Major champion Geoff Ogilvy will make his first playing appearance on the Gold Coast as he tees it up in the Australian PGA Championship for the first time since 2012.

Geoff Ogilvy is a welcome addition to the field which will compete at RACV Royal Pines Resort from 29 November – 2 December.

Ogilvy joins Marc Leishman, Andrew ‘Beef’ Johnston and defending champion Cameron Smith at the tournament which is fast becoming renowned equally for the festive atmosphere outside of the ropes as well as the on course action.

“It has been a while since I have competed in the Australian PGA Championship, I won the title in 2008 and I would love to be reacquainted with the Joe Kirkwood Cup,” said Ogilvy.

“I believe it is important for Australian golf to create top quality tournaments; that is where success for Australian golf lies.

“I have heard the PGA has been doing some interesting things at the Australian PGA Championship including the Greg Norman Medal, Kid’s Day, the Million Dollar Hole and then this year the Beach Club. I felt like it was time I experienced it for myself.”

A fan favourite, whose golf knowledge is much admired all over the world, the PGA is delighted to host Geoff Ogilvy at its flagship tournament.

“The Australian PGA Championship is the PGA professional’s flagship event; it’s a celebration of golf where we recognise the outstanding achievements of all the hardworking individuals who make our game great,” said Gavin Kirkman, CEO of the PGA of Australia which owns the ISPS HANDA PGA Tour of Australasia.

“Given the special place the tournament holds in Australian golf, we always aim to have our leading players teeing it up. Geoff Ogilvy is certainly much admired for both his skill and golf knowledge, having a player of his standing tee it up at the Australian PGA Championship adds some real gravitas to the field.”

The Queensland Government, via Tourism and Events Queensland, is proud to support the Australian PGA Championship which features on the It’s Live! in Queensland events calendar. Your perfect next event is in Queensland where live events combine with the most incredible destinations, and life is beautiful one day, perfect the next.

Tickets to see Geoff Ogilvy, Marc Leishman, Cameron Smith and Andrew ‘Beef’ Johnston play in the Australian PGA Championship from 29 November to 2 December at RACV Royal Pines Resort are now on sale at Ticketmaster.

General admission to the Australian PGA Championship is $25* when purchased at the gate or via Ticketmaster with children, 16 and under, granted free admission when attending with a paying adult.

If a marquee is more your style, a number of different corporate hospitality options are also available, please visit pgachampionship.com.au.