Taichi Kho heads to Spain for DP Q-School
SingTao · 1 SOURCESabout 3 hours ago4 MIN
Summary
Hong Kong No. 1 Taichi Kho (許龍一) ended the Link Hong Kong Open tied for 73rd on one over par 281, a result below his expectations but one that has not dented his determination. He said his form is gradually improving and that he has identified solutions to recent problems ahead of next week’s DP World Tour Qualifying School in Spain. Kho also moved to calm injury concerns, saying he has no major injury and that his body feels good. The Spain event offers a top-15 route into next year’s DP World Tour, while also granting full HotelPlanner Tour status
Key Points
- Five Hong Kong players reached the final two rounds of the Link Hong Kong Open, a historic local showing in the tournament
- Kho completed four rounds in 281 strokes, one over par, to finish tied 73rd after a week he described as below expectations
- He said this season brought ups and downs, but he learned a lot and feels his condition is slowly returning
- Kho will travel to Spain next week for DP World Tour Qualifying School, where the top 15 earn next season’s tour places
- Players who secure those places in Spain will also receive full status on the HotelPlanner Tour, adding another incentive
Why It Matters
For Hong Kong golf, Kho’s next start is important because he remains the city’s leading player and is trying to convert recent lessons into access to a higher-level circuit. His reassurance over his physical condition also matters after speculation about injury, especially with Hong Kong coming off a tournament in which five local players reached the weekend