Damien McGrane returns to the Volvo China in Tianjin this week with memories of his achievements four years again no doubt, when he won the event in Beijing by nine strokes and earned the Golden Jacket.
This week the Irish interest also includes Shane Lowry and Peter Lawrie, also back in action after the two week hiatus for The Masters in Augusta.
Michael Hoey, already a winner this season, is also back in action, as is Gareth Maybin - a winner in China of the Qingdao Golf Open in 2008 on the Challenge Tour.
Michael Hoey, already a winner this season, is also back in action, as is Gareth Maybin - a winner in China of the Qingdao Golf Open in 2008 on the Challenge Tour.
For Peter Hanson the returns to action will be welcome following his Masters' heroics where the Swede finished tied for third.
Part of Europe’s 2010 winning Ryder Cup Team, the 34 year old is now fourth on The Race to Dubai and second in the points list to be part of José María Olazábal’s side at Medinah in September.
“I think The Ryder Cup was really important for me - it showed that I can get in there and play with the big boys,” said Hanson.
“That is one of the reasons I have been able to do better in the WGCs this year and Augusta. Hopefully I can build on that for this week and then the Majors for the rest of the year. And the Ryder Cup again obviously. I am looking forward to this week and getting back into tournament mode again.
“It’s nice to be back on The European Tour and China is a special place. The way we get treated when we come, by Volvo and everyone else, is second to none.”
The fact the event at Binhai Lake is sponsored by Volvo provides extra motivation for Hanson and his fellow Swedes. He added: “They have always been great and it is one of those events where you look forward to. For me as a Swede it is one of those big brands that I think all Swedish people are extremely proud of and I always try to come here.
“I am good friends with Per Ericsson who runs these events and it is nice to be able to come here and catch up with him and have a few dinners with old friends.”
Hanson led with 18 holes to play at Augusta National, but says there is no sense of disappointment at missing out on the play-off that eventually saw Bubba Watson overcome Louis Oosthuizen for the Green Jacket.
“I am very proud of the performance,” he added. “I have to say that I was a little bit disappointed when I walked off that 18th green on the Sunday but that left me pretty quick. I still had a smile on my face when I was driving the car home on the Monday as I realised had a great weekend and a great tournament.
“It is such a special place that you have always dreamt about playing since you were a kid. You watched Freddie Couples and all those guys and now you are there, right in the mix with them.”