25 to 31 May 2026
DP World Tour
EUROPE’S MOST PRESTIGIOUS GOLF TOURNAMENT COMES TO KITZBÜHEL IN 2026
Following its successful debut in 2025 at Golfclub Gut Altentann – which attracted more than 18,000 visitors and was broadcast live worldwide – the Austrian Alpine Open will take place from 25 to 31 May 2026 at the Kitzbühel-Schwarzsee-Reith golf course.
With four courses in the town itself and a further twelve in the surrounding area, Kitzbühel is one of the leading golf destinations in the Alpine region. Targeted investments in the course, driving range and infrastructure are ensuring the region is fully prepared to host an event of the highest calibre.
AUSTRIAN ALPINE OPEN 2026
The DP World Tour – formerly the European Tour – will return to Austria in 2025. As one of the world’s most prestigious professional golf series, it features 42 tournaments across more than 26 countries and is regarded as a stepping stone to the PGA Tour. The newly established Austrian Alpine Open will be held alternately at Gut Altentann and Kitzbühel-Schwarzsee-Reith from 2025 to 2028. Following the successful debut, Kitzbühel Tourism is delighted to host the second edition in 2026.
Golf is often considered a niche sport – yet both its economic impact and reach are undeniable. The European golf market counts around 16 million players, and during the tournament week alone, the Kitzbühel region expects approximately 36,000 overnight stays.
Equally impressive is the tournament infrastructure: no fewer than 16 trucks are required solely for the live broadcasts, which will be transmitted daily from the “Gamsstadt” to more than 160 countries, reaching a global audience of millions.
The Tour will spend a full week in Kitzbühel:
🚩 Practice rounds from Monday
🚩 Pro-Am tournament on Wednesday
🚩 Tournament rounds from Thursday to Saturday
🚩 Final on Sunday
Planned Construction Works and Timeline at Kitzbühel-Schwarzsee-Reith Golf Course
For a tournament of this calibre, fairways, greens and tee boxes must meet the highest professional standards. The Kitzbühel-Schwarzsee-Reith golf course is therefore being optimised in terms of layout, maintenance and playability to meet the expectations of both the Tour and its players.
New Championship Tees
These tees will be carefully integrated into the existing course without altering its character:
🚩 Hole 1
🚩 Hole 4 – converted from a par 4 to a par 3 for the Tour
🚩 Hole 5
🚩 Hole 6
🚩 Hole 8
🚩 Hole 13
🚩 Holes 14 & 17 – shared double tee, based on the current white tee of Hole 17
New Fairway Bunker Zones
Several fairways will feature new bunkers to further enhance the sporting design of the course:
🚩 Hole 3
🚩 Hole 5
🚩 Hole 12
🚩 Hole 15
Expanded Practice Facilities
A new chipping green, including a practice bunker, will be added.
Timeline & Play Operations
Construction works began in mid-June and will be completed by the end of September 2025 at the latest. The objective is to meet the standards of a world-class tournament course while keeping restrictions on play to an absolute minimum.
Thank you very much in advance for your understanding.
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