Thomas Pietersis the headline name in the field when the third edition of the ISPS Handa World Super 6 Perth gets under way at the Lake Karrinyup Country Club.
The Belgian, who has three European Tour victories to his name, starred on debut during Europe's defeat to the United States in the 2016 Ryder Cup where he won four points including his Sunday Singles match against JB Holmes and will be seen as a contender for the unique event in Perth.
All 156 players will play 36 holes of stroke play before the field is trimmed to the top 65, with a further round of stroke play to reduce the number to 24.
The final round will be in a match play format to determine the winner and follow in the footsteps of home favourite Brett Rumford and Thailand's Kiradech Aphibarnrat.
Pieters will start on the tenth tee alongside Australian pairJason ScrivenerandDimitrios Papadatos at 07.10, while 2006 U.S. Open Championship winnerGeoff Ogilvywill be grouped with compatriotWade Ormsbyand Japan'sYuta Ikedaat 12.20 at the first tee.
Winner of last week's ISPS Hando Vic Open David Law, will be alongside in-form AustralianLucas Herbertand Perth nativeMin Woo Leeat 07.00 at the tenth tee, with member of the victorious European Team at the 2012 Ryder CupNicolas Colsaertsstarting at mid-day at the first in a group with Malaysia'sGavin Greenand New Zealand'sRyan Fox.
Two-time European tour winner of match play eventsAdrian Otaeguiis with England'sTom Lewisand home favouriteMatthew Griffin,starting at 12.20 at the first, while Ireland'sPaul Dunnewill begin his campaign with a 06.50 start alongsideZach MurrayandJake McLeod.
Three-time European Tour winnerJeunghun Wanggets under way at 12.10 at the tenth with FrenchmanGrégory Bourdy and AustralianBrad Kennedy.
