July 9, 2026
The Ever Glory ADT Open 2026 continued with the second round today (July 9) at Dong Hua Elite Golf Club, where Taiwan's Huang Yi-tseng surged into the outright lead after firing a superb 8-under-par 64, highlighted by one eagle, six birdies and no bogeys. His two-round total of 12-under-par 132 gives him a one-shot advantage heading into the weekend.
Taiwan's Chan Shih-chang also produced a bogey-free round, carding two eagles and three birdies for a 7-under-par 65. He shares second place at 11-under-par 133 with Hong Kong's Matthew Chang and the Philippines' Sean Ramos, both of whom returned rounds of 67.
Italy's Michele Ortolani posted a 65, while Japan's Yuta Yoshikuwa carded a 66 and Malaysia's Shahriffuddin Ariffin added a 67. The trio are tied for fifth place at 10-under-par 134.
Another seven players are tied for eighth at 9-under-par 135, including Thailand's Suthipa, whose brilliant 9-under-par 63 was the lowest round of the day. Joining him are Taiwan's Mako Shapiyate (64), Wang Wei-hsuan (66), India's Khalin Joshi (67), Korea's Minhyeok Yang (67), China's Andy Xu (67), and American Nathan Han (68).
Following the completion of the second round, 52 players advanced to the weekend after making the cut at 4-under-par 140 or better. The cut line established a new record for the lowest cut score in TPGA Tour history, reflecting the exceptionally high standard of competition this week.
With Typhoon Bavi forecast to approach Taiwan, tournament officials have announced contingency plans for Saturday's third round. If local authorities do not suspend work and classes, play will begin earlier than scheduled at 6:00 a.m., with players starting simultaneously from both the 1st and 10th tees. Competitors will be permitted to ride in golf carts throughout the round in an effort to complete play before weather conditions deteriorate.
The tournament is a 72-hole, four-round event with a total prize purse of US$100,000 (approximately NT$3.1 million), with the champion earning US$17,500 (approximately NT$542,500). It marks the first time that Ever Glory Construction has sponsored a professional golf tournament in Taiwan and serves as the company's debut as title sponsor of an Asian Development Tour event.
The tournament is jointly organized by Ever Glory Construction, the Taiwan Professional Golfers' Association (TPGA) and the Asian Development Tour (ADT). It is the eighth event of the 13-tournament ADT season, the seventh event on the 2026 TPGA Tour schedule, and the first of three consecutive ADT tournaments being staged in Taiwan over a three-week span.
Huang Yi-tseng's outstanding round featured one eagle, six birdies and no bogeys. After the round, he said every aspect of his game was working well, particularly his iron play.
"My driver, irons and putting were all excellent today, but my iron shots were especially accurate," Huang said. "I hit all 18 greens in regulation, and on the four par-5 holes I was able to reach nearly every green in two shots."
He capitalized on those opportunities with one eagle and three birdies on the par 5s alone, gaining five strokes. His longest birdie putt of the day came at the par-4 14th, where he converted from approximately 15 feet.
Although he now holds the outright lead, Huang acknowledged that the approaching typhoon could create uncertainty over the final two rounds.
"We'll just have to see what happens and take it as it comes," he said.
Huang endured a difficult start to the season, missing the cut in the first two TPGA Tour events of the year. However, he has responded impressively by recording top-10 finishes in each of his last four starts, including a tie for second at the Mizuno Open in early June.
He also credited his recent improvement to the support of his family.
"My wife and our little son have been coming to the golf course to cheer me on during the last few tournaments. Their support allows me to stay focused on my game, and I've been playing better and better."
Chan Shih-chang also enjoyed a spectacular day, carding two eagles, three birdies and no bogeys.
His first eagle came at the par-5 eighth, where he struck a 4-iron from 220 yards on his second shot to within 18 feet, then holed the putt.
The second eagle followed at the par-5 12th, where his second shot traveled 236 yards onto the green, leaving a 30-foot downhill eagle putt, which he also converted in one stroke.
Chan admitted he was disappointed not to finish even lower after narrowly missing additional birdie opportunities over the closing stretch. In particular, he left a 9-foot birdie putt short on the par-5 17th, while his 24-foot birdie attempt at the 18th lipped out.
He finished the round with 28 putts.
Chan said winning last week's tournament—his first victory in nearly three years—has restored both his confidence and his belief in his game.
"I've finally found that winning feeling again," he said. "My confidence is much stronger now."
Looking ahead to the weekend, Chan said he plans to focus on fine-tuning the direction and distance control of his newly changed irons, particularly on approach shots from 100 to 150 yards.
Hong Kong's Matthew Chang, who remains tied for second place after two rounds, carded one eagle, four birdies and one bogey for a 5-under-par 67.
Chang said he was pleased with another strong day's work.
"For me, it was another good day on the golf course," he said. "I drove the ball very accurately, leaving myself in excellent positions to attack the greens."
Although he felt his iron play was not quite as sharp as he had hoped, his putting made up for it by converting several birdie opportunities.
His highlight came at the par-5 17th, where he reached the green with a hybrid on his second shot, leaving himself a 20-foot eagle putt, which he holed to move into a share of second place.
The Philippines' Sean Ramos, who also remains tied for second, posted a bogey-free 67 featuring five birdies.
After the round, Ramos said his driving had improved significantly compared with the opening round.
"My driver was much better today than yesterday, and my iron play was also solid," he said. "Hopefully I can keep that going over the final two rounds and play even better."
Ramos required 28 putts during the round and found seven fairways, a considerable improvement from the three fairways he hit in the opening round.
Japan's Yuta Yoshikuwa, now in his third season on the TPGA Tour, carded seven birdies and one bogey for a 6-under-par 66.
Yoshikuwa credited his excellent putting for the low score, requiring only 23 putts, the fewest in the field during the second round. Many of his birdie conversions came from around 16 feet.
His short game also proved decisive. At the 5th hole, he chipped in from approximately 10 yards for birdie.
He added that he felt fortunate to capitalize on the course's four par-5 holes, recording three birdies. At the par-5 eighth, his third shot finished just one foot from the hole, leaving a simple tap-in birdie.
Thailand's Suthipa produced the performance of the day, firing a brilliant 9-under-par 63, the lowest round of the tournament so far.
Making his first appearance at Dong Hua Elite Golf Club, Suthipa had not even played a practice round before the tournament. He opened with an even-par 72, leaving him tied for 80th place after the first round.
"I really didn't know how to play this golf course yesterday or where to hit it," he admitted.
However, he quickly adapted to the course during the second round, demonstrating both remarkable resilience and outstanding shot-making to vault into a tie for eighth place.
Suthipa said his approach play was exceptionally accurate throughout the day, and he also hit all 18 greens in regulation. Combined with a hot putter, he compiled a remarkable scorecard of two eagles, six birdies and one bogey.
His only bogey came at his opening hole—the 10th—where a three-putt cost him a stroke. From that point onward, however, he played virtually flawless golf, highlighted by eagles at the 12th and 8th holes.
Although Suthipa missed the cut earlier this season at both the Taiwan Glass Taifong Open on the Asian Tour and the Morocco Open in early June, he rebounded strongly by finishing tied for third at another International Series Morocco event on June 14, lifting him to 16th in the current Asian Tour Order of Merit.
For Ever Glory Construction, serving as title sponsor represents far more than supporting a single tournament. It reflects the company's long-term commitment to sports and its broader strategy of contributing to society through athletic development. Chairman Hsieh Chien-kuo, a former national basketball player, has long been dedicated to nurturing sporting talent and passing on the spirit of competition. The company's corporate culture has likewise been deeply influenced by the values of sportsmanship.
As an entrepreneur giving back to the basketball community, Chairman Hsieh, an avid basketball supporter, has organized the Ever Glory Cup Charity Basketball Tournament for 12 consecutive years, investing approximately NT$15 million annually to cultivate young basketball players. The tournament provides opportunities for grassroots athletes while promoting the development of youth sports in Taiwan and encouraging international exchange. Chairman Hsieh's support extends well beyond basketball to sports and education. Ever Glory Construction has also donated funds to support the volleyball team at the National Taipei University of Education, demonstrating its continued commitment to the development of grassroots athletes.
This year, Chairman Hsieh has expanded his support into professional golf, helping Taiwan's golf industry establish an even closer connection with the international stage while giving back to society and the sporting community in a broader and more meaningful way. Through hosting an ADT tournament, Ever Glory Construction hopes to provide Taiwanese golfers with greater opportunities to achieve success on home soil and familiar courses. More importantly, the company hopes to help local players use the ADT as a stepping stone to earn Asian Tour membership and ultimately compete for titles at a higher level.
The objective of sponsoring an ADT tournament is to create more opportunities for Taiwan's young golfers aspiring to compete internationally. As the TPGA Tour now awards Official World Golf Ranking (OWGR) points, staging more international tournaments in Taiwan enables players to earn additional world ranking points while providing an ideal platform to support the next generation of Taiwanese golfers in pursuing their dreams.
Professional golfers competing regularly on the TPGA Tour, particularly younger players, also benefit from the opportunity to compete alongside emerging talents from across Asia, gaining valuable tournament experience and further elevating their level of play.
To further encourage local success, Chairman Hsieh Chien-kuo has announced a special incentive exclusively for Taiwanese players. Should a Taiwanese golfer win the Ever Glory ADT Open, the champion will receive an additional NT$1.5 million toward the down payment on a home in an Ever Glory residential development.
This exclusive bonus for Taiwanese players exceeds the tournament's official winner's prize. Chairman Hsieh hopes the incentive will inspire local professionals to keep the championship trophy in Taiwan.
The tournament has attracted 144 competitors from 25 countries and regions, including 81 overseas professionals, 62 Taiwanese professionals, and one Taiwanese amateur. Participating countries and regions include Argentina, Australia, Bangladesh, China, Chinese Taipei, Denmark, England, Hong Kong, India, Indonesia, Italy, Japan, South Korea, Saudi Arabia, Macau, Morocco, Malaysia, Pakistan, the Philippines, Scotland, Singapore, Sweden, Thailand, the United States, and Vietnam.
The course measures 7,176 yards, presenting a demanding test from tee to green. Both driving accuracy and approach-shot positioning are critical, while the thick rough, challenging recovery shots around the greens, and subtle putting surfaces further increase the course's difficulty. Both domestic and international competitors will face a comprehensive examination of their overall game.
Special Awards
Hole-in-One Awards
Holes 3 & 6 (OUT) / Holes 4 & 7 (IN)
Players making a hole-in-one on any of these four designated holes during the tournament will receive prizes provided by the golf club's existing sponsors, together with a NT$20,000 cash award offered by Dong Hua Elite Golf Club.
Holes 6 & 13
A NT$100,000 cash prize sponsored by Ever Glory Construction.
Hole 16
The first professional player to record a hole-in-one during the four official competition rounds will receive a Bell & Ross watch valued at NT$130,000, sponsored by Donghui Timepieces Co., Ltd.
Any Hole
Courtesy of Daan Group, any player making a hole-in-one during the tournament will receive one complimentary night's stay in the Presidential Suite at Lishan Hotel, valid on both weekdays and weekends.
Since 2013, tournaments on the Asian Development Tour (ADT) have carried Official World Golf Ranking (OWGR) points. At the end of each season, the top 10 players on the ADT Order of Merit earn playing privileges on the Asian Tour for the following year.
The tournament's final two rounds will be recorded for delayed television broadcast and will air on BOSS GOLF Channel 2 from 2:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. on July 11 and July 12.
The tournament is open to the public free of admission. Spectators are required to pay a NT$30 cleaning fee at the clubhouse reception before proceeding to the starter's area to register and receive a spectator pass.
While on the course, spectators must remain on the designated cart paths at all times. Riding in golf carts is strictly prohibited, and no shuttle service is provided between holes.
For safety reasons, children under the age of six and pets are not permitted on the course.
Golf fans are encouraged to visit Dong Hua Elite Golf Club from July 8 to July 11 to enjoy outstanding performances by leading professional golfers from Taiwan and around the world.
