SCOTT’S BACK FOR PGA

ADAM Scott has set his sights on a second Kirkwood Cup after confirming he will return home to the Gold Coast to play in this year’s Australian PGA Championship.

The 2013 winner was a notable absentee at last year’s PGA Tour of Australasia and European Tour co-sanctioned tournament but is locked in for the new time of December 19-22 at RACV Royal Pines.

“I am really looking forward to playing in the Australian PGA Championship and ending my year at such a fun tournament,” Scott said.

“I love coming home and playing in front of Aussie crowds and they don’t get much better than at the Australian PGA Championship.

“The fans really embrace all of the players and help us celebrate the end of the season.

“To be able to win another Joe Kirkwood Cup would be the perfect end to 2019.”

Scott has made a solid start to the 2019 US PGA tour season, recording three top-10 results – including a runner-up finish at the Farmers Insurance Open – in eight starts.

“At the end of last season I had to make a tough decision to skip the Australian summer of golf in order to give myself the best opportunity to prepare for 2019,” Scott said.

“I feel like the preparations are showing and I am happy with my start to the season.

“It’s been good to be in contention and I feel like there are some positives to build upon for the rest of the year, so as part of that I have made the early decision to include the Australian PGA Championship in my 2019 schedule.”

Scott, 38, has played in the Australian PGA Championship 13 times in his career, recording seven top-10 results including his 2013 victory and 2014 runner-up finish in an epic seven-hole playoff.

“Adam Scott is one of Australia’s most loved athletes and we are delighted to have him playing,” said Gavin Kirkman, CEO of the PGA of Australia.