Australia’s golf governing body, Golf Australia, has signed a multi-year partnership with Capital.com’s Australian subsidiary, Capital Com Australia Pty Ltd, to link the broker’s brand to both the country’s national golf championship and its handicap system.
Under the agreement, Capital.com Australia becomes the title partner of the Australian Open and the first naming rights partner for the GA Handicap system. The tournament will now operate as the Capital.com Australian Open.
This deal comes on the heels of other sports-related sponsorship activities by Capital.com. Earlier this year, The broker announced a sponsorship agreement with Vladimiros Tziortzis for the 2026 NASCAR Euro Series, its first motorsport partnership. I also signed A deal with Valencia in 2018 And sponsored by A Professional Kiteboarder in 2023.
Thomas McCricard, CEO, Capital.com Australia, Source: LinkedIn
Capital.com The 2026 Australian Open is scheduled to be held at Kingston Heath Golf Club, a championship course in Melbourne. The venue is also expected to use the course configuration planned for the 2028 Presidents Cup.
The agreement also extends beyond the tournament itself. Golf Australia said it covers the GA Handicap system, which is used by registered golfers across the country. Capital.com Australia will support its development through data analysis, content and additional engagement features.
Capital.com Australia CEO Thomas McCricard said golf was “embedded into the fabric of Australian sporting life” and described it as a sport built on “patience, discipline and long-term vision”. He added that the company is “proud to support the Australian Open and GA Handicap” and expects to “build on this partnership for years to come.”
Kingston Heath Open Promotion Group
The deal will also support changes to the Australian Open, including upgrades to spectator facilities, on-court infrastructure and player courts. The daily spectator capacity at Kingston Heath is expected to reach 25,000.
Also scheduled to take part in the 2026 event is Rory McIlroy, who will return to Australia on what organizers describe as a two-year commitment. The tournament will also introduce a new steering layout, including a first tee position that has never been used before in competition.
Australia’s golf governing body, Golf Australia, has signed a multi-year partnership with Capital.com’s Australian subsidiary, Capital Com Australia Pty Ltd, to link the broker’s brand to both the country’s national golf championship and its handicap system.
Under the agreement, Capital.com Australia becomes the title partner of the Australian Open and the first naming rights partner for the GA Handicap system. The tournament will now operate as the Capital.com Australian Open.
This deal comes on the heels of other sports-related sponsorship activities by Capital.com. Earlier this year, The broker announced a sponsorship agreement with Vladimiros Tziortzis for the 2026 NASCAR Euro Series, its first motorsport partnership. I also signed A deal with Valencia in 2018 And sponsored by A Professional Kiteboarder in 2023.
Thomas McCricard, CEO, Capital.com Australia, Source: LinkedIn
Capital.com The 2026 Australian Open is scheduled to be held at Kingston Heath Golf Club, a championship course in Melbourne. The venue is also expected to use the course configuration planned for the 2028 Presidents Cup.
The agreement also extends beyond the tournament itself. Golf Australia said it covers the GA Handicap system, which is used by registered golfers across the country. Capital.com Australia will support its development through data analysis, content and additional engagement features.
Capital.com Australia CEO Thomas McCricard said golf was “embedded into the fabric of Australian sporting life” and described it as a sport built on “patience, discipline and long-term vision”. He added that the company is “proud to support the Australian Open and GA Handicap” and expects to “build on this partnership for years to come.”
Kingston Heath Open Promotion Group
The deal will also support changes to the Australian Open, including upgrades to spectator facilities, on-court infrastructure and player courts. The daily spectator capacity at Kingston Heath is expected to reach 25,000.
Also scheduled to take part in the 2026 event is Rory McIlroy, who will return to Australia on what organizers describe as a two-year commitment. The tournament will also introduce a new steering layout, including a first tee position that has never been used before in competition.
