Nemecz enjoyed Brisbane

When the wildest fans escalate completely

Golf fans can be like that too. The atmosphere in Brisbane is gigantic every year.(Bild: BMW Australian PGA Championship)

Golf pro Lukas Nemecz enjoyed the BMW Australian PGA Championship in Brisbane to the full. On the one hand, the Styrian achieved a top result with eighth place, on the other hand, the atmosphere was utopian. "Luki" explains: "The fans here are the wildest and the music is the loudest of the year. It's absolute madness."

Nemecz says: "In Brisbane, there are even party hotspots on the pitch. The bass is really booming there, the fans escalate completely. Golf has a huge significance in Australia. The atmosphere is incredible. You don't get anything like this at tournaments in Europe."

The fans in Brisbane created a great atmosphere.(Bild: PGA of Australia)

These supporters cheered on their favorite Min Woo Lee as chefs.(Bild: Golf Australia)

The stands were full every day.(Bild: PGA of Australia)

Australian Elvis Smylie secured victory in front of the enthusiastic crowd.(Bild: AFP)

Australian Cameron Smith was celebrated by the fans.(Bild: PGA of Australia)

23,816.10 euros prize money for eighth place
His first top ten result on the DP World Tour since fifth place at the Open de France in September 2023 earned the man from Graz 23,816.10 euros in prize money: "It was easy, I played really well at times. To make the top three, the putter has to do even more."

Lukas Nemecz took eighth place in Brisbane.(Bild: AFP/2024 Getty Images)

"I really like the lifestyle here"
In general, the 35-year-old loves "Down Under" very much: "I really like the lifestyle here. In principle, I could even imagine living in Australia. But it's just too far away."

First reserve for Melbourne
Nemecz is first reserve for the Australian Open in Melbourne (November 28 to December 1). However, the chances of him making it into the field are good. He arrived in the metropolis on Sunday after a two-and-a-half-hour flight and a one-hour cab ride.

A varied supporting program also awaits the players in Melbourne. One of the highlights in Brisbane was the world's largest koala sanctuary. American Harry Higgs had an exciting visit there (see Instagram video above).