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Taichi Kho

Rising stars at Indonesia Open perfect reflection of Asian Tour’s direction

Part of the Tour off and on since the first tournament in 1974, the fortunes of the country’s flagship event have fluctuated over the years.

1 Sep 2024 - 8:30AM

Asian Tour

Hong Kong Open to feature city’s Taichi Kho and a golf legend as ambassador

21 Aug 2024 - 5:00PM

Asian Tour

Kim eyes return to Royal Troon after Korea Open win, season best for Kho

23 Jun 2024 - 7:18PM

LIV Golf

Koepka keeps head to win LIV Golf Singapore ahead of PGA Championship defence

‘It’s all starting to come around,’ Koepka says as ‘a lot of work’ pays off at Sentosa Golf Club.

5 May 2024 - 7:41PM

Brooks Koepka reads a putt during the third round in Singapore. Photo: Reuters

LIV Golf

Gooch waiting for golf to get easy again as LIV circuit returns to Singapore

Talor Gooch goes into tournament at Sentosa Golf Club as defending champion, but on back of rough run of results.

3 May 2024 - 7:00AM

Wellness

Hong Kong ALS patients inspire fundraising for research into a cure

A father of two lies strapped to a ventilator 24 hours a day. A Hong Kong researcher looks for a cure for ALS. Rugby fans and a woman who saw the disease kill her father are raising funds to help.

2 May 2024 - 5:15PM

Hong Kong Sports Institute

Haughey and Cheung Ka-long take top prizes again at Hong Kong sports awards

Swim sensation Siobhan Haughey and Olympic golden boy fencer Cheung Ka-long named ‘best of the best’ at Hong Kong Sports Stars Awards.

24 Apr 2024 - 10:24PM

Siobhan Haughey (right) Cheung Ka-long after the Hong Kong sports awards at the Convention & Exhibition Centre. Photo: Yik Yeung-man

Paris 2024 Olympic Games

Paris Olympics: with 100 days to go, here’s what we know about Hong Kong’s squad

The city’s athletes have secured just 20 places so far at this summer’s multi-sport event, compared with 46 in Tokyo, but several are still in the running for spots.

17 Apr 2024 - 4:40PM

DP World Tour

Svesson says maiden DP World Tour win ‘unreal’ after beating Kiradech in play-off

Jesper Svensson fires nine-under-par 63 in final round of Porsche Singapore Classic before beating Kiradech Aphibarnrat on third play-off hole.

24 Mar 2024 - 7:42PM

DP World Tour

Micheluzzi says ‘complete reboot’ is propelling Singapore Classic charge

Australian David Micheluzzi takes one-shot lead into final round of Porsche Singapore Classic on Sunday, after a six-under-par 66 in the third round.

23 Mar 2024 - 7:16PM

David Micheluzzi tees off on 15 during the third round of the Porsche Singapore Classic. Photo: Getty Images

DP World Tour

Kiradech gets off to a flyer at Singapore Classic, fires course record 64

Kiradech Aphibarnrat shoots eight-under-par in opening round of DP World Tour event, Jordan Smith, Gavin Green match him.

21 Mar 2024 - 11:56PM

Kiradech Aphibarnrat of Thailand tees off on the par-3 seventh during the first round of the Porsche Singapore Classic at Laguna National Golf Resort Club. Photo: Getty Images

Asian Tour

Hong Kong pair grinding hard, make most of rare International Series invites

Matthew Cheung and Leon D’Souza shoot matching four-under-par 66s in third round of Asian Tour event in Macau.

16 Mar 2024 - 7:00PM

Asian Tour

Puig and Kruger carve out slender lead at International Series Macau

David Puig and Jbe Kruger shoot 64 and 63 respectively to move to 11 under at halfway stage, one stroke ahead of packed leaderboard.

15 Mar 2024 - 10:02PM

Asian Tour

China’s Li Haotong rolls back the years at Asian Tour event in Macau

Surprised Chinese golfer cards seven-under-par 63 in first round of International Series event at Macau Golf & Country Club.

14 Mar 2024 - 8:00PM

Asian Tour

Asian Tour teeing up events in US and Europe, eyes global expansion alongside LIV

International Series chief Rahul Singh says talks in progress about holding events in non-traditional domains, and welcomes rival-tour players to join the ‘inclusive’ franchise.

14 Mar 2024 - 6:14PMvideocam

MACAU, CHINA: David Puig of Spain pictured during Round One on Thursday March 14, 2024, at the International Series Macau, presented by Wynn, at the Macau Golf and Country Club. The US$2 million Asian Tour event is staged from March 14-17, 2024. Picture by Paul Lakatos/Asian Tour.

Asian Tour

Asian Tour to add event to boost Kho’s chances of sealing Paris Olympics spot

Hong Kong’s Taichi Kho on cusp of Olympic Golf Rankings which are expected to be finalised in June.

13 Mar 2024 - 5:30PM

Asian Tour

Kho torn between respecting his heroes and beating them at International Series Macau

The 23-year-old Hongkonger is still in awe of his childhood heroes Ian Poulter and Sergio Garcia, but could well be part of Poulter’s team on the LIV circuit.

12 Mar 2024 - 6:35PM

Asian Tour

Hataji makes history at New Zealand Open, as Hend lets title slip at death

Takahiro Hataji’s final round 67 gives him one-shot victory at Millbrook Resort, becomes first Asian winner of tournament

3 Mar 2024 - 4:15PM

Asian Tour

Kho races into contention at New Zealand Open, as Hend, Griffin share lead

Hong Kong’s Taichi Kho cards third successive round of 67 to move to 12-under-par, with double-bogey at 18 costing him share of the lead alongside Scott Hend and Matthew Griffin.

2 Mar 2024 - 4:23PM

Asian Tour

Hend keeps rolling at New Zealand Open, takes two-shot lead into weekend

Scott Hend’s five-under-par 66 moves him to 12 under overall, two shots clear of the field at Millbrook Golf Resort.

1 Mar 2024 - 6:23PM

LPGA Tour

Schmelzel grabs early HSBC Women’s lead, Hend rolls back years in New Zealand

Two birdies in closing holes give Sarah Schmelzel narrow lead at HSBC Women’s World Championship in Singapore, while Scott Hend makes early running at New Zealand Open.

29 Feb 2024 - 6:57PM

American Sarah Schmelzel grabbed the early lead at the HSBC Women’s World Championship in Singapore. Photo: Handout

Asian Tour

‘Genuine chance to win’: cancer survivor Hendry eyes second Open title

Kiwi Michael Hendry had just finished second at the World City Championship in Hong Kong when he got his leukaemia diagnosis, now he is back on the Asian Tour and targeting a second New Zealand Open title.

28 Feb 2024 - 8:38PM

Asian Tour

Asian Tour’s event in Oman offers glimpse of what golf’s future could look like

International Series season opener in Middle East takes place a week before LIV Golf Jeddah, and has attracted 21 players from the team circuit.

21 Feb 2024 - 1:50PM

Asian Tour

David Puig powers to Malaysian Open victory, claims major place in process

Spaniard produces flawless weekend of golf to win Asian Tour’s first event of the year, secures spot at Open Championship. Wang Jeung-han and Denwit Boriboonsub take other two places.

18 Feb 2024 - 5:21PM

Hong Kong Sports Institute

Haughey leads nominees for Hong Kong Sports Stars Awards – who gets your votes?

The swimmer, busy collecting medals at the world championships, is a contender in the women’s category, while fencer Cheung Ka-long, golfer Taichi Kho and tennis’ Coleman Wong feature in the men’s list.

18 Feb 2024 - 9:00AM

Siobhan Haughey could soon add another Sports Stars award to her World Aquatics Championships medals. Photo: AFP

Asian Tour

Kho makes Malaysian Open cut with birdie blitz, Yuan, Varadan share halfway lead

Malaysian rookie Khavish Varadan shoots a six-under-par 65 to move to 13 under at top of the leaderboard alongside Kevin Yuan.

16 Feb 2024 - 11:36PM

Asian Tour

Jazz’s school holiday pays instant dividends at Malaysian Open

Jazz Janewattananond fires 9-under-par 62 in opening round of first Asian Tour event of year, and credits three weeks spent working on his game in Korea.

15 Feb 2024 - 8:57PM

Asian Tour

Malaysian Open marks start of ‘exciting year’ for Asian Tour

Tour returns to Kuala Lumpur for first time since 2020, with tournament also an Open Championship qualifier.

15 Feb 2024 - 8:00AM

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Taichi Kho

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13 Nov 2000

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last updated:

7 October, 2024