The 2025 BMW Australian PGA Championship is one of the premier events on the Australasian golf calendar and also kicks off the new DP World Tour season from November 27-30.
Taking place this week at Royal Queensland Golf Club, the Australian PGA Championship is co-sanctioned as part of both the PGA Tour of Australian and the 2026 DP World Tour.
The tournament attracts a competitive field with a mix of Australia’s best and big DP World Tour names bidding to lift the coveted Kirkwood Cup.
Players will compete over four rounds on the challenging Royal Queensland, which is known for its expansive fairways, clever bunkering and fast greens.
Current 2025 BMW Australian PGA Championship Betting Odds
| Player | Odds |
|---|---|
| Min Woo Lee | +1000 |
| Joaquin Niemann | +1000 |
| Rasmus Neergaard-Petersen | +1100 |
| Marc Leishman | +1300 |
| Marco Penge | +1300 |
| Adam Scott | +1500 |
| Cameron Smith | +1500 |
| David Puig | +1500 |
Leading Australian PGA Championship Contenders
Min Woo Lee
Min Woo Lee headlines the home favourites after heading home following a strong 2025 campaign that including victory in the Houston Open on the PGA Tour.
Royal Queensland suits his power and creativity, and he has previous success in Brisbane including victory in 2023. With local support and aggressive scoring potential, Lee looks primed to challenge for the title again this week.
Joaquin Niemann
Joaquin Niemann is one of the most reliable winners in world golf and in 2025 he has already posted five victories on the LIV Golf circuit.
Niemann has previously travelled well to Australia, winning the Australian Open in 2023, and his ball‑striking consistency makes the Chilean a clear threat to spoil the home fans’ hopes at Royal Queensland.
Rasmus Neergaard‑Petersen
Rasmus Neergaard‑Petersen enjoyable a brilliant 2025 DP World Tour season – albeit without recording his first win.
The Dane has racked up eight top‑10 finishes this year, including a runner‑up in Qatar and a tie for third at the season‑ending DP World Tour Championship two weeks ago.
Marc Leishman
Marc Leishman brings proven class and vast Australian experience to his home event. He was runner-up in the Australian PGA in 2018 behind Cameron Smith.
If he finds a hot week with the putter, his track record on home soil and comfort in Australian crowds make him a dangerous mid‑range option at Royal Queensland.
Marco Penge
Marco Penge heads to Australia after an impressive year on the DP World Tour schedule with two wins and second place on the Order of Merit.
Penge has previous experience at Royal Queensland, having teed it up at the BMW Australian PGA Championship last season, and brings a blend of confidence that could translate into a serious title push this week.
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