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 from December 1-4 at RACV Royal Pines Resort, on Australia’s Gold Coast.
This has been a breakthrough season 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 playing 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 also lined up alongside the world’s best at the WGC–Cadillac Championship.
As tickets go on sale today for the Australian PGA Championship, Holman revealed he will return to defend the Kirkwood Cup a more experienced and rounded player.
“I always look forward to coming home to play the Australian summer of golf, and this year even more so as 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.
“Defending the Aussie PGA is going to be a highlight of my year, and I feel like I will be able to put in another good performance.”
With World Number Seven Adam Scott also in the field, Holman will have his work cut out if he is to mount a successful defence of his title.
“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’s 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,” 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
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As well as the world-class action taking place on the course, a variety of entertainment options are available to spectators, including: Cobra Puma Orange Crush Kids Day; Greg Norman Medal Dinner; Summer Soirée; 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, while children under the age of 16 also go free when accompanied by a paying adult.
