Local Taichi Kho takes over in Hong Kong, only Ian Poulter in the cut

With a second card of 64 in two days, Taichi Kho leads the World City Championships in Hong Kong. The local (-12) is two strokes ahead of Miguel Tabuena. In difficulty, Ian Poulter miraculously passes.

for you and me. Miguel Tabuena and Taishi Kho have reversed their positions at the top of the leaders’ standings for the World City Championships in Hong Kong. At home, at his club, Hong Kong produced a perfect game, without bogey but with six birdies. Like the previous day, he played 1,273 in the world in 64 (-6). This is the best card of the day, for New Zealand’s Michael Hendry (3rd, -8 overall) and Thailand’s Dantai Poonma (62nd, par). This consistency allows the 22-year-old to take over the championship lead after the second round, just ahead of former leader Miguel Tabuena.

“It’s a very good run, I played very well today (Friday). I’m very happy with my day. I feel like I did a really good job of staying in my bubbles and focusing on myself. I felt like it was just me and the ball in the field today. I’ll try to do the same tomorrow ( Saturday) “The player has returned from the Hong Kong Golf Club.

Shot difference between Taichi Kho and Miguel TabuenaHe started well after his title at the DGC Open in New Delhi last week, and the Filipino scored -3 on Friday. Despite a six par – as is Taichi Kho – the Manila baby is now 2 in all – 10. His bogey bogey on the No. 6 hole and his double bogey on the 11th hole.

“I didn’t get off to a good start, I made another mistake driving in 11th (begins to return). I fired and had to take an unplayable bullet. But I told myself that there were still plenty of holes to play, that there were still two days to go, and not to panic or worry. I’m so close to playing my best golf, I’m so confident. But you also have to learn to control it and not be overconfident. So I have to stick to my routine, to my game plan. I know if I do I’ll have a chance on the last nine holes on Sunday.”Analyze the 28-year-old.

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How hard it was for Ian PoulterIn the Asian Tour Order of Merit, Miguel Tabuena is only ahead of Andy Ogletree (absent in Hong Kong) and Ormsby Valley. The Australian, twice winner of the World City Championships in 2017 and 2020, is not keeping up with his rival. The defending champ started his second round with a double bogey, then conceded two bogeys to four consecutive birdies between 10 and 13. Even par this Friday, he found himself in 48th at a combined -1.

As for the other former championship winners, Australian Scott Hind is now 14th at -4 and compatriot Sam Brazell is 23rd at -3. Today was a little more complicated for Ian Poulter (+2). Faced with his four bogeys, the Englishman only found the way to the bird twice. The 2008 British Open runner-up finished the second round on a par of 62nd, last on the right side of the cut.

The third round will be later, free and direct on L’Équipe Live and Journal du Golf TV From 6:30 a.m. this Saturday.

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