The Australian Masters will return to Kingston Heath, the site of Tiger Woods’ 2009 victory, during this year’s PGA Tour of Australasia.

Tour officials on Thursday announced key dates for this season’s biggest tournaments, with the $1 million Masters remaining on the Melbourne sandbelt but changing courses after it was played at Victoria Golf Club last year.

The Masters will be held from November 15-18 before the Tour crosses the Tasman for the New Zealand Open at Clearwater Resort in Christchurch from November 22-25.

Sydney’s Lakes Golf Club will again host the $1.5 million Australian Open from December 6-9, before the $1.5 million Australian PGA Championship at Coolum from December 13-16.

The dates complement the previously-announced Perth International, set to hit Australian shores from October 18 to 21.

“Last year’s PGA Tour of Australasia season set a new benchmark for tournament golf in Australia and we are working towards again delivering a sensational season for golf fans all across the country,” PGA of Australia chief executive Brian Thorburn said.

“It is expected that the full 2012 PGA Tour of Australasia schedule will comprise of 14 events in total, with an increase in prizemoney of over 35 per cent compared to 2011.”