Other hopefuls at Sentosa include local hero Mardan Mamat, who made history last month by becoming the first Singaporean to win a European Tour event, current Asian Tour's UBS Order of Merit leader Andrew Buckle of Australia, Malaysia's Danny Chia, Thailand's Chapchai Nirat, India's Jeev Milkha Singh and Aussie duo Scott Barr and Terry Pilkadaris.

All eyes will be on Kapur who burst on to the scene with a spectacular rookie season on the Asian Tour last year. He won his maiden title at the season-ending Volvo Masters of Asia in Bangkok last December and has earned admiration from the likes of Fred Couples and Robert Allenby.

Kapur's confidence is soaring high that he is optimistic of a major debut. He has also found added spark from his meeting with Flintoff, who is with the visiting English cricket team taking on India. 'I picked on Andrew's brains on how he approached the big occasions and I like his style as he takes the challenges head-on. Andrew has a lot of self confidence and self belief.

'He's an all-rounder, he never shies away from a challenge or adversity and he likes responsibility. I want to be a leader as well, which is Andrew's attitude.'

The Indian, who like Flintoff is managed by UK-based International Sports Management, will have further opportunities to tap on the English captain's vast experience as they will play a round of golf at Wentworth Club in June after being 'auctioned off' in a charity drive in New Delhi.