Asian Tour: Taichi Kho gives Hong Kong a home winner of World City Championship
- Kho claims biggest win of his short career as he triumphs at Hong Kong Golf Club in Fanling and says: ‘It feels like a dream – don’t wake me up’
- The victory makes Kho the first local golfer to win an Asian Tour event, as well as earning him a spot at the Open Championship
Hong Kong’s Taichi Kho grabbed the biggest win of his fledgling career on Sunday, claiming the World City Championship in his hometown in stunning fashion.
The 22-year-old carded a level-par 70 to finish on 12 under, becoming the first local golfer to win an Asian Tour event. Victory also secured Kho a spot at the Open Championship and a two-year exemption on the Tour.
New Zealand’s Michael Hendry finished second, two shots back, with Travis Smyth in third on nine under for the reduced 54-hole tournament.
“It feels like a dream – don’t wake me up,” Kho said as he stepped off the 18th green.
“It was hard for me to keep it [under control] walking up the 18th because I knew what was in front of me. Just being at home in front of everyone, having my parents here, it just means the world to me.”
Secretary for Culture, Sports and Tourism Kevin Yeung Yun-hung paid tribute to Kho and said his victory highlighted how Hong Kong’s golf bosses had “nurtured young athletes”.
