Jason Day has confirmed he will play the 2013 Emirates Australian Open at Royal Sydney Golf Club in late November.

The 25 year-old Queenslander, has enjoyed a successful year on the PGA Tour, finishing in a tie for second at the US Open in June and third at the Masters in April.

“I’m looking forward to coming back to Sydney for the Emirates Australian Open in November,” Day said.

“The Open has always had a special place in the hearts of Australian players and I’ll be ready to do battle with all the other guys at Royal Sydney and hopefully win my first Stonehaven Cup.”

Day, ranked No.17 in the world, last played the Emirates Australian Open in 2011 when he finished in a tie for fourth place at 9-under par at The Lakes.

He will join Masters champion Adam Scott and Northern Ireland's Rory McIlroy in the Open field from November 28 to December 1.

Day attracted big galleries on the final day of the 2011 Emirates Australian Open at The Lakes Golf Club.

Golf Australia CEO Stephen Pitt said he was delighted to see Day return to Australia.

“Jason has been right in contention at recent major championships – particularly at The Masters and US Open and we’re thrilled that he will be back in Sydney to contest the Open,” Pitt said.

“Together with Masters champion Adam Scott, we’ve got Australia’s two hottest golfers ready to go head-to head with two-time major champion Rory McIlroy for what will be a big week of golf in Sydney.”

The Emirates Australian Open will be broadcast live on the Seven Network across all four days and the championship will again be sanctioned by the PGA Tour of Australasia and OneAsia.

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