The PGA of Australia has announced a new multi-year partnership with global cybersecurity company, Fortinet, who became a premier partner of the PGA of Australia and the ISPS Handa PGA Tour of Australasia.

As part of the partnership, Fortinet will feature with the Fortinet Australian PGA Championship from 13-16 January 2022 at the Royal Queensland Golf Club, also partnering across a range of other tour events including the New Zealand Open from 31 March-3 April 2022.

PGA of Australia commercial director, Michael McDonald, said: “We are thrilled to welcome Fortinet to the PGA family and excited to showcase our partnership through the Fortinet Australian PGA Championship.”

“Fortinet is a global leader in cybersecurity, and we look forward to showcasing the brand to Australian golf fans throughout the 2021-22 summer of golf and the 116th staging of the Fortinet Australian PGA Championship,” McDonald said.

Fortinet regional director Australia, New Zealand, and the Pacific Islands, Jon McGettigan, said: “Fortinet is proud to partner with the PGA of Australia, one of the oldest PGAs in the world.”

“As a premier partner of the PGA of Australia and ISPS Handa PGA Tour of Australia, Fortinet looks forward to further educating and supporting organisations, government, and educational institutions on the importance of cybersecurity, including how Fortinet can use its deep expertise in cybersecurity innovation and training to address the increasing number of challenges and threats they face,” he said.

With the Fortinet Australian PGA Championship beginning in the next couple of weeks, the 2021/22 summer of golf will also see the inaugural Australian WPGA Championship take place alongside the Brisbane event.