Hendry spent last year on the Japan Tour, where he finished 69th on the money list, and only just retained his card for this season given the top 70 held on to their playing rights.
"It's a very positional golf course," Hendry said of The Hills. "Generally you put yourself in position off the tee and then you attack the flags from there.
"There's a few you tend to leave alone.
"It's not a course you're going to overpower with distance because you'll get yourself in a lot of trouble. Plotting your way around the golf course accurately is how you're going to accumulate a good score over the week."
Hendry was due to open the tournament at Millbrook with playing partner Rocco Mediate today, while there is a collection of other Kiwis who have designs on having their name etched into the Brodie Breeze Trophy on Sunday.
Left-hander Gareth Paddison has already won an event this season on the PGA Tour of Australasia when he claimed the Victorian PGA Championship three weeks ago.
"I think of late I'm definitely coming to tournaments as a contender," Paddison said. "My mindset has changed."
Other notable New Zealanders in the field this week include: Mark Brown, Ryan Fox, Josh Geary and former winner David Smail.
There is also a strong helping of Australians and Japan Tour players.
