June 4, 2026 The second round of the third event of the 2026 CHAU-SHI Series, the Mizuno Open, was played today (June 4) at Bombax Golf Country Club in Tainan. Due to heavy rain and lightning in the afternoon, play was suspended twice. The final suspension was announced at 5:04 p.m., leaving all 24 groups in the afternoon wave unable to complete their second rounds. Among the 67 players who completed 36 holes in the morning wave, Tsai Shang-kai holds the clubhouse lead at 6-under-par 138. The long-awaited rainfall finally arrived at the course at 6:30 a.m. today. The rain lasted for more than an hour without affecting the morning schedule and provided welcome relief from the extreme heat of recent days. The cooler temperatures allowed players to focus more comfortably and produce strong performances. However, a sudden downpour at 2:40 p.m. disrupted the afternoon wave. Play was immediately suspended at 2:40 p.m., with officials announcing that a decision regarding resumption would be made at 4:10 p.m. Play resumed at 4:40 p.m., but with lightning approaching the area, play was suspended again at 5:04 p.m. Players and caddies were instructed to return to the clubhouse for safety. Darkness eventually prevented any further play, leaving 58 players in the afternoon wave unable to complete the second round. As a result, tournament officials announced that the unfinished second round would resume tomorrow (June 5) at 7:30 a.m., with players departing by cart at 7:20 a.m. The third round is scheduled to begin immediately afterward at 11:30 a.m. Among the 67 players who completed 36 holes, Tsai Shang-kai posted the low round of the day with a 5-under-par 67 and leads the tournament at 138. Japan’s Ryo Noro, who shot 68, and Chang Che-yu, who carded 71, share second place at 4-under-par 140. Lin Yung-lung and Japan’s Takumi Ishige both shot 70 and are tied for fourth at 3-under-par 141. Starting from the 10th tee under comfortable cloudy conditions, the young Tsai Shang-kai recorded his lowest round of the season with a bogey-free 67. Although his driving remained similar to the previous day, he consistently kept the ball in or near the fairway. The biggest improvement came from his approach-shot distance control inside 100 yards, which he calculated more precisely than in the opening round. His putting was also more aggressive, helping him save numerous pars. He birdied the 13th and 14th holes with putts of 3 and 15 feet, added consecutive birdies at the 4th and 5th holes from six feet, and closed with a birdie at the par-5 9th after hitting his third shot to within inches from 20 feet left of the flag. The 25-year-old Tsai, who grew up at Taipei Golf Club, said that discussions with coaches Jimmy and Tsai Ting-hung led to changes in both his putter and putting stroke this season, resulting in greater consistency on the greens. He has also improved the stability and control of his long game, which has strengthened his confidence. As a result, he has produced solid finishes throughout the year, including tied fifth at the CHAU-SHI Series Chang Wah Open, tied 31st at the International Series Taiwan Glass Taifong Open, 18th at the Sun Flower & TPGA Championship, and tied 21st at last week's Jia Yun Open. Japan’s Ryo Noro, 28, also posted a bogey-free 68. He said the morning rain significantly lowered the temperature and created much more comfortable playing conditions. Compared to the extreme heat he faced in the opening round, eliminating mistakes was the key to his improvement. Noro required 31 putts but relied on consistent driving and iron play. He made birdies on the par-5 13th and 5th holes with two-putt birdies after reaching the greens in regulation. He also hit an 89-yard approach to 3.8 feet on the 1st hole and a 152-yard iron shot to 6.5 feet on the 6th, converting both birdie opportunities. His mistake-free performance moved him rapidly from a tie for 34th after the opening round. Chang Che-yu, a 30-year-old player from Taichung International Golf Club, credited his putting for a round of 71 featuring one eagle, four birdies, and five bogeys. Starting from the 10th tee in rainy conditions, he felt the softer course helped somewhat despite the rain affecting his grip. However, he struggled with both his driving and iron play, and more difficult hole locations than the previous day contributed to seven missed greens in regulation. He also three-putted twice, on the 4th and 15th holes. Despite those mistakes, he eagled the 13th hole with an 18-foot downhill putt, birdied the 16th and 1st holes with 10-foot putts, nearly holed an 18-foot putt on the 5th hole, and chipped to tap-in range from the edge of the green on the 9th. Among the 58 players who have yet to complete 36 holes, Wang Hsi-an has completed nine holes of his second round and currently stands at 6-under-par overall. Hsieh Tung-hung has completed six holes and is also at 6-under. Li Shih-hung, who has completed 12 holes, Thailand’s Pattanan Bruminhent, who has completed nine holes, Shen Wei-cheng, and Japan’s Yuya Tokumitsu, who have each completed six holes, are all currently at 5-under-par overall. The tournament offers a winner’s prize of NT$500,000, while the runner-up will receive NT$250,000. This event is the third tournament of the 2026 CHAU-SHI Series and the fifth event on the Taiwan Tour schedule. It is also the only tournament to have been held every year since the CHAU-SHI Series was established in 2021 under the title sponsorship of Wong Chau-shi, Honorary Chairman of Mercuries Group. The event is presented by Mizuno Taiwan, organized by The PGA of Taiwan (TPGA), and supported by Bombax Golf Country Club as principal sponsor and co-organizer. This year marks the 120th anniversary of Mizuno, founded on April 1, 1906, as well as the 40th anniversary of Mizuno Taiwan, established in 1986. The CHAU-SHI Series was initiated by Mr. Wong Chau-shi, one of the founders of Mercuries Group and its Honorary Chairman. Beginning in 2021, when the number of Taiwan Tour events and total prize money declined significantly due to the pandemic, Mr. Wong personally title-sponsored six tournaments, contributing NT$2 million per event for a total of NT$12 million. His support helped establish the foundation of the Taiwan Tour during that difficult period. This year marks the sixth consecutive season of the CHAU-SHI Series under the same sponsorship model. Each tournament receives NT$1.5 million in sponsorship funding, and eight tournaments are scheduled for 2026. The CHAU-SHI Series also features a special Order of Merit bonus. The season-long money leader will receive an additional NT$250,000 provided by HONLIN CONSTRUCTION CO., LTD. Chairman Lin Kuo-er and will also earn a place in the following year’s Mercuries Taiwan Masters. The championship course combines the Green Mountain and Green Water nines at Bombax Golf Country Club and measures 7,182 yards. The previous five champions of this tournament are Chang Wei-lun (-24) in 2025, Yu Sung-po (-15) in 2024, Hung Chien-yao (-26) in 2023, Liu Yen-hung (-19) in 2022, and Lin Wen-tang (-11) at the inaugural event in December 2021. Special Awards During the Tournament Hole-in-One Awards Holes 2 and 8 on the Green Mountain Course and Holes 11 and 17 on the Green Water Course feature sponsor prizes and a one-year Bombax Golf Country Club membership. Both professionals and amateurs are eligible, with no limit on the number of winners. At Hole 17 (Green Water No. 8), Donghui Timepieces will award a Bell & Ross watch valued at NT$130,000 to the first professional player to make a hole-in-one during the four official tournament rounds. Additional Hole-in-One Bonus Courtesy of Da An Group, any player making a hole-in-one during the tournament will receive a complimentary one-night stay in the Presidential Suite at Lishan Hotel, with no restrictions on weekdays or weekends and no limit on the number of winners. Course Record Award The current course record of 62, held by Hung Chien-yao, carries a bonus of NT$20,000 provided by the golf course. Spectators are welcome during the tournament. Visitors wishing to enter the course must register at the golf club reception desk, pay a NT$20 facility and course maintenance fee, and obtain a spectator pass before entering the course. Spectators must remain on the cart paths, and no shuttle service is provided between holes. For safety reasons, children under six years old and pets are strongly discouraged from entering the course. Highlights from the final two rounds will be broadcast via delayed coverage on June 16 and June 17 at 4:00 p.m. Coverage will be available on TPGA Facebook, YouTube, Yahoo Sports, Golfourit on LINE, the TPGA official website, VL Sports, and Line Today.
