Exciting young American Jordan Spieth is the latest big name to commit to playing the Emirates Australian Open in November.

Spieth, 21, now joins World No.1 and defending champion, Rory McIlroy, World No.2, Adam Scott, and World No.7, Jason Day, as one of the big names who will compete for the Stonehaven Cup at Sydney’s The Australian Golf Club from November 27 to 30.

The 21-year old Dallas-born player confirmed his participation after the opening round of the second FedEx Cup Play-Off Series event – the $8m Deutsche Bank Championship at TPC Boston.

Spieth says he is excited at the prospect of taking on some of the game's biggest names in Sydney. PHOTO: Getty Images Spieth says he is excited at the prospect of taking on some of the game's biggest names in Sydney.
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“I’m extremely excited to be going to Australia as I’ve always wanted to go given my instructor comes from Melbourne plus there’s a lot of Australian players on Tour saying how great their country is,” Spieth said. “So the fact it has worked out with my scheduling is awesome.

“I’ve heard Sydney is a great place, and never having been to Sydney before it’s going to be a great experience and I’m going to see as much as I can.

“I’ve also heard the golf course, The Australian, is incredible and top three in Sydney, and maybe in the whole of Australia, so I’m looking forward to getting down there.”

Spieth turned pro in December 2012 and seven months later, and in his 16th PGA Tour event, he captured the John Deere Classic before finishing fourth in the Deutsche Bank Championship and second a fortnight later in the season-ending Tour Championship.

The effort was good enough to earn him a place in the victorious US Presidents Cup team and he was later named PGA Tour Rookie of the Year.

Earlier this year, Spieth finished tied second behind Bubba Watson in his first Masters appearance.

Spieth will make his USA Team Ryder Cup debut next month having qualified automatically for Tom Watson’s side.

“I know when I do go to Sydney everybody will be cheering for the Aussies but in that setting it won’t be like it’s Aussies against everyone else as I am sure the crowds will be fantastic and supportive of guys like Rory and myself,” he said.

Adam Scott and Rory McIlroy will be the two every player will be trying to catch at the Australian Open. PHOTO: Getty Images Adam Scott and Rory McIlroy will be the two every player will be trying to catch at the Australian Open.
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“So I am looking forward to it as any time I’m in a setting when I get a lot of backing and a ton of people supporting me and my group it only helps us and makes us feel where we want to be.

“I also didn’t realise how great this year’s Australian Open field will be because along with Rory, Jason and Adam there’s a whole lot of other players competing on the PGA Tour who will also be playing in Sydney.

“I remember also watching the finish of the event last year with Adam going for the ‘Triple Crown’ and just losing out to Rory on the very last hole, so that was really cool.

“I know also when in Sydney I want to get out on a boat on the Harbour and also catch all the cliché places to visit.”

– George Begg

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