This December, Nathan Holman will return to the
tournament which launched his career overseas; the Australian PGA Championship.

The defending champion will be back in action at RACV Royal Pines Resort from
1-4 December on the Gold Coast as part of Tourism and Events Queensland’s major
events calendar.

2016 has been a breakthrough year for the 25-year-old Victorian who, thanks to
his 2015 Australian PGA Championship victory, earned full status on the
European Tour.

Holman was the first Australian to capitalise on the new co-sanctioning
relationship but also received a boost in his opportunities by winning the ISPS
HANDA PGA Tour of Australasia Order of Merit.

Thanks to these two achievements Holman has spent 2016 competing on the
European Tour, made his Major Championship debut at The Open and faced the
world’s best at the WGC – Cadillac Championship.

As tickets go on
sale today for the Australian PGA Championship, Holman confirmed
he will return to defend the Kirkwood Cup a more experienced player.

"I always look forward to coming home to play the Australian summer of golf.
This year even more so being the defending champion of the Australian PGA
Championship," said Holman.

"I will come back with added confidence knowing what it takes to win around
Royal Pines and the experience of having done it before."

"It’s going to be a highlight of my year, defending the Aussie PGA and I feel
like I will be able to put in another good performance."

Holman will have his work cut out for him in December as he aims to defend his
title against a field which will also include World Number 6 Adam Scott.

"Rewarding our home grown talent for playing well on Australian soil by
providing them with international opportunities has been an important goal for
the ISPS HANDA PGA Tour of Australasia," said Brian Thorburn, CEO of the PGA of
Australia.

"We have seen this come to fruition with Nathan with his career flourishing on
the European Tour thanks to wining the Australian PGA Championship. He has been
a wonderful ambassador for Australia in Europe."

"Like all golf fans, I am looking forward to watching him in action at the
Australian PGA Championship duelling with Adam Scott in his title defence."

Queensland Minister for Tourism and Major Events Kate Jones said fans were set
to see a fierce competition at this year’s tournament between current and
emerging stars.

"It’s exciting, Queensland will host some of the world’s best golfers including
our own Adam Scott and rising star Nathan Holman at this year’s Australian PGA
Championship," Ms Jones said.

"I look forward to welcoming visitors from around Australia and the world who
will be descending on the Gold Coast to enjoy world-class golf."

Sports fans are set to benefit with tickets now on sale for the Australian PGA
Championship through Ticketek.

As well as the world-class action taking place on the course, a variety of
entertainment options are available to attendees including; Cobra Puma Orange
Crush Kids Day, Greg Norman Medal Dinner, Summer Soiree, the Lexus Marquee on
the Soniq Million Dollar Hole and daily music entertainment in the tournament
village.

Single day and season passes are available for purchase as are corporate
hospitality package options.

Admittance on practice days and for the pro-am will be free of charge.
Children under the age of 16 are free when accompanied by a paying adult.

To purchase
tickets please visit Ticketek.

About the Australian
PGA Championship:

Australia’s most energetic golf tournament, the Australian PGA Championship is
back at RACV Royal Pines Resort from 1-4 December.

Local hero and World Number 6 Adam Scott will headline a stellar list of Australian
and international players from all over the globe.

The 2016 tournament will feature an array of entertainment on and off the
course, but it’s the Soniq Million Dollar Hole where the tournament really
comes alive. While players aim to ace their way to a big pay day, fans will be
celebrating in the sun with great food, music and entertainment.

A festival of golf the Australian PGA Championship week also includes the Cobra
Puma Orange Crush Kids Day, Greg Norman Medal and Summer Soiree; the Aussie PGA
is where everyone plays!

The Australian PGA Championship is the PGA of Australia’s flagship event;
co-sanctioned by the European Tour and ISPS HANDA PGA Tour of Australasia.

The tournament honour roll features an incredible list of past champions including
Adam Scott (2013) Greg Chalmers (2014 & 2011) Peter Senior (1989, 2003,
2010) and Geoff Ogilvy (2008).

The Queensland Government through Tourism and Events Queensland as well as the
City of Gold Coast and Gold Coast Tourism proudly supports the Australian PGA
Championship
For more information about the Australian PGA Championship please visit championship.pga.org.au