Austrian Alpine Open presented by Kitzbühel - Tirol

Kitzbühel (ots) - DP World Tour in Tyrol for the first time in 2026. Following its successful premiere in 2025 in SalzburgerLand at GC Altentann, where German Nicolai von Dellingshausen was the first winner, Austria's largest golf event is now moving on to Tyrol as planned. From May 28 to 31, 2026, the DP World Tour will stop at the tradition-rich Kitzbühel-Schwarzsee-Reith golf course with the Austrian Alpine Open presented by Kitzbühel - Tirol. Top players will already be getting ready for the prestigious tournament during the first training days starting May 25, 2026. Tyrolean golf youth will also be actively involved in the supporting program. At the Pro-Am tournament on May 27, 2026, the stars of European golf will open the event together with amateurs. Just in time for the big highlight, the Kitzbühel-Schwarzsee-Reith golf course will be at its best: With seven new tees that already whet the appetite for great tournament moments, as well as freshly remodeled bunker areas and an innovative practice facility, the golf course meets the high standards of the DP World Tour – and thus continues to offer green-fee guests and members an exceptional experience. With the return of the largest Austrian golf event to Austria, Kitzbühel impressively continues its claim to be the most legendary sports city in the Alps: In addition to the world-renowned Hahnenkamm Races, the tennis highlight – the Generali Open – and numerous other top events, international golf will now also be celebrated at the highest level in the heart of Tyrol. In Tyrol, more than 20 golf clubs – including 16 partner facilities of "Golf Tirol" – invite you to the most beautiful regions of the country. Well-maintained fairways in diverse alpine landscapes offer everything a golfer's heart desires: from gentle courses in the valley floor to challenging alpine courses stretching from the Arlberg and Zillertal to the Kitzbühel Alps and the Zugspitze. The Golf Tirol Card provides access to 16 first-class golf courses in the heart of the Alps. Whether relaxing 9-hole rounds in the valley or challenging 18-hole courses at altitude, with the card, golfers can enjoy the full diversity of Tyrol. Ben Cowen, Chief Tournament and Operations Officer of the DP World Tour: "We are delighted that the 2026 Austrian Alpine Open presented by Kitzbühel - Tirol will return to the beautifully situated Kitzbühel-Schwarzsee-Reith golf course. Austria has provided us with some magical moments throughout the history of the DP World Tour – especially earlier this year when we witnessed Nicolai von Dellingshausen's first DP World Tour title. We look forward to working with Kitzbühel and everyone involved to ensure another outstanding and successful Austrian Alpine Open in 2026."

Edwin Weindorfer, CEO Golfenterprises GmbH

"After the successful premiere of the Austrian Alpine Open in Salzburg-Altentann with 18,000 enthusiastic golf fans, Kitzbühel will host the largest golf event in Austria in 2026. We want to establish the week as the Hahnenkamm of golf and see Tyrol and Kitzbühel as fantastic partners for this endeavor. The many top events demonstrate that Kitzbühel is a living force for sport." Gerhard Frühling, President of the Austrian Golf Association "The Austrian Alpine Open presented by SalzburgerLand has demonstrated the appeal that international golf can develop in Austria – sportingly, socially, and economically. This makes the anticipation for 2026, when the Austrian Alpine Open will continue in Kitzbühel, all the greater. Tyrol offers the perfect stage to continue the success story of this event. We as the association see it as our duty to support this tournament as best as possible, not only ideologically but also organizationally. Our goal is clear: to permanently establish Austria as a fixture in the DP World Tour calendar – and to develop the next generation." to inspire players."Dr. Viktoria Veider-Walser, Managing Director of Kitzbühel Tourism: "We are delighted that the Kitzbühel-Schwarzsee-Reith golf course will host the next Austrian Alpine Open and thus become part of the DP World Tour. With four golf courses on site, Kitzbühel is one of the leading golf regions in the Alpine region. Golf is a strategic strength of our summer positioning, and with targeted investments – for example, in the areas of golf and biking – we have launched a clear quality offensive. We also see this as a strong alliance between Salzburg and Tyrol." Karin Seiler, Managing Director of Tirol Werbung: "We are very much looking forward to the Austrian Alpine Open 2026, where the world's golf elite will tee off in Kitzbühel. In addition to great sport, the event will also put the excellent golf offerings in the region and the Tyrolean landscape in the international spotlight. Furthermore, by scheduling the event in early summer, we are strengthening the off-peak season for tourism and underscoring our commitment to year-round tourism." Austrian Alpine Open 2026 presented by Kitzbühel - Tyrol | Facts & Figures Tournament Date: May 28-31, 2026 Pro-Am: May 27, 2026 Location: Kitzbühel-Schwarzsee-Reith Golf Course | Tyrol Tour: DP World Tour Prize Money: $2.75 Million Website: www.austrianalpineopen.com Press Contact: Kitzbühel Tourism Mag. (FH) Anna Lena Obermoser, MA Phone: +43 5356 66660 16 Email: [email protected] Website: presse.kitzbuehel.com Original Content from: Kitzbühel Tourism, transmitted by news aktuell Original Report: https://www.presseportal.de/pm/75408/6113713