Scott boost for Australian Masters Adam Scott. Adam Scott will defend his gold jacket at the Australian Masters at Royal Melbourne this year. Event owner and promoter IMG announced on Tuesday that the the nation's newest sporting hero will return to Australia to headline the event on November 14 to 17. Given Scott's current popularity after his drought-breaking victory at this year's US Masters in April, his presence is set to generate a massive boost to galleries at the first ever Australian Masters played at the famed Royal Melbourne Golf Club. Scott's journey to fulfilling a boyhood dream was the story that saw spectators flock to last year's Australian Masters, and the Queenslander delivered by upstaging Ian Poulter in a enthralling duel over the final 36 holes. Scott, currently ranked No.3 in the world, said he was excited by the prospect of becoming only the second player in the 35-year history of the Australian Masters to defend his title, equalling the feats of his childhood idol Greg Norman. Royal Melbourne is one of my favourite courses. I've always had fantastic support in Melbourne, and I'm sure this year's event will be bigger and better than ever," Scott said. Victorian Premier Dr Denis Napthine welcomed the announcement on Tuesday: "Adam's victory at Augusta National ranks undoubtedly as one of Australia's greatest sporting achievements, and we welcome sports fans from across Victoria and around the world to visit Melbourne to watch Adam compete on another iconic golf course, Royal Melbourne."