US Open champion Michael Campbell (pictured) tees up in the Volkswagen Masters, China tomorrow looking for a victory to enhance his growing reputation as a global player.
The Kiwi star, who broke through for his maiden major title in June, is among the top contenders at this week's US$300,000 Asian Tour event at Jinghua Golf Club on the outskirts of China's capital city.
Other top guns vying for the Volkswagen Masters, China crown include world number five Retief Goosen of South Africa, Chinese ace Zhang Lianwei, current Order of Merit leader Thaworn Wiratchant of Thailand and title holder Rahil Gangjee of India.
'My game is pretty good right now. Over the last three months, I've put in some solid performances in the majors and I'm very happy,' said Campbell, who is ranked 19th in the world.
While he could be playing on the European Tour to defend his lead on the Order of Merit, Campbell said he was looking forward to taking on Asia's best players in the fastest golf growing nation.
The 36-year-old Campbell played in the Buddha Cup China Challenge here last weekend where he partnered Goosen and lost to Zhang and Liang Wenchong. 'We got our behinds kicked,' said Campbell. 'I think Zhang was nine under through 14 holes. He played unbelievably and will be a contender here.
'I enjoy coming out to Asia and to China. I'm a global player and I like to travel the world. The last month or so I have been travelling a lot. I just enjoy that.'