comeback and the associated preparations, Austria is well on the way to establishing themselves again as an important player in European golf. The coming months will be crucial to get a successful tournament on their feet and to meet the expectations of the Golffans worldwide.

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