Alexander Björktees off in a stellar group as he begins the defence of his Volvo China Open at Genzon Golf Club.
He will be in esteemed company alongside 2016 winnerLi Haotongand SpaniardJorge Campillo, who won his maiden European Tour title at the 229th time of asking at the Trophée Hassan II last week.
Björksecured his first title at the Topwin Golf and Country Club 12 months ago will get under way with home favourite Li andCampilloat 12.40.
Two time winner of this eventAlexander Levystarts in the group before at 12.30 with AustrianBernd Wiesbergerand Thailand's Jazz Janewattananond.
Ross Fisher, who was part of the victorious 2010 Ryder Cup team, will start his first round on the back nine alongside South African Erik van Rooyenand Maybank Championship winnerScott Hendat 07.30.
AmericanKurt Kitayama, who has recorded victories at the Afrasia Bank Mauritius Open at Anahita and Oman Open this season, joins compatriot and Alfred Dunhill Championship winnerDavid Lipskyand Paraguay'sFabrizio Zanottiat the first at 07.40.
Fellow AmericanJulian Suribegins on the back nine at 07.20, with Thailand's eight time European Tour winnerThongchai Jaideeand England'sJordan Smith.
