Colourful American John Daly will play in next month's Australian PGA Championship in Coolum, Queensland, organisers said on Friday.

Daly, twice former major champion but now ranked 788th in the world, is a confirmed starter in next week's Australian Masters at Huntingdale, Melbourne and will stay on for the Dec. 4-7 PGA Championship.

The 42-year-old has struggled with personal problems in recent years and frequently made headlines for his off-course behaviour.

In his last appearance in Australia, at Coolum six years ago, Daly was disqualified for failing to sign his scorecard after throwing his ball and putter into a lake following a round of 78.