Defending champion Peter Hanson of Sweden and world No 3 Rory McIlroy of Northern Ireland will again battle for the BMW Masters title from Oct 24-27 at Lake Malaren Golf Course in Shanghai.

The pair finished 1-2 in last year's tournament, prompting Hanson to declare it the most important victory of his career.

"Overcoming Rory McIlroy, one of the best golfers in the world, gave me an enormous confidence boost," said Hanson.