2026 CHAU-SHI Series - GIANT Open
Round 3
May 29, 2026
The second event of the 2026 CHAU-SHI Series, the GIANT Open, with a total purse of NT$3 million, completed its third round today (May 29) at Hsin Feng Golf Club in Hsinchu. Tsai Kai-jen continued his excellent form, carding a 3-under-par 69 to reach a three-round total of 15-under-par 201, maintaining his position as the sole leader. He now holds a six-shot advantage heading into tomorrow’s final round.
Su Chin-hung shot a 71 and remains alone in second place at 9-under-par 207 after three rounds.
Hsieh Chi-hsien also returned a 71 for a three-round total of 8-under-par 208, placing him third. Hsieh Ting-wei carded a 70 and stands fourth at 209. Japan’s Ryo Noro fired a 66 to reach 210, climbing from a tie for 16th after the second round to sole possession of fifth place.
Morning showers at Hsin Feng Golf Club brought temperatures down to between 27 and 29 degrees Celsius, making conditions considerably more comfortable than yesterday. The lighter wind also allowed players to push for lower scores and better positions on the leaderboard.
Tsai Kai-jen, who has led alone throughout the first two rounds, recorded seven birdies and four bogeys today. He said afterward that his driving accuracy was not as good as during the previous two rounds and that he made more mistakes off the tee. However, his overall feel remained solid, and a couple of fortunate breaks helped him produce another strong score and maintain the lead.
At both the 6th and 7th holes, poor drives forced him to punch out into the fairway with his second shots, resulting in bogeys. He also made bogey at the 17th after an errant second shot.
However, fortune smiled on him at several key moments. At the 3rd hole, his drive entered the trees, but his second shot reached the green and happened to strike a fellow competitor’s ball, preventing it from rolling off the putting surface. Left with a 30-foot putt, he holed it for birdie. At the 4th, his drive struck a tree, but the fortunate bounce left him with a playable position, leading to another birdie.
Aside from making par on the par-5 5th hole, he birdied the other three par-5s through successful chip-and-putt combinations.
Tsai said tomorrow’s wind direction may change, but his strategy will remain the same. He intends to maintain his rhythm, focus on every shot, and allow the results to take care of themselves.
Su Chin-hung recorded five birdies and four bogeys. He noted that today’s wind direction differed significantly from yesterday’s and that both his driving and putting were not as sharp. Although his swing felt good, the results did not fully reflect it.
Several errant drives led to three bogeys. On the front nine, he birdied two holes with putts from approximately nine feet and tap-in range. At the 4th and 5th holes, despite poor chip shots, he managed to save par both times. On the back nine, he made three birdies and three bogeys. His longest successful birdie putt of the day came at the 16th from 15 feet.
Trailing Tsai by six shots, Su said he would not overthink tomorrow’s final round. His goal is simply to hit fairways, hit greens, and finish holes in one or two putts, minimizing mistakes and avoiding dropped shots whenever possible.
Hsieh Chi-hsien posted four birdies and three bogeys. He shot 34 on the front nine and 37 on the back nine.
Afterward, he admitted that he struggled on the inward nine, particularly with his driving. He hit only eight fairways and nine greens in regulation but was pleased with his 26-putt performance.
He highlighted the 7th hole as his best of the day. After a strong drive, he reached the green with his second shot and holed an 18-foot birdie putt.
Hsieh Ting-wei carded four birdies and two bogeys. He felt his putting was disappointing, requiring 31 putts. Despite creating numerous birdie opportunities, many putts narrowly missed.
“The grain and speed of the greens were difficult to judge,” he said.
Fortunately, both his driving and iron play improved significantly. Trailing by eight shots entering the final round, he plans to maintain his own pace and focus on each shot while hoping to move further up the leaderboard.
Japan’s Ryo Noro recorded the lowest round of the day, a 66. He required only 24 putts and finished with one eagle, seven birdies, one bogey, and one double bogey.
Noro said every aspect of his game performed well, especially his short irons and putting. At the par-5 9th hole, he had 145 yards remaining after his drive, reached the green with his second shot, and holed the putt for eagle. Another highlight came at the 14th, where he chipped in directly for birdie.
He said he would give his maximum effort tomorrow and focus on playing his own game in pursuit of an even better finish.
The final round will once again begin from both the 1st and 10th tees. The first group will tee off at 7:00 a.m., while the final group will start at 8:30 a.m. The tournament is expected to conclude at approximately 1:30 p.m., followed immediately by the awards ceremony.
This marks the third consecutive year that GIANT Heavy Machinery Engineering Co., Ltd. has served as the title sponsor of a Taiwan PGA Tour event.
The tournament is part of the CHAU-SHI Series, title-sponsored personally by Wong Chau-shi, Honorary Chairman of Mercuries Group. GIANT Heavy Machinery Engineering Co., Ltd. serves as the presenting sponsor, while TPGA is the organizer and Hsin Feng Golf Club serves as co-organizer.
The event is one of eight tournaments on the 2026 CHAU-SHI Series schedule and serves as the second stop of the season. The series also features a special Order of Merit bonus. The season money leader will receive an additional NT$250,000 provided by HONLIN CONSTRUCTION CO., LTD. Chairman Lin Kuo-er and will also earn an exemption into the 2027 Mercuries Taiwan Masters.
Since its establishment in 2013, GIANT Heavy Machinery Engineering Co., Ltd., under the leadership of Chairman Chang Lin-kuei, has grown into a professional team of 160 employees with an average age of under 35, demonstrating a corporate culture that is youthful, professional, and energetic.
The company specializes in transportation and lifting operations for large-scale equipment. For oversized and overweight projects, it designs customized solutions that balance safety, efficiency, and cost-effectiveness. Its expertise can be found throughout Taiwan’s science parks as well as in petrochemical, technology, power generation, wind power, and offshore wind industries, continuing to support Taiwan’s industrial development and green energy initiatives.
The CHAU-SHI Series was initiated by Wong Chau-shi, one of the founders of Mercuries Group and its Honorary Chairman. Following the severe impact of the pandemic on the Taiwan Tour beginning in 2021, Wong personally stepped forward as title sponsor and funded six tournaments, contributing NT$2 million to each event for a total of NT$12 million. He helped establish the foundation of the Taiwan Tour during a difficult period. This year marks the sixth consecutive season of the CHAU-SHI Series under the same model, with NT$1.5 million in sponsorship provided for each tournament. The 2026 schedule consists of eight events.
For this tournament, Hsin Feng Golf Club utilizes its East and West Courses, measuring 6,618 yards in total. Known for its tree-lined fairways, narrow landing areas, and windy conditions, the course is further challenged by thick rough, demanding green-side areas, and difficult green-reading conditions, providing a stern test for all competitors.
Special awards include:
Hole-in-One Awards:
East Course Nos. 2 and 8, West Course Nos. 3 and 6 (Tournament Holes 2, 8, 12, and 15): NT$20,000 cash provided by Hsin Feng Golf Club, along with the course’s designated prizes.
Hole 12:
NT$100,000 cash provided by ThreeBond Hong Kong Limited.
Hole 15:
A Bell & Ross watch valued at NT$130,000 provided by Tung Hui Watch Co.
Awarded to the first professional player to make a hole-in-one during the four official rounds.
Any Hole:
A complimentary one-night stay in the Presidential Suite at Lishan Guest House provided by Da An Group, valid on both weekdays and holidays.
Course Record Award:
Course Record (East and West Courses): 62, currently held by Suteepat Prateeptienchai.
NT$20,000 provided by Hsin Feng Golf Club.
Spectators are welcome on the course during tournament play. Visitors must pay a NT$20 facility and maintenance fee at the clubhouse, complete registration, and obtain a spectator pass before entering the course. Spectators must use the cart paths, and no shuttle service is provided between holes. For safety reasons, children under six years old and pets are not recommended on the course.
The final two rounds will be recorded and broadcast on June 9 and June 10 at 4:00 p.m. Coverage will be available on TPGA Facebook, YouTube, Yahoo Sports, LINE platform Golfourit, the TPGA official website, VL Sports, and Line Today.
