TT Golf Open tees off Thursday

But 2016 winner Sachin Kumar will not be defending his title due to academic commitments in the United States.

There will be five divisions (flights) at the four-day event - Championship, First Flight, Second Flight, Seniors and Super Seniors.

And there will be an added incentive as the top four finishers in the Championship Division will be eligible to compete at the Jamaica Classic in Montego Bay, Jamaica in June.