Japan's Kota Kaneko Wins Austrian Alpine Open 2026 as 32,000 Fans Pack Kitzbühel
SHERIDAN, WYOMING -- June 2, 2026 -- Japanese golfer Kota Kaneko has claimed the title at the Austrian Alpine Open 2026, held at the Golfplatz Kitzbühel-Schwarzsee-Reith in Tyrol, Austria, walking away with a prize purse of $467,500 at the DP World Tour's first-ever stop in Kitzbühel -- and walking into the hearts of 32,000 fans who witnessed four extraordinary days of world-class golf set against one of Europe's most breathtaking alpine backdrops. The event proved more than just a competition: it was a landmark moment for golf tourism in the Alps, a showcase for Austrian talent, and a powerful reminder of why sport and stunning scenery are a combination that never gets old.