Beem will face strong opposition in his quest for the title, with a number of notable Asian Tour players also confirming their participation in a championship that will boast a record prize purse of HK$500,000.
Chief among these is Unho Park, who won the Ageas HKPGA Championship last January for a history-making fourth successive time. The 41-year-old, Singapore-based Australian will be joined by the in-form Richard T Lee of Canada, who is currently ranked 10th on the Asian Tour Order of Merit, and compatriot Scott Barr, who has finished runner-up to Park on three occasions.
"I don't know what it is about the Ageas HKPGA Championship but it clearly brings out the best in me," said Park, who has enjoyed a solid season to date on the Asian Tour. "Making history earlier this year was a real high point in my career – and I'm going to be trying my hardest to hold on to the trophy for a fifth time. The tournament field just keeps getting better and better, but I'm up for the challenge and can't wait to get started."
The 54-hole championship will be played in its traditional three-course format, with the New Course at the Hong Kong Golf Club hosting the first round before the players move to Clearwater Bay Golf and Country Club on day two. The Hong Kong Golf Club's Eden Course – and its famous 18th hole, which has decided the outcome of so many tournaments – will provide a fitting finale for the all-important last round.
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