Tournament Director Trevor Herden today unveiled the marquee pairings for the opening round of the 2012 Emirates Australian Open. Spectators will be treated to some tantilising opening pairings, with the Championship to begin on Thursday, December 6. Defending champion Greg Chalmers has been paired with the legendary Tom Watson and rising star Jake Higginbottom, in what is sure to be an intriguing battle between experience and youth. Also of particular interest will be the pairing of local star Adam Scott with internationals Justin Rose and Liang Wen-Chong. Get the Official Emirates Australian Open App
The full list of marquee pairings for Round 1 is as follows: 10th Tee AM 7.00am – Geoff Ogilvy, John Senden and Mathew Goggin 7.10am – Adam Scott, Justin Rose and Liang Wen-Chong 7.20am – Peter O&aposMalley, Kyle Stanley and Nathan Green 1st Tee PM 12.00pm – Marc Leishman, Robert Allenby and Guan Tianlang 12.10pm – Greg Chalmers, Tom Watson and Jake Higginbottom 12.20pm – Rod Pampling, Andre Stolz and Peter Senior Don t miss out – get your tickets for the 2012 Emirates Australian Open here.