ABU DHABI HSBC GOLF CHAMPIONSHIP

November 6, 2025

Kazuma Kobori

Yas Links

Quick Quotes

Q. 64, bogey-free to start your week in Abu Dhabi. Try to describe that round for us.

KAZUMA KOBORI: It was good. At the start it was very dicey, but held it together and got on a run early in the back nine. Just kept playing good golf, so it was good.

Q. Back in 30. What clicked on the back nine for you?

KAZUMA KOBORI: It was weird, like the wind kind of flickered, but it was actually nice because it was all coming off the water. So I really don't have to worry about that too much. Just made some really good swings and putter got hot, as well.

Q. You said you made once in Abu Dhabi, not here. How do you find the I don't understand, Yas Links?

KAZUMA KOBORI: The course is great. Greens are fantastic. And there's not much grain. When I played before in Abu Dhabi, there was a lot of grain and makes putting a bit hard. But no, the course is in great condition. Yeah, happy to be here.

Q. Coming into the week, 38th in Race to Dubai, top 10 exempt get their PGA TOUR cards next year. Is that in the back of your mind the next two weeks?

KAZUMA KOBORI: To be honest I'm a bit outside of it. But you know, I'm just here to play good golf and solidify my spot into next week, and then from there, we'll see how we go.