May 15, 2026

The second round of the NT$7 million purse 2026 Sun Flower & TPGA Championship took place today (May 15) at Taiwan Golf & Country Club under sunny skies and favorable weather conditions. After the 78 players who were unable to complete their opening rounds yesterday finished Round 1 this morning, they immediately continued into Round 2. Six-time tournament champion Hung Chien-yao completed 24 holes today, posting a 68 in the first round and a 71 in the second round for a two-round total of 5-under-par 139. Among the 132 players who had completed 36 holes, he temporarily held the lead.

Tsai Kai-jen also completed 23 holes today. After opening with a 72, he carded a 68 in Round 2 for a 140 total, one stroke behind Hung and temporarily alone in second place.

Yu Sung-po also played 24 holes today, recording rounds of 70 and 71 for a two-round total of 141, temporarily placing third.

Thailand’s Warun Leamgaew shot a 68 today and stood alone in fourth place at 142, currently the leading international player in the field.

Malaysia’s Nicolas Fung fired the low round of the day with a 67, improving dramatically up the leaderboard with a two-round total of 145.

Heavy rain during the first round disrupted the tee schedules for the opening two rounds. Play resumed this morning at 6:30 a.m. to complete unfinished first-round action. Part of the second round began at 8:00 a.m. with a two-tee start, while the afternoon wave started at 12:50 p.m., with the final group teeing off at 2:45 p.m. Darkness eventually halted play at 6:43 p.m., leaving 17 players unable to complete their second rounds.

The unfinished second round will resume tomorrow morning at 6:30 a.m. Players who successfully make the cut will then immediately continue into the third round. Round 3 is scheduled to begin at 8:30 a.m. with a two-tee start.

Seeking a record seventh title in tournament history, Hung Chien-yao first completed the remaining six holes of his opening round this morning, eventually carding seven birdies and three bogeys for a 4-under-par 68 to temporarily lead after Round 1. In Round 2, he continued his excellent putting form, matching his first-round total of just 27 putts while maintaining a high greens-in-regulation percentage. He recorded three birdies and two bogeys.

Hung said that although the weather was clear today, the wind became increasingly stronger on his back nine (holes 1–9), especially on holes 13 and 14 where the wind direction was inconsistent and difficult to judge. Combined with challenging pin positions, he focused on remaining patient and taking the course one shot at a time. He made two birdies on his front nine (holes 10–18), then birdied the par-5 sixth hole on the back nine as planned. However, on the par-3 eighth hole and the par-4 ninth hole, wind affected both his tee shot and second shot respectively, sending both into bunkers and resulting in consecutive bogeys. He noted that his putting and recovery shots on those holes were executed well, which he considered fortunate.

Tsai Kai-jen recorded four birdies and four bogeys in Round 1 while needing only 26 putts. In Round 2, he made six birdies against two bogeys. Tsai said his putting remained excellent today with just 25 putts, while his driving and iron play were average. Fortunately, his short game and putting repeatedly saved him. On the par-3 second hole, his tee shot missed the green and finished about 15 yards from the pin, but he chipped in for birdie. On the par-5 sixth and seventh holes, he reached both greens in two shots and made easy two-putt birdies.

Tsai added that his long game and second shots were slightly improved compared with last week’s Taiwan Glass Taifong Open. However, he believes he still needs to sharpen his game over the next two days, especially by improving his greens-in-regulation percentage. He plans to continue using a conservative yet aggressive strategy in hopes of remaining in contention through the final rounds.

Yu Sung-po followed his opening-round 70 with a 71 in Round 2, though he felt his overall play was actually better today than yesterday. His putting remained accurate over both rounds, while his long game was slightly off but still manageable and much more stable overall. His best hole today came at the par-5 15th, where he drained a 20-foot birdie putt from off the green. Another highlight came at the 217-yard par-3 10th hole, where he hit a 6-iron onto the green and holed a sharply breaking downhill 12-foot putt for birdie.

Yu pointed out that this is his third appearance in the tournament but the first time he has successfully made the cut and advanced into the final rounds. He believes the biggest change this year has been his mentality. Rather than placing too many expectations on himself, he has focused on accepting all on-course conditions and simply executing each shot steadily.

The tournament is contested over four rounds and 72 holes through May 17. A total of 150 professional players are competing, including 56 international players from eight countries and regions: Hong Kong, Italy, Japan, Malaysia, the Philippines, the United States, and Thailand, along with 94 Taiwanese players. The champion will earn NT$1.5 million and the championship trophy.

This prestigious event marks its 59th edition this year and is jointly organized by Sun Flower Cotton Industrial Co., Ltd., the Sun Flower Charity and Education Foundation, and The PGA of Taiwan, with co-organization support from the 107-year-old Taiwan Golf & Country Club.

This is also the 11th consecutive year that Sun Flower has served as title sponsor of the event. It is also the first major Taiwan event of this year’s TPGA Taiwan Tour season. Prize money distribution includes NT$1.5 million for the champion, NT$700,000 for the runner-up, and NT$380,000 for third place.

Since its inaugural edition in 1966, the TPGA Championship was historically regarded as one of Taiwan’s three major tournaments alongside the Mercuries Taiwan Masters and the Taiwan Open. After the Taiwan Open was discontinued, the YEANGDER TPC Championship took its place, while the TPGA Championship has maintained its tradition as one of Taiwan’s premier events.

This also marks the third year since the passing of Sun Flower founder Chairman Shih Chun-yi following the conclusion of the 2023 Sun Flower & TPGA Championship. His children have continued to honor his legacy by jointly maintaining title sponsorship of this historic international tournament.

Sun Flower operates as a diversified group enterprise. In addition to Sun Flower Textile, affiliated businesses include Sun Flower Lifestyle Center, Sun Flower Senior Center, Sun Flower Gas Station, Sun Flower Japanese Cuisine, the Sun Flower Foundation dedicated to public welfare, and the Sun Flower Textile Culture Museum, which documents the history of the sock industry. The Sun Flower Foundation embraces the philosophy of “giving back to society” and has long supported education, culture, sports, and charitable initiatives.

The TPGA Championship has been held at Taiwan Golf & Country Club 17 times previously, and this year marks the seventh consecutive edition at the venue. The course measures 6,923 yards and presents a stern test with narrow fairways, thick rough, elevated greens, and challenging grain reading.

Special awards offered during the tournament include:

Hole-in-One Awards:
Hole 8 – Sponsored by ThreeBond, offering NT$100,000 to the first player to make a hole-in-one during the four tournament rounds.

Hole 10 – In memory of Sun Flower founder Chairman Shih Chun-yi, Sun Flower will award NT$200,000 to the first player to record a hole-in-one during the four tournament rounds.

Hole 17 – Tung Hui Watch Co. will provide a Bell & Ross watch valued at NT$130,000 to the first player making a hole-in-one during the tournament.

Da An Group will also provide a complimentary one-night stay in the presidential suite at Lishan Guest House during the four tournament rounds, regardless of hole number, number of winners, or weekday/holiday status.

The course will additionally provide NT$20,000 awards on the par-3 holes No. 2, 8, 10, and 17.

Course Record Award (Current record: 63 by Lin Wen-hong) – Taiwan Golf & Country Club Chairman Chen Yen-hao will award NT$100,000 for a new course record.

The tournament will also provide complimentary sports therapy and athletic training services during the final two rounds on May 16 and 17.

Spectators are welcome on course during the event. Before entering the course, spectators must register at the Tournament Service Desk located at the front entrance of the clubhouse, complete basic information, and receive a spectator pass to be displayed prominently at all times. Spectators are requested to walk on cart paths only, stay off the fairways, maintain a safe distance, and remain aware of personal safety. Mobile phones must be set to silent or vibrate mode, and silence must be maintained during players’ shots. Spectators are not permitted to ride in golf carts, and no shuttle service between holes is provided. For safety reasons, children under six years old and pets are discouraged from entering the course.

The final two rounds on May 16 and 17 will be broadcast live online beginning at approximately 12:00 p.m. Fans can watch the action live via the TPGA Facebook page and YouTube channel. Tournament news and updates will also be available through the TPGA official website, LINE platform Golfourit, LINE Today, and Yahoo Sports.