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GOLF TEACHING PRO%u00ae 43 WINTER 2O26LIV Golf %u2019s Future in AdelaideAdelaide in South Australia will once again host LIV Golf at The Grange Golf Club from February 13-15, 2026. The event has been hugely popular with Australian fans, providing a rare chance to see many of the world%u2019s top players compete on home soil.However, the tournament%u2019s future beyond 2026 is uncertain. Negotiations between LIV Golf and The Grange over extending the contract into 2027 have stalled, with the club stating that the financial offer is insufficient. If no agreement is reached, LIV may be left without a venue until the completion of a new North Adelaide course in 2028. For the sake of Australian fans, let%u2019s hope these hurdles are cleared.STORIES FROM AROUND THE WORLD AUSTRALIAAustralian Golf Power Rankings AnnouncedAustralian Golf has revealed its latest Power Rankings, celebrating the country%u2019s top 10 golfers making an impact worldwide.At the top is Minjee Lee, the KPMG Women%u2019s PGA Champion, who sits second in the Race to the CME Globe at the time of this writing. Grace Kim follows at number two, breaking into the world%u2019s top 20 after a stellar season on the LPGA Tour.Marc Leishman (3) continues to perform on LIV Golf, while PGA Tour veterans Jason Day (4) and Adam Scott (5) maintain their status as world-class competitors.On the women%u2019s side, Stephanie Kyriacou (6) impressed with a top-15 finish at the Evian Championship. Lucas Herbert (7), Elvis Smylie (8), Karis Davidson (9) and LPGA rookie Cassie Porter (10) round out the list, highlighting both proven talent and exciting new prospects. The rankings underline Australia%u2019s strength across global tours, with established champions and fresh faces continuing to raise the nation%u2019s profile in world golf.