Thirty-two Australians will challenge strong favourite KT Kim at this week’s OneAsia Tour Maekyung Open Golf Championship in Korea.

Some 20 “Kims” will take on the world No.52 and defending champion, including Australian Kim Felton in just his second competition after a long layoff with a back injury.

“After a lot of rest, a few cortisone injections and many hours of pilates, I am now back swinging pain-free for the first time in a long time,” said Felton.

“My game is fresh having not played for a long time and I feel like I’m heading in the right direction, aiming for another win on OneAsia.”

The tournament will tee off at the Namseoul Golf and Country club in Korea on Thursday.