The Queensland Open is returning to the Australian PGA Tour for the first time since 2007.

While PGA of Australia board officials debate a possible new venue for next year’s Australian PGA Championship following a falling out with billionaire Coolum resort owner Clive Palmer, the Queensland Open has found its way back into the tour’s schedule with a three-year sponsorship deal with truck manufacturers Isuzu.

It will be played at the Greg Norman-designed Brookwater Golf and Country club, the No.1 rated course in the state, from August 22-25.

The names already on the TB Hunter Cup include Norman, Ian Baker-Finch, Peter Senior and Norman Von Nida.

Recent Australian Open winner Senior said the Queensland Open provided a fantastic opportunity for young and up and coming players to experience golf at a championship level.

“The Queensland tournament has a rich history and it’s encouraging to see it back on the PGA Tour of Australasia in 2013,” he said.

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