The sight of a full-scale replica dinosaur, a JFK commemorative pond and suggestions of building a full scale replica of the ill-fated White Star liner, Titanic is now a thing of the past with the Australian PGA Championship headed to a new home later this year.

PGA of Australia officials announced the prestigious event is moving to the Royal Pines Resort course on Queensland’s Golf Coast for a five year period.

The Australian PGA captured bizarre headlines last year with Coolum Resort owner, Clive Palmer’s decision to build a 30-foot high mechanical T-Rex he named ‘Jeff’ that was in place behind the ninth green.

‘Jeff’ the dinosaur after PGA of Australia take the Australian PGA to a new home.

Also during the course of last year’s event Palmer hosted a ceremony to unveil a water feature in honour of slain US President, John F. Kennedy.

However it seemed that when Palmer talked of also building a full replica of the Titanic it was more than enough for the PGA of Australia.

So when negotiations broke down with Palmer it came as no surprise that PGA of Australia CEO Brian Thorburn confirming the tournament, which dates back to 1905, would be held for the next five years at Royal Pines on the Gold Coast, which has hosted the Australian Ladies Masters since 1992.

Royal Pines will spend $5 million over three years to upgrade the course layout.

“This is a significant and exciting day in the history of the Australian PGA Championship,” said Thorburn.

“The Australian PGA Championship presented by Coca-Cola holds great importance to the entire PGA Membership, and the relocation to RACV Royal Pines on the Gold Coast now provides us with the required assets to grow the tournament.”

“With a significant population base and its natural tourism appeal, we now have a wonderful opportunity to attract increased interstate and international visitors to the region and contribute considerably to targets set by Tourism Australia as part of their 2020 vision.”

“The Australian PGA Championship has a reputation for being a fun, relaxed tournament and we think we have the opportunity to not only recreate, but enhance that at RACV Royal Pines. Additionally, the opportunity to work alongside RACV is a significant one, and we’re looking forward to developing a multifaceted partnership over the next five years.”