Hampshire golfer Sam Hutsby is set to begin his European Tour season tomorrow, in the South African Open Championship.

The 26-year-old Liphook member is part of the field at Glendower Golf Club, in Johannesburg.

Hutsby is back on the elite circuit, following a two-year absence, after qualifying through the Challenge Tour last season.

Fellow Hampshire professional Richard Bland, of Stoneham, is due to start his campaign next week, in the Abu Dhabi Golf Championship – a tournament Hutsby is also entered into.