Kevin Techakanokboon
{{short description|American professional golfer}}
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| fullname = Kevin Techakanokboon
| nickname = Tech
| birth_date = {{Birth date and age|1992|10|26}}
| birth_place = Artesia, California
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| weight = {{convert|218|lb|kg st|abbr=on}}
| nationality = {{USA}}
| residence = Cerritos, California
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| college = Long Beach State University
| yearpro = 2015
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| tour = PGA Tour China
| extour = Asian Tour
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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.{{cite web |url=https://www.pgatour.com/players/player.49360.kevin-techakanokboon.html |title=Kevin Techakanokboon |publisher=PGA Tour |accessdate=May 23, 2019}}
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.{{cite web |url=http://www.pgatourserieschina.com/en/schedule/zhuhai-championship-rmb-1500000 |title=Zhuhai Championship |publisher=PGA Tour Series-China |accessdate=May 23, 2019}}
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.{{cite web |url=http://www.pgatourserieschina.com/en/news/kevin-techakanokboon-wins-nantong-championship-in-a-playoff |title=Techakanokboon Rallies then Holds on for Rainy Playoff Win |publisher=PGA Tour Series-China |accessdate=May 27, 2019}}
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.{{cite web |url=http://www.pgatourserieschina.com/en/news/players-take-kevin-techakanokboon |title=Player's Take: Kevin Techakanokboon |publisher=PGA Tour Series-China |accessdate=May 26, 2019}}
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.{{cite magazine |url=https://golfweek.com/2019/04/07/golf-malaysian-arie-irawan-dies-in-china/ |title=Malaysian professional golfer Arie Irawan dies in China |magazine=Golfweek |first=Adam |last=Woodard |date=April 7, 2019 |accessdate=May 26, 2019}} To honor the professionalism and the very positive memory of Irawan, Techakanokboon vowed to improve on self-discipline, focus and dedication to his career.{{cite web |url=https://www.pgatour.com/news/2019/04/09/kevin-techakanokboon-my-memories-arie-irawan.html |title=Kevin Techakanokboon: My memories of Arie |publisher=PGA Tour |first=Kevin |last=Techakanokboon |accessdate=May 26, 2019}}
Professional wins (2)
=PGA Tour China wins (2)=
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!No. !Date !Tournament !Winning score !Margin of !Runner-up |
| align=center|1
|align=right|Oct 7, 2018 |Zhuhai Championship |−4 (71-70-66-73=280) |1 stroke |{{flagicon|JPN}} Yuwa Kosaihara |
| align=center|2
|align=right|May 26, 2019 |Nantong Championship |−17 (66-73-65-67=271) |Playoff |{{flagicon|ENG}} Steve Lewton |
References
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External links
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- {{Official World Golf Ranking}}
- [http://www.longbeachstate.com/sports/m-golf/mtt/techakanokboon_kevin00.html Long Beach State University 49ers profile]
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Category:American male golfers
Category:Golfers from California
Category:Sportspeople from Cerritos, California