22-year-old Hong Kong golfer Taichi Kho won the inaugural World City Championship by two shots, becoming the first player from Hong Kong to win an Asian Tour event.
Kho, who carded rounds of 64, 64 and 70 at the weather-affected tournament held at the Hong Kong Golf Club also secured a place at The Open Championship.
Having turned professional in January, the nerves did slightly show on the final day, as Kho dropped shots at the third and sixth holes to see his lead over Miguel Tabuena drop from four to two.
He carded yet another bogey at the par 4 11th which saw his advantage drop to a single shot. However, two stunning birdies at the 12th and 13th put it back to three and, from there, he parred in for a level-par round of 70 and a two-shot victory.
“Being at home, in front of everyone, having my parents here, it just means the world to me. I want to say thank you to everyone,” said Kho. “I can’t put into words how grateful I am to have this opportunity. To play on the Asian Tour and represent Hong Kong Golf Club, to play well with both those things it is very special. The fans gave me a lot of momentum, thank you to Hong Kong.”
World City Championship
When: 23-26 March, 2023
Where: Hong Kong Golf Club
Tickets: tbc