Dabble Million Dollar Hole-In-One Challenge hits Sydney

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A million dollars. One shot. And thousands of golf fans with the chance to share in the cash

The Million Dollar Hole-In-One Challenge is returning to the BMW Australian PGA Championship in 2026, with the Dabble Party Hole at The Lakes Golf Club providing a new stage for one of Australian sport’s richest spectator competitions.

After two years at Royal Queensland Golf Club, the challenge will make its Sydney debut on the Saturday of this year’s championship at the 176m par-3 15th hole.

In a twist that makes this competition unlike any other, if a professional makes an ace on November 28, the $1 million prize will be shared by registered spectators on site.

While the Million Dollar Hole-In-One Challenge created plenty of excitement across its first two years at the par-3 17th at Royal Queensland, no player was able to produce the elusive ace. Some came very close.

Now, with a new Dabble Party Hole in play, anticipation is high that 2026 could finally be the year someone finds the bottom of the cup and the fans on site walk away with the cash.

PGA of Australia General Manager, Major Events and Operations Antonia Beggs said the return of the Million Dollar Hole-In-One Challenge would add another exciting element to one of the biggest days of the championship.

“The Million Dollar Hole-In-One Challenge has become one of the most exciting parts of the BMW Australian PGA Championship over the past two years and we’re delighted to bring it back at The Lakes,” Beggs said.

“We’ve come close to seeing the million dollars won at Royal Queensland, but nobody has quite managed to find the elusive hole-in-one.

“That means the anticipation will be even greater this year as the challenge moves to Sydney’s Dabble Party Hole.

“The 15th will already be one of the most exciting places to watch golf during the championship, and on Saturday it could become the scene of something truly unforgettable.

“We’d love to see one of the players finally make an ace and send the Dabble Party Hole into celebration while sharing the prize with the fans who have registered for the challenge.”

Dabble Chief Marketing Officer Emilie Jirsch said the Million Dollar Hole-In-One Challenge was another way to bring fans closer to the action.

“At its heart, Dabble is about celebrating together. Our community does it every day on the app through Copy Bet, and the Dabble Party Hole brings that same energy to the course, with fans side by side, cheering on one shot at a million dollars,” Jirsch said.

“We’ve seen just how much anticipation the challenge creates over the past two years and we can’t wait to bring it to Sydney for the first time.

“With fans able to register on course on Saturday and share in the prize if a player makes an ace, everyone at the Party Hole will have an extra reason to follow every shot.”

The BMW Australian PGA Championship is co-sanctioned by the Challenger PGA Tour of Australasia and the DP World Tour with a list of confirmed starters that includes former champions Adam Scott, Min Woo Lee, Elvis Smylie and Cam Smith.

 

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