The PGA and title sponsors Weston Homes made the announcement after this year's event, which saw 78 of the European Seniors Tour top players contest a £175,000 prize pot over the Gainsborough course.

The event, won by England's Nick Job, attracted a stellar field including former Ryder Cup stars Costantino Rocca, Eamonn Darcy and Gordon J Brand.

Given its success Weston Homes chairman Robert Weston was keen to support the event for a second successive year as he looks to build on the tournament's very encouraging debut.

"Following the exceptional success of the Weston Homes PGA International Seniors, I'm pleased to announce that we will continue our support which will see the return of the tournament next year," he said.

"We are keen to further our strong and successful relationship with the PGA and look forward to returning to Stoke-by-Nayland, who have provided a magnificent venue and superb course, for the 2009 tournament."

Weston Homes is a keen backer of sport and have had a strong relationship with golf in the PGA East Region. The further boosted its profile this year by becoming the main sponsors of League One side Colchester United.

Sandy Jones, chief executive of the PGA, welcomed Weston Homes' continued support of one of the PGA's major events on the tournament schedule.

"I am delighted that the tournament has been an overwhelming success and that Weston Homes will continue to support the event next year," said Mr Jones.