Xiao eyeing Open glory

China's Xiao Bowen will be looking to impress on home soil when he makes his third appearance at the prestigious Volvo China Open at Beijing Topwin Golf and Country Club from April 26-29.

The 28-year-old Xiao, who joined the play-for-pay ranks in 2012, claimed his first professional win in his Asian Tour debut five months ago when he prevailed on the second extra hole in a playoff against Australia's Bryden Macpherson

Xiao will spearhead the local charge alongside past champion Li Haotong, as well as Liang Wenchong and Wu Ashun at the $3.1 million event, tri-sanctioned by the China Golf Association, Asian Tour and the European Tour.