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On the tee: Aberdeen Standard Investments Scottish Open
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On the tee: Aberdeen Standard Investments Scottish Open

Rafa Cabrera Bellowill begin the defence of his Aberdeen Standard Investments Scottish Open title in the company ofTyrrell HattonandLouis Oosthuizenon Thursday.

A tee marker at the Aberdeen Standard Investments Scottish Open

The Spaniard edged out Callum Shinkwin in a play-off at Dundonald Links 12 months ago and will tee it up hoping to become the first man to successfully defend the Scottish Open.

Rafa Cabrera Bello

Hatton and Oosthuizen will complete the 13:30 tee time, with the former eyeing his second Rolex Series win and the latter aiming to win for the second time in Scotland after winning The 2010 Open Championship at St Andrews.

The last time the Scottish Open took place at Gullane it wasRickie Fowlerwho won with a birdie on the 72nd hole. The American will look to relive those memories on Thursday when he tees off withJustin Rose, the 2014 champion, andHideki Matsuyamaat 9.00.

Phil Mickelson, who won the 2013 edition of the event, will play alongsidePadraig HarringtonandKiradech Aphibarnratat 08:30. While Harrington will be looking to make the Scottish Open his 16th European Tour win, Thailand's Aphibarnrat could claim his second win on Scottish soil after triumphing at the 2015 Paul Lawrie Match Play.

Last week's Dubai Duty Free Irish Open championRussell Knoxwill look to continue his excellent form when he starts at 13:40 withIan PoulterandPatrick Reed.The Scot beat Ryan Fox in a play-off at Ballyliffin Golf Club on Sunday, just a week after finishing in a share of second at the HNA Open de France.

Russell Knox

Other notable groups include the three-ball of 1998 championLee Westwoodalongside 2015 runner-upMatt Kucharand three-time Tour winnerStephen Gallacherat 13:20. European Ryder Cup CaptainThomas Bjørn will join 2016 Ryder Cup menMatt FitzpatrickandChris Woodin an 08:30 tee time and 2009 winnerMartin Kaymerwill tee it up in the company ofDanny WillettandThomas Pietersat 13:00.

The honour of opening tee shot will fall to ScotConor O'Neil at 06:30.

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