Masters Champion Adam Scott will be presented with the keys to the Golf Coast Cityon Wednesday 6th November at the RACV Royal Pines and venue for this week’s Australian PGA Championship.

Mayor Tom Tate will hand over the key at a special ceremony on the 18th green following Scott’s participation in the Pro-Am.

“We’re thrilled to have Adam here to be able to hand over the key to the city and of course we wish him all the very best in the tournament,” said Mayor Tate.

Masters champion Adam Scott to be handed the keys to the Gold Coast City.

“To win the green jacket is a tremendous achievement and we’re all very proud of him.”

Scott became the first Australian in the 77-year history of the Masters to be fitted with the famed Augusta National green jacket when he defeated former Masters winner Angel Cabrera  in a sudden death playoff in Augusta, Georgia, in April this year.

Mayor Tate said it was a privilege to be hosting the prestigious Australian PGA Championship as the city counted down toward the 2018 Commonwealth Games.

“An event of this calibre certainly consolidates our global reputation as a sports and events capital,” he said.

The Australian PGA Championship runs from 7-10 November. For tickets, visit ticketek.com.au