Connor Syme will make his first defence of a DP World Tour title at the KLM Open after being confirmed to return to The International in June.
The Scot claimed his breakthrough victory in Amsterdam last year and takes his place among a mix of international stars and strong Dutch players.
Among other players announced in a first look at the field for the tournament are Major champions Francesco Molinari and Danny Willett along with Finland's Sami Välimäki, who won his first PGA TOUR title at The RSM Classic in November.
Another confirmed name set to tee it up is Bernd Wiesberger, a recent winner of the Volvo China Open and the Austrian could head into the week targeting a tenth DP World Tour title.
Joost Luiten, a two-time winner of the KLM Open, will lead a strong home challenge that will feature at least 13 other Dutch players, including Darius Van Driel.
American Mason Howell, the winner of the U.S. Amateur Championship last year, was announced as the first international player last month.
"With this mix of international stars, strong Dutch players, and the emerging young generation, we continue building a competitive and attractive tournament,” said Tournament Director of Sport Daan Slooter.
“The Orange fever is also clearly present at the KLM Open, with top Dutch players such as Joost Luiten and Darius van Driel.”
Tournament Director Ruud Gullit said: “This will be an edition full of orange energy. The KLM Open marks the start of the sporting summer, and you will feel that atmosphere throughout The International. All our volunteers will be dressed in orange, and we encourage visitors, partners, and media to wear orange as well. Our Dutch tour professionals will do the same.”
About the KLM Open 2026
The 106th edition of the KLM Open will take place from June 4 to 7, 2026, at The International near Amsterdam. The tournament is part of the DP World Tour and is organised by TIG Sports & Events, KLM, and Tata Consultancy Services.
