Former world No.1 Jason Day is thrilled with the prospect of reconnecting with Australian followers after confirming he’s coming residence to Queensland in November for the summer season of golf.
Day, 36, has dedicated to competing within the Australian PGA Championship – an occasion co-sanctioned by the PGA Tour of Australasia and the DP World Tour – at Royal Queensland on November 21-24.
It will likely be the primary time that Day has contested the occasion since ending in a tie for ninth at Coolum in 2011.
His most up-to-date journey residence to compete in a match was in 2017 when he positioned fifth on the Australian Open at The Australian Golf Membership in Sydney.
“It will likely be very particular to get again on residence soil and play in entrance of the Aussie followers,” Day stated.
“I’m extraordinarily excited to be coming again residence to Queensland this summer season to contest the BMW Australian PGA Championship at Royal Queensland.
“I’ve seen the wonderful environment at ‘RQ’ the previous few years and might’t wait to expertise it for myself.”
Day will be part of fellow Paris Olympian and defending Australian PGA champion Min Woo Lee at Royal Queensland.
“Carrying the inexperienced and gold for Australia on the Olympics in Paris was an especially proud second for myself and my household,” Day stated.
There may be but to be an announcement whether or not Day, who with Lee and Adam Scott will signify the Internationals on the upcoming Presidents Cup, will even compete within the Australian Open on the Kingston Heath and Victoria golf golf equipment on November 28-December 1.
PGA of Australia chief govt officer Gavin Kirkman stated “hundreds of golf followers” would need to see Day in motion at Royal Queensland.
“After studying the sport in Beaudesert, Jason has gone on to grow to be probably the greatest gamers of his technology,” Kirkman stated of the 2015 US PGA champion who has additionally been a runner-up on the different three majors – the Masters, the US Open and the Open Championship.
“We’re delighted to welcome him again residence and to see him problem for his first Joe Kirkwood Cup.”
Queensland Minister for Tourism and Sport Michael Healy described Day as “Australian golf royalty”.
“To have him play within the 2024 BMW Australian PGA Championship is totally sensational, his first ever at Royal Queensland,” Healy stated.
“It’s terrific to welcome a participant as achieved as Jason again to our state to compete on this world-class occasion, particularly after they’re Queenslanders.”
Brisbane Lord Mayor Adrian Schrinner stated the occasion at Royal Queensland could be an “unmissable showdown”.
“With a collection of world class athletes confirmed to play, the BMW Australian PGA Championship goes to be a must-see occasion for native and visiting golf followers,” Schrinner stated.