Kevin Techakanokboon

Kevin Techakanokboon (born October 26, 1992), commonly known as Tech, is an American professional golfer of Thai descent who plays on the PGA Tour China.[1]

Kevin Techakanokboon
Personal information
Full nameKevin Techakanokboon
NicknameTech
Born (1992-10-26) October 26, 1992
Artesia, California
Height6 ft 1 in (1.85 m)
Weight218 lb (99 kg; 15.6 st)
Sporting nationality United States
ResidenceCerritos, California
Career
CollegeLong Beach State University
Turned professional2015
Current tour(s)PGA Tour China
Former tour(s)Asian Tour
China Tour
Asian Development Tour
Professional wins2

Professional career

In October 2018, Techakanokboon won the Zhuhai Championship on the PGA Tour China. Winning this event, played at the Zhuhai Orient Golf Club in the city of Zhuhai just north of Macao in the Guangdong province of China, secured his card for the 2019 season. He finished in 19th position in the 2018 Order of Merit.[2]

In May 2019, Techakanokboon won for a second time on the PGA Tour China. In the final round on the Nantong Yangtze River Golf Club, he came from a shot behind at the beginning of the final day, winning a playoff against Steve Lewton with a birdie on the second extra hole.[3]

Personal

To support friends, bolster income and gain additional experience, Techakanokboon has at times caddied for other touring professionals including Chang Yi-Keun and Xander Schauffele.[4]

On April 7, 2019, Arie Irawan, a close friend of Techakanokboon, died suddenly in their shared hotel room during the Sanya Championship on the Island of Hainan.[5] To honor the professionalism and the very positive memory of Irawan, Techakanokboon vowed to improve on self-discipline, focus and dedication to his career.[6]

Professional wins (2)

PGA Tour China wins (2)
No. Date Tournament Winning score Margin of
victory		 Runner-up
1 Oct 7, 2018 Zhuhai Championship −4 (71-70-66-73=280) 1 stroke Japan Yuwa Kosaihara
2 May 26, 2019 Nantong Championship −17 (66-73-65-67=271) Playoff England Steve Lewton

References
  1. "Kevin Techakanokboon". PGA Tour. Retrieved May 23, 2019.
  2. "Zhuhai Championship". PGA Tour Series-China. Retrieved May 23, 2019.
  3. "Techakanokboon Rallies then Holds on for Rainy Playoff Win". PGA Tour Series-China. Retrieved May 27, 2019.
  4. "Player's Take: Kevin Techakanokboon". PGA Tour Series-China. Retrieved May 26, 2019.
  5. Woodard, Adam (April 7, 2019). "Malaysian professional golfer Arie Irawan dies in China". Golfweek. Retrieved May 26, 2019.
  6. Techakanokboon, Kevin. "Kevin Techakanokboon: My memories of Arie". PGA Tour. Retrieved May 26, 2019.
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