2026 CHAU-SHI Series - Mizuno Open
Round 3
June 5, 2026
Following the completion of the second round this morning at Bombax Golf Club, the 2026 CHAU-SHI Series – Mizuno Open, with a total purse of NT$3 million, immediately proceeded with Round 3. Wang Hsi-an, who completed the remaining six holes of the second round this morning for a score of 70 and held the solo lead at 7-under-par after 36 holes, returned to the course after a short break and carded a third-round 69. He now leads the tournament at 10-under-par 206 after three rounds, holding a two-stroke advantage heading into the final round.
Huang Yi-tseng, who recorded the lowest round of the day with a 65, Su Chin-hung with a 66, Lin Yung-lung with a 67, Japan’s Takumi Ishige with a 67, Japan’s Yuya Tokumitsu with a 68, and Tsai Shang-kai with a 70, are all tied for second place at 8-under-par 208 after three rounds.
Japan’s Yuta Yoshikuwa, who shot 68, and fellow Japanese player Ryo Noro, who carded a 69, are tied for eighth place at 7-under-par 209. Thailand’s Pattanan Bruminhent stands alone in 10th place at 6-under-par 210 after three rounds.
The final round will be played tomorrow (June 6). The first group will tee off at 6:30 a.m., while the final group will start at 7:50 a.m. Players will begin simultaneously from the 1st and 10th tees. Play is expected to conclude around noon, followed by the awards ceremony. The final three groups all remain in contention for the championship trophy and the winner’s prize of NT$500,000.
This morning’s completion of Round 2 was successfully conducted under cloudy skies from 7:30 a.m. to 10:40 a.m. The cut was made at 146 (+2), with 56 players advancing to the final two rounds. Round 3 began immediately at 11:30 a.m. Intermittent rain fell throughout the afternoon, and a sudden downpour at 3:34 p.m. temporarily suspended play. The rain eased after about 18 minutes, and the tournament committee resumed play at 3:52 p.m. All players completed the third round before darkness.
Having played a total of 24 holes today, Wang Hsi-an began to feel fatigued on the back nine. On the crucial 12th hole, he holed a difficult 7-foot birdie putt from the left slope of the green with his second shot, which he described as a boost that helped steady his nerves. He then converted a 5-foot birdie putt on the 14th hole but admitted he was running out of energy afterward. Over the final four holes, he battled to save pars and maintain his composure, eventually posting four birdies and one bogey for a 69 that solidified his position atop the leaderboard.
Wang said that he had previously played in the leading group twice on the Challenge Tour, but tomorrow will mark the first time he has played in the final-round leading group of a four-round Taiwan Tour event, and the first time doing so as the tournament leader. He noted that many senior players have shared their experiences with him and said that his focus tomorrow will be on maintaining a stable mindset and putting well, while leaving the rest to fate.
Huang Yi-tseng fired the tournament’s lowest round so far with a 65 and vaulted into contention. He credited his performance to a hot putter, needing only 26 putts while hitting 14 greens in regulation. He got off to a fast start by sinking a 36-foot birdie putt on the 2nd hole, which gave him confidence on the greens. He followed with an 18-foot birdie putt on the 3rd hole, then on both the 5th and 9th par-5 holes left himself tap-in birdies after draining 24-foot putts.
After making the turn, Huang rolled in a 27-foot birdie putt on the 10th hole. He identified the 12th hole as the key to his bogey-free round. Heavy rain began falling as he played the hole, and his second shot slipped from his hands into rough 96 yards short of the green. A 15-foot par-saving putt helped him maintain momentum. He then hit a superb third shot from 95 yards to within three feet on the 13th hole for another birdie before finishing with an 11-foot birdie putt on the 18th. His round of seven birdies and no bogeys left him only two strokes behind the leader and firmly in contention heading into the final round.
Su Chin-hung, who had been battling a cold during the first two days of the tournament, visited a doctor yesterday afternoon and took medication. After a full night’s sleep and additional rest this morning, he returned refreshed and shot a 66 in Round 3 with the help of just 27 putts. He lamented missed birdie opportunities from 12 feet on the 5th hole and 9 feet on the 8th hole, as well as a missed 3-foot birdie putt on the 13th. However, after holing a 12-foot right-to-left birdie putt from behind the green on the 9th hole, his confidence returned. He described it as his best shot of the day.
With renewed confidence, Su made a 24-foot birdie putt on the 10th hole, a 30-foot downhill birdie putt on the 12th, hit his second shot to within 20 centimeters on the 14th for a tap-in birdie, added another birdie from four feet on the 16th, and closed with a 15-foot birdie putt on the 18th. His round of six birdies and one bogey was his best score of the week. After finishing runner-up at last week’s GIANT Open, Su also trails by only two strokes and remains a serious title contender.
Lin Yung-lung posted his best round of the tournament with a bogey-free 67 featuring five birdies. He drove the ball well and putted effectively, requiring just 28 putts. He holed putts ranging from 15 to 18 feet on the 7th, 15th, and 16th holes. Lin said his most memorable hole was the 17th, where he had made a double bogey yesterday after finding water. Today, he chipped from 15 yards behind the green to within three feet and saved par. Like the others tied for second, he trails by only two strokes entering the final round.
The 25-year-old Tsai Shang-kai played steadily on the front nine, making birdies on the 5th, 7th, and 9th holes. After a heavy rainstorm and the turn to the back nine, he bogeyed the 10th but immediately bounced back with a birdie on the 11th. His biggest setback came on the 13th hole, where his second shot went right of a road and an overly aggressive third shot resulted in a double bogey. Tsai quickly regrouped on the 14th hole and saved par throughout the remainder of the round before collecting his fifth birdie of the day on the 18th. He said he would learn from the mistake on the 13th hole and approach each shot with greater patience and precision tomorrow. Like the others at 8-under-par, he remains firmly in the title hunt.
This tournament is the third event of the 2026 CHAU-SHI Series and the fifth event on the Taiwan Tour schedule. It is also the only tournament to have appeared on every CHAU-SHI Series schedule since 2021, when Mercuries Honorary Chairman Wong Chau-shi became the title sponsor. The event is title-sponsored by Taiwan Mizuno Corporation, organized by The PGA of Taiwan (TPGA), and supported by Bombax Golf Club as the primary sponsor and co-organizer. This year also marks the 120th anniversary of Mizuno, founded on April 1, 1906, as well as the 40th anniversary of Taiwan Mizuno, established in 1986.
The CHAU-SHI Series was initiated by Wong Chau-shi, one of the founders of Mercuries and Honorary Chairman of the group. In 2021, as the pandemic significantly reduced the number of Taiwan Tour events and total prize money, Wong personally became the overall title sponsor and funded six tournaments, contributing NT$2 million to each event for a total of NT$12 million. His support helped establish the foundation of the Taiwan Tour that year. Since then, the CHAU-SHI Series has continued for six consecutive years under the same model, with Wong providing NT$1.5 million in sponsorship for each event. There are eight tournaments on the 2026 schedule.
The CHAU-SHI Series also features a special Order of Merit award. The season-long money leader will receive an additional NT$250,000 bonus sponsored by HONLIN CONSTRUCTION CO., LTD Chairman Lin Kuo-er and will also earn an exemption into the following year’s Mercuries Taiwan Masters.
The tournament is played over the Chingshan and Green Water Courses at Bombax Golf Club, measuring a total of 7,182 yards. The previous champions are Chang Wei-lun in 2025 (-24), Yu Sung-po in 2024 (-15), Hung Chien-yao in 2023 (-26), Liu Yen-hung in 2022 (-19), and Lin Wen-tang in the inaugural edition held in December 2021 (-11).
Special Awards During the Tournament
Hole-in-One Awards
At Holes 2 and 8 on the Chingshan Course and Holes 11 and 17 on the Green Water Course, players who make a hole-in-one will receive sponsor prizes and a one-year short-term club membership. There is no limit to the number of winners, and both professional and amateur players are eligible.
On Hole 17 (Green Water Course No. 8), Tung Hui Watch Co. will award a Bell & Ross watch valued at NT$130,000 to the first professional player to record a hole-in-one during the four official tournament rounds.
Additional Hole-in-One Bonus
Provided by Da An Group, any hole-in-one made during the tournament will earn one complimentary night in the Presidential Suite at Lishan Hotel, with no restrictions on weekdays or holidays.
Course Record Award (Mountain & Water Courses)
The course record of 62 is held by Hung Chien-yao. The club will award NT$20,000 to any player who breaks the record.
Spectator Information
Spectators are welcome on the course during tournament play. A NT$20 facility and grounds maintenance fee is payable at the club reception desk. Visitors must complete registration and obtain a spectator pass before entering the course. Spectators must remain on the cart paths, as no shuttle service is provided between holes. For safety reasons, children under six years old and pets are not permitted on the course.
The final two rounds of the tournament will be recorded and broadcast on June 16 and June 17 at 4:00 p.m. Coverage will be available on The PGA of Taiwan (TPGA) Facebook page, YouTube channel, Yahoo Sports, the LINE platform Golfourit, the TPGA official website, VL Sports, and Line Today.
