Tyrrell Hatton returns to the scene of arguably his biggest win when he hopes to defend his Italian Open crown this week.

Hatton, 26, showed nerves of steel last year to lift the trophy and win by one shot on the last to beat off the challenge of Ross Fisher at the Golf Club Milano.

This year, the tournament will be held at the Gardagolf Club close to Brescia, with breathtaking scenery greeting the competitors.

This is the second event in this year's Rolex Series after last week's BMW PGA Championship at Wentworth.

Hatton missed the cut at the iconic Surrey venue for the first time in his six appearances, despite an excellent start to the week where he birdied the first two holes but blamed his long game for not being there at the weekend.

Italy's Francesco Molinari beat off Rory McIlroy to win.