Scottish golf legend Colin Montgomerie is set to host this year's Staysure PGA Seniors Championship at Trump International.
The event drew in record crowds in 2023 and another record is expected this time around, with organisers confident of an expanded field.
Host 'Monty' is a former back-to-back John Jacob's winner, after topping the order of merit in the 2014 and 2015 seasons.
In his professional career he is an eight-time European Tour Order of Merit winner.
Speaking about his new role, Montgomerie said: “I am thrilled and honoured to have become a host on the Legends Tour.
“The strength of the Legends Tour comes from the players, and it is great to see how it has grown as a Tour over recent years since Ryan Howsam got involved.
“To be hosting the oldest Senior championship in Europe is a distinct privilege.
"The Staysure PGA Seniors Championship promises to be a fantastic event again this year, with it returning to Trump International Golf Links. The facilities are superb, and the course is incredible. It will provide a great test for the players, while displaying a stunning spectacle for those watching on.
"We have world class legends of the game flying in from all over the world to come and play our magnificent links.
The start of a new chapter
The event comes to Aberdeenshire as work progresses on the second course at the Menie Estate, which is expected to be "as good as, if not better" than the first one
"I feel really confident that we're going to have the best 36 holes anywhere in the world," said Sarah Malone, Executive Vice President of Trump International.
"We have had a sneak preview, we've walked the course with Eric (Trump) and the development team," she added.
"People have truly ran out of superlatives.
"It's the start of the next chapter in our history.
"Having the flagship Legends event here is perfect for us. It's the start of the next phase of our development, and we are exploring lots of opportunities.
"We have players, amateurs and celebrities coming into the region, staying in our hotels, dining in our restaurants and helping put this wonderful region on the map."
A week to savour
Phil Harrison, CEO of the Legends Tour, said: “Colin Montgomerie is a name synonymous with European golf and the success it has enjoyed over the past forty years.
"Having a marquee name to host our flagship event makes things extra special.
"The return to Trump International Golf Links where we enjoyed such a great event in 2023 and now with Colin hosting makes it a week to savour this summer."
The event takes place from July 31 to August 4 with Major champions among the names set to be confirmed over the coming days and weeks.
The par-72 championship course was designed by Dr Martin Hawtree and opened in 2012. It features two loops of nine holes nestled in amongst the Great Dunes of Scotland with views of the Aberdeenshire coastline and the North Sea. It is a truly stunning award-winning golf course, where each hole has its own distinct characteristics and unique features.
The Legends Tour 2024 schedule starts in May and features 20 tournaments across four continents with a prize fund of more than €18 million.
Tickets are on sale at www.legendstour.com/tickets with spectators saving against the gate entry prices by buying online now.