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Thomas Bjorn confirmed for Nedbank Golf Challenge

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Thomas Bjørn has confirmed his participation in the Nedbank Golf Challenge, just two weeks after captaining Team Europe to Ryder Cup victory in Paris.

The Dane, who clinched the last of his 15 European Tour titles at Gary Player Country Club at the start of the 2014 season, joins a world-class field at 'Africa's Major', to run from November 8-11.

This year the $7.5-million tournament is once again part of the Rolex Series -- the premium category of tournaments on the European Tour's Race to Dubai -- and will be a pivotal event in helping to crown the Race to Dubai Champion the following week.

Bjørn produced a stunning final-round 65 to claim the Nedbank Golf Challenge title four seasons ago -- including two eagles on the back nine -- with a two-shot victory over Jamie Donaldson and Sergio Garcia.

Europe's all-time Ryder Cup points leader Garcia and fellow Major winner and Team Europe star Rory McIlroy are also in the field this year, and Bjørn is relishing the opportunity to go up against some familiar faces in Sun City.

"I've got great memories of this event and I'm looking forward to getting back to Sun City as a special year comes to a close," he said.

"Winning the Nedbank Golf Challenge in its first year on the European Tour schedule is something I won't forget. I knew I had to go low on the final day and in the end it was a fantastic battle against Sergio and Jamie.

"It's always an exciting week, and I'm looking forward to being part of such a great field, including several members of Team Europe."

This year's field also includes home favourite and defending champion Branden Grace, as well as compatriot and fellow Rolex Series winner Brandon Stone, who secured the Aberdeen Standard Investments Scottish Open title in July.

Bjørn is part of an illustrious list of former Nedbank Golf Challenge champions, including the late, great Seve Ballesteros (1983 and 1984), Ernie Els (1999, 2000 and 2002), Bernhard Langer (1985 and 1991), Colin Montgomerie (1996), Sir Nick Faldo (1994) and Garcia in 2001 and 2003.

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