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Defending champ Knox contending again in China

It's a bit of a different experience this time around for Russell Knox at the WGC-HSBC Champions.

Last year he was the last man into the elite field, scrambling with visa issues just to make it for his opening-round tee time. He left Sheshan International with his first PGA Tour win, a breakthrough that catapaulted Knox to a career season that also included a win at the Travelers Championship.

His return this time meant he was celebrated as the defending champ early in the week, and after a 6-under 66 he clearly has plans to retain the trophy.