The four-time major champion is one of five Irishmen in the field - which includes, Shane Lowry, Padraig Harrington and Tom McKibbin.
Defending champion Ryan Fox will look to prove why he should have been part of Mike Weir's international team at the President's Cup.
Tommy Fleetwood, Matt Fitzpatrick, Justin Rose, Robert MacIntyre, Sepp Straka, Matthieu Pavon, Luke Donald and newly-crowned Irish Open winner Rasmus Hojgaard are also in the field.
Action in Surrey will began at 7am, while Rory McIlroy is expected to tee-off at 8:45am, as he is paired with Ryan Fox and Justin Rose.
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