The iconic event is the flagship tournament of the tour and it has attracted some of the top players in the world.

Central South Africa be represented by the Rustenburg native, Brandon Stone, while the former Bloemfontein golfer, Dean Burmester, will also be teeing it.

Erik van Rooyen and Branden Grace are both contenders, while the 21-year-old Portugal Open champion Garrick Higgo can impress as well. The Portuguese Masters champion, George Coetzee, will also look to continue his good form.

Other South Africans that will be in action are Justin Harding, Justin Walters, Haydn Porteous, Christiaan Bezuidenhout and Thomas Aiken.

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