The World Cup is back in Australia for the first time in 25 years and fourth time in all.
This week's venue Royal Melbourne was also the location for all three previous visits in 1959, 1972 and 1988.
However, the competition has undergone a complete revamp, with most of those teeing-up this week chasing victory on two fronts.
While the team element continues, the main focus will now be as an individual event, with the tournament following the format to be used when golf takes its place at the 2016 Olympic Games in Brazil.
Eight of the 60 players will only compete for the individual prize while the remaining 52 will form part of the 26 two-man team event.
The combined 72-hole totals of the two players representing each nation will determine the finishing order of the team competition - thus the country with the lowest 144-hole total will be deemed the winner.
As for the venue, Royal Melbourne is probably Australia's best known course and certainly its most revered.
The club was formed in 1891, moving to its current home ten years later.
The composite layout features 12 holes from the club's West Course and six from the East.
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