RORY MCILROY RETURNS TO ENTERTAIN AUDIENCES AT THE 2014 EMIRATES AUSTRALIAN OPEN

For another “only in Sydney’ event, it has been announced that the current World No.1 Rory McIlroy will return to defend his Emirates Australian Open title at this year’s championship.

The $1.25 million tournament will be played at The Australian Golf Club in Rosebery from November 27 to 30 and offers everyone the chance to see one the world’s best compete again for Australia’s top golfing prize.

The 25 year-old North Irishman expressed delight at the opportunity to return to Sydney in November, “I’m really looking forward to coming back to Sydney to defend my Emirates Australian Open title in November,” McIlroy said.

“I had a terrific experience last year in front of big crowds and it proved to be a really important win for the year for me. I’ve heard great things about The Australian Golf Club since the Jack Nicklaus redesign and I look forward to competing in front of the Aussie fans again.”

The Australian Golf Club was founded in 1882 and is the oldest golf club still in existence in Australia.

Tickets for the Australian Open will go on sale via Ticketek on Monday, 1 September 2014.