Taichi Kho Ready to Contend for Home Glory at LINK Hong Kong Open
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Summary
Local golf star Taichi Kho has confirmed his place in this year's LINK Hong Kong Open to vie for a home victory as the tournament tees off in October, with US$2 million up for grabs .
Key Points
- The LINK Hong Kong Open takes place from October 22 to 25, marking its 65th edition at the Fanling Courses .
- The tournament is the first Hong Kong Open under new Hong Kong Golf Club captain Bryant Lu Hing-yiu, who secured "M" mark status for the event .
- Kho claimed victory at the International Series Morocco in June and finished tied-for-second at the BMW Japan Golf Tour Championship .
- He is the 2023 World City Championship winner and will compete at next month's Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games alongside Ginnie Ding .
- Entry is free for the first two days; spectators aged 18 or under attend all four days free; single-day tickets cost HK$200 and four-day passes cost HK$300 .
Why It Matters
Kho's participation represents a pivotal moment for Hong Kong golf, with the sport reaching its peak as local players demonstrate they can compete with top international athletes on the world stage .
Kho's participation represents a pivotal moment for Hong Kong golf, with the sport reaching its peak as local players demonstrate they can compete with top international athletes on the world stage .