Australian Open stats that matter

FACTS AND STATS ON AUSTRALIAN OPEN AT THE AUSTRALIAN GOLF CLUB STARTING ON THURSDAY:

Australian Open golf championship

Prize money: $1.25 million

Field size: 156 players

Format: 72-hole stroke play

Cut: top 60 plus ties

Course length: 6619 metres

Trophy: Stonehaven Cup

Major drawcards: Jordan Spieth, Adam Scott, Geoff Ogilvy, Marc Leishman, Matt Jones, Lee Westwood, Darren Clarke

Defending champion: Jordan Spieth

Official website: www.emiratesaustralianopen.com.au

Former champions in field: Jordan Spieth (2014), Peter Senior (2012, 1989), Greg Chalmers (2011, 1998), Geoff Ogilvy (2010), Adam Scott (2009), Craig Parry (2007), John Senden (2006), Robert Allenby (2005, 1994), Peter Lonard (2004, 2003), Stephen Allan (2002), Stuart Appleby (2001), Lee Westwood (1997), Rodger Davis (1986), Peter Fowler (1983)