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A decision that precludes the world number six from playing in the World Cup of Golf at Royal Melbourne due to sponsor commitments.
However six former champions have confirmed their places from November 28 – December 1, which will be the final stroke play event on the OneAsia calendar for 2013.
Past winners Greg Chalmers, John Senden, Aaron Baddeley, Geoff Ogilvy, Robert Allenby, Adam Scott - and defending champion Peter Senior - will all be in the field vying for the Stonehaven Cup.
Senior has enjoyed another successful season on the Champions Tour, recording eight Top 10 finishes, while 2010 champion Ogilvy recorded his best PGA Tour result for the year at the Honda Classic in March where he finished runner up.
World number two and U.S. Masters champion Scott and world number 16 Jason Day will lead the strong Australian contingent on the Rose Bay layout.
“It’s a very special year for Australian golf and it’s great to see Sydney host this world-class event," said New South Wales Minister for Tourism and Major Events, George Souris.
"Visitors coming to the Australian Open in Sydney are in for a real treat to indulge in their golfing passion. The NSW government remains committed to the long term vision of showcasing the historic Australian Open and highlighting Sydney and NSW’s stunning, world-class golf courses to the world.”
Golf Australia CEO Stephen Pitt said Australian players held a special place in their hearts for the championship and always returned to support the tournament.
“We’re really pleased to be able to showcase so many of the Australian players who already have their name on the Stonehaven Cup. These six have won the trophy ten times between them,” Pitt said.
“It’s also an exciting time for the next generation -- players like Jason Day -- who are bidding for their first Emirates Australian Open victory at the end of next month in Sydney. We’re looking forward to a fantastic championship and have no doubt the crowds will be out in force to see world-class golf.”
The Championship is owned by Golf Australia and is managed by World Sport Group in conjunction with the PGA of Australia, with the assistance of TRP Sports.
It is sanctioned by OneAsia and the PGA Tour of Australasia.
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