The field, selected on the basis of each nation’s leading player on the Official World Golf Ranking as of June 22, is headed by Sergio Garcia — ranked number four at the cut-off date — who will represent his country, Spain, for the first time at Mission Hills.
Among the Asian countries, 42nd ranked Jeev will represent India, Thongchai Jaidee will spearhead Thailand’s challenge for the second straight year, Lin Wen-tang will lead Chinese Taipei, US-based Charlie Wi will represent Korea.