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Masters champions Patrick Reed and Bubba Watson join Hong Kong's Taichi Kho at the Link Hong Kong Open.

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Patrick Reed, Bubba Watson and hometown hero Taichi Kho will headline the US$2 million Link Hong Kong Open later this year, with the tournament set to take place from 30 October to 2 November at Hong Kong Golf Club.

LIV Golf star Reed will defend the title he won in 2024, when he shot a third-round 11-under-par 59 on his way to a three-shot victory. Two-time Masters champion and fellow LIV Golf star Watson will be competing in the tournament for the first time, although he is familiar with the venue having competed in two LIV Golf Hong Kong events.

The winner of this year's event will earn invites into next year's Masters Tournament and The Open following an announcement by August National Golf Club and The R&A.

Kho, a Hong Kong Golf Club ambassador, reigning Asian Games gold medallist and the first from Hong Kong to win on the Asian Tour, admitted, "It is always a special occasion to play at Hong Kong Golf Club in front of family, friends and golf fans.