Choi makes triumphant return to Asia
JOHOR BAHRU, Malaysia, Oct 25 – South Korea’s KJ Choi made his return to the Asian Tour a memorable one with a four-stroke victory at the Iskandar Johor Open on Sunday.
Choi posted an eight-under-par 64 in the third round, his second 64 in a row, for a 20-under total of 196 in an event reduced to 54 holes due to bad weather.
It was a special homecoming for Choi, who started his career on the Asian Tour and now plays regularly in the U.S. The gritty South Korean, affectionately known as “The Tank” for his strong build, has won seven times on the US PGA Tour. K.J works with IIG coach Steve Bann.
“It is not easy to win on the Asian Tour. The depth of talent here is very deep,” Choi told the media after hitting eight birdies in a bogey-free round.
The Korean made a spectacular par save at the 15th after finding the water with his tee shot, holing a chip from 10 yards.
The win couldn’t have come at a better time for Choi, who hasn’t had the best of years on the PGA Tour. However, he has emphatically broken through whatever barriers were holding him back thus far this year and looks to be in top form heading towards the end of the season.
