And in other outstanding news, Bank Negara Indonesia (BNI) has become the title sponsor, while Bank Tabungan Negara (BTN), PT.Lautan Luas.Tbk and Bank Mandiri have been unveiled as presenting sponsors.

The eighth edition of the prestigious BNI Indonesian Masters presented by Bank Tabungan Negara (BTN), PT.Lautan Luas.Tbk and Bank Mandiri will be played from December 13 – 16 at its traditional home, Royale Jakarta Golf Club.

And for the second year in a row it will be the season-ending flagship event on the Asian Tour.

Stenson is a phenomenal addition to the US$750,000 tournament, where he will compete for the first time.

In an incredibly exciting prospect for fans in Indonesia he joins England’s Justin Rose – who recently announced he will also play in the tournament and with whom he forged an unbeatable partnership at the Ryder Cup in September.

RIGHT: Rose is the defending champion of the Indonesian Masters. PHOTO: GOH CHAI HIN/AFP/Getty Images.

The duo also fought a memorable battle at the 2016 Summer Olympics in Rio de Janeiro, where Stenson won the silver medal finishing two strokes behind gold medallist Rose.

Stenson is the first male Swedish major champion, having won the 2016 Open Championship at Royal Troon.

And in 2013, Stenson claimed the PGA Tour’s FedExCup and the European Tour’s Race to Dubai ― becoming the first player to win both, and to do so in the same season.

He was also the European Tour’s number one in 2016.

“This represents an incredibly exciting opportunity to end my season playing somewhere new and in an event with a great reputation,” said 42-year-old Stenson.

“It will also be great to be there with Justin (Rose) and judging by the way he played there last year, and indeed this year … he will be the man to beat.” – Henrik Stenson

“It will also be great to be there with Justin (Rose) and judging by the way he played there last year, and indeed this year … he will be the man to beat.”

Stenson and Rose, paired together, won both their Foursomes matches in the Ryder Cup while the Swede also triumphed in his Singles game to go undefeated and help Europe reclaim the Cup.

“Bank Negara Indonesia is delighted to be sponsoring the Indonesian Masters once again,” said Tambok P. Setyawati, Director of Retail Banking Bank Negara Indonesia (BNI).

“The tournament is one of the country’s premier international sporting competitions and the perfect event for us to be associated with.”

Last year Rose recorded a commanding eight-shot victory that captured headlines around the world and after a great 2018 season – which saw him recently regain the World No.1 spot – expectations are high that the Englishman will again be at his best.