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November 21, 2025

Taichi Kho

Riyadh Golf Club

Quick Quotes

Q. I think you had a round of 3-under today. Walk us through it. What was working, and how are you feeling about it?

TAICHI KHO: Taichi Kho. I felt like the back nine I probably didn't hit it my best, but kept it in there and hit a couple of really nice putts down the stretch. Really nice to get in with a good score and a good position to have a strong one tomorrow.

Q. You just got back from your national game, and you finished like fifth there. Do you think the stretch of the International Series earlier kind of helped with that a little bit?

TAICHI KHO: Yeah, definitely. The level of the International Series is getting higher and higher. The fields are getting stronger and stronger. I think it's the best tournament in this area of the world. So being able to play all ten -- or having an opportunity to play all ten of them definitely builds my schedule really well and makes my golf sharper as well.

Q. You finished second at LIV Promotions last year, and you're definitely going to go to the LIV Promotions this year. Just tell us what are your goals and expectations?

TAICHI KHO: I'm looking forward to the opportunity, I think, not just the promotions event, but International Series rankings. There's a lot more opportunity for us than there was 12 months ago. I think a lot of credit has to go to LIV for making those changes, and it makes all the players really hungry as well.

Myself and all the players going to the promotions event, here as well, we're all really buzzed to have the opportunity.

Q. What do you think about the two spots offered this year? Do you think like it's going to be like two from now on or there will be increases?

TAICHI KHO: It's hard to tell, but I think the fact that there's more opportunity this year than last year is a step in the right direction. I think the most deserving player from this season will get -- or the two best players from the season will get the opportunity next year, so I think that's very -- yeah, it goes to like -- what do you call it? It's based on merit, and I think that's what we all want.

Yeah, a lot of credit goes to LIV Golf and the International Series. I think we're all wanting to be one of those two players.