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Australia's Masters Adam Scott is coming home for the Australian Open.
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May 8, 2018
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Australia's Masters Adam Scott is coming home for the Australian Open.

Golf Australia today confirmed Scott, 36, would tee it up in the nation's most prestigious tournament from November 17-20 at Royal Sydney Golf Club.

One of Australia's all-time great players, the world No.8 has had no fewer than 15 top-10 finishes in major championships and continues to thrive with two wins in the United States already this year, including the World Golf Championship in Doral in March.

Scott is ranked third in the FedEx Cup race and, alongside compatriot Jason Day and 2014 champion Jordan Spieth, is already the third player in the world's top 10 to join the field for what promises to be a classic national championship.

"I am really looking forward to competing to win my second Stonehaven Cup in November."

Golf Australia chief executive Stephen Pitt welcomed Scott to the field with open arms.

"Adam has been a regular at his national championship over the years and he always seems to bring his A-game," Pitt said.

"We look forward to seeing him play again and we know that the crowds appreciate not only his golf, but the way he carries himself. He's an immensely popular figure and a great ambassador for the sport in this country."

The Queenslander won the Open at New South Wales Golf Club in 2009, eclipsing the field by five shots.

He has been incredibly close to a second Stonehaven Cup in each of the past three years, finishing fifth in 2014 and joint runner-up last year on top of a memorable last visit to Royal Sydney in 2013.

The Queenslander duelled all the way with multiple major champion Rory McIlroy, who eventually prevailed on the final green in front of a huge gallery.

NSW Minister for Trade, Tourism and Major Events and Minister for Sport Stuart Ayres said Scott was always a welcome visitor.

"Adam is a local favourite and a past champion, and I can't wait to see him tee it up at Royal Sydney in November for the Australian Open," Ayres said.

"He's already won twice on the US PGA Tour this season and will be bringing this good form to Sydney to take on Jason Day, Jordan Spieth and a host of other top local and international golfers.

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