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On the tee: Maybank Championship
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On the tee: Maybank Championship

Defending championShubhankar Sharmaleads the field at the fourth edition of the Maybank Championship in Kuala Lumpur.

Shubhankar Sharma

The Indian sealed a superb victory with a stunning final round 62 to claim his second European Tour crown at Saujana Golf & Country Club last year, pippingJorge Campilloby two shots to the title.

Sharmawill get his defence under way at the tenth hole alongside four time Major championErnie Elsand Japan'sRyo Ishikawaat 8.20am.Campillostarts 15 minutes earlier with ItalianAndrea Pavanand India'sKhalin H Joshi.

The 16th at Saujana G&CC

Three time European Tour winnerThomas Pietersstarts on the back nine at 8.00am, in the company of Australia'sMarcus Fraserand ThaiPoom Saksansin, whileRoss Fisherbegins at 12.45pm alongside CanadianRichard T. Leeand AmericanJulian Suri.

Last week's winner at the Magical Kenya Open presented by Absa,Guido Migliozzi, begins on the back nine five minutes later with Scotland's andStephen Gallacherand Thai playerTirawat Kaewsiribandit.

Three time Major championPadraig Harringtonstarts at 1.05pm and will be joined by home favouriteGavin Greenand AmericanKurt Kitayama, who has already claimed two European Tour titles this season.

Europe’s winning captain from the 2018 Ryder Cup,Thomas Bjørn, starts on the back nine at 8.30am, playing with IndianGaganjeet Bhullarand ThaiJazz Janewattananond, whileChris Woodis with another home favouriteBen Leongand BrazilianAdilson da Silvaat 1.35pm.

For a full list of tee times clickhere.

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