Seoul: Korean superstar K.J. Choi hopes to rewrite history on the Asian Tour by winning an unprecedented third straight victory at the US$750,000 CJ Invitational, an event where he is the host, next month.

Choi, who is an Asian Tour honorary member, said it would be a great honour to win the CJ Invitational Hosted by KJ Choi for the third time but added that he would be delighted if another Asian Tour player pips him to the title.

“Winning my tournament for the third straight year would be great but I would love to see one of the younger guys pull it off this year. I’m sure it will be another great year with a great finish,” said Choi, the first Asian to host a major golf tournament.

The CJ Invitational Hosted by KJ Choi, running for its third edition, is expected to attract many of the top Asian Tour and Korean talents to the highly impressive Haesley Nine Bridges Golf Club from October 10 to 13.

“I believe the CJ Invitational Hosted by KJ Choi has become one of the most prestigious tournaments on the Asian Tour over the last couple years, so I’m very happy with the event. It is held on a great golf course with great conditions,” said Choi.

Choi plied his trade on the Asian Tour before going to enjoy success on the PGA Tour where he won eight titles including the 2011 The Players Championship, which is regarded as the world’s unofficial fifth Major.

“The Asian Tour is one of the most competitive Tours and I really believe it helped prepare me well for my future on the PGA Tour. Playing on any Tour is always helpful. There are experiences that you always learn a great deal from wherever you play,” Choi explained.

He has not won on the PGA Tour since 2011 but was delighted with his performances this season where he missed only four cuts.

“I have to say that I am pretty content with my performances this year.  I really can’t believe how fast the year has gone by but I think I have stayed fairly consistent throughout. It hasn’t been a great year, it has been fairly good,” said Choi.

The CJ Invitational Hosted by KJ Choi has also been a great platform for Choi to give back to charity. The gracious Korean had previously donated his winnings from the event in 2011 and 2012 to the KJ Choi Foundation.

“It is very exciting but it is a lot of work being the host and participant. I have to make sure that I am keeping both the players and sponsors happy, which is not easy. But with the tremendous growth we have seen since the tournament’s inauguration in 2011, I have to say that the excitement grows more and more every year,” he added.

“I came up with the idea (to have the tournament) after seeing how successful Tiger Woods’ tournament has been over the years and how much it has benefited his foundation. I hope the CJ Invitational Hosted by KJ Choi will provide the same impact which will benefit my KJ Choi Foundation.”

The CJ Invitational Hosted by KJ Choi is title sponsored by the CJ Group, Korea’s food-to-entertainment conglomerate.