世界排名第2的高尔夫选手罗里·麦克罗伊已确认将参加澳大利亚维多利亚州的Cathedral Invitational锦标赛[1]。这位六次大满贯冠军此前已承诺参加12月在Kingston Heath举行的澳洲公开赛[1]，此次参赛决定进一步充实了他在澳洲的比赛安排。
Cathedral Invitational由前埃森登足球俱乐部主席David Evans创办，球场由设计大师Greg Norman操刀，位于墨尔本东北约两小时车程处[1]。虽然该赛事成立8年，但并不提供世界排名积分或官方巡回赛资格[1]。澳大利亚名将亚当·斯科特曾两度赢得该锦标赛冠军（2023年及去年），目前是该俱乐部的重要支持者[1]。此外，麦克罗伊与澳洲公开赛达成了为期两年的协议，将参加2025年和2026年的赛事[1]。
World-ranked number two golfer Rory McIlroy has committed to competing in the Cathedral Invitational, adding another marquee event to his upcoming Australian tour. [1] The six-time major champion's participation represents a significant coup for the prestigious Victorian championship, which is located approximately two hours northeast of Melbourne at Cathedral Lodge and Golf Club. [1]
McIlroy's involvement with the Cathedral Invitational follows his earlier confirmation to compete in December's Australian Open at Kingston Heath, with which he has signed a two-year agreement to participate in both the 2025 and 2026 editions. [1] The Cathedral Invitational, established eight years ago and designed by Greg Norman, has become one of Australia's most respected golf tournaments despite not offering world ranking points or official tour credentials. [1] The event was founded by David Evans, former chairman of the Essendon Football Club. [1]
Adam Scott, an accomplished Australian golfer, has previously won the Cathedral Invitational twice—in 2023 and the year prior—and maintains strong ties to the venue as a major supporter of the club. [1]