July 16, 2026

The third round of the 2026 Ambassador ADT, featuring a total prize purse of US$120,000 (approximately NT$3.84 million), took place today at the Taipei Golf Club in Taoyuan. Under hot and challenging conditions, Taiwanese standout Chan Shih-chang battled unpredictable winds to card an even-par 71. With a three-round total of 209, four strokes under par, Chan holds a three-shot lead heading into tomorrow’s final round, where he will aim for his second victory of the year on the Taiwan Tour and the winner’s purse of NT$672,000.

Lu Wei-chih delivered a 68, South Korea’s Minhyeok Yang carded a 69, Su Chin-hung shot a 71, and local favorite Shen Wei-cheng finished with a 73. All four players share second place with a three-round total of 212, three strokes behind the leader.

Chang Wei-lun recorded a 68, Suteepat Prateeptienchai of Thailand shot a 71, and Ryo Noro of Japan carded a 72. These three players share an aggregate of 213, placing them four shots off the lead and keeping their title hopes alive for tomorrow.

Chan Shih-chang recorded four birdies and four bogeys today. He noted after the round that the wind was erratic and difficult to predict, as it would often blow in different directions on the same hole, making it hard to judge club selection and distance. His driving was not at his best today, as he frequently found the rough, especially on the par-5 holes, which limited his birdie opportunities. His putting remained decent; he sank a 24-foot birdie putt on the 4th hole, while his birdies on the 9th, 10th, and 14th holes were all within 11 feet. However, he missed three par-saving putts from within 6 feet, finishing the day with 27 putts. He stated that for tomorrow, he must adopt a steady strategy, focusing on hitting fairways and greens while maintaining patience on the exceptionally difficult greens.

Lu Wei-chih struggled to find birdies on the front nine, where he carded a 37 with one bogey. However, he felt things clicked on the back nine, where he reeled off three consecutive birdies from the 12th to the 14th. He sank a 36-foot putt on the 12th and utilized strong chip-and-putt combinations on the 13th and 14th holes, converting birdie putts from 9 and 5 feet respectively. He added another birdie on the par-5 16th to shoot 32 on the inward nine. He mentioned that he did not hit the ball close enough to the hole on the front nine, and his goal for the final round is to put himself in better positions to create more birdie opportunities.

Su Chin-hung also carded four birdies and four bogeys. His front nine was a volatile 37, but he recovered on the back nine with three birdies against two bogeys to finish at even par. All four of his birdies today were earned through a combination of solid chipping and putting. He noted that he had bad luck off the tee, landing on slopes twice, which made subsequent shots difficult. He also echoed the sentiment that the wind made the course very difficult to read, and he struggled with inconsistent speed and conditions on the greens throughout the day. He finished with 30 putts and aims to minimize mistakes tomorrow.

Shen Wei-cheng, who was in second place yesterday, held his own on the front nine with a 36, including one birdie and one bogey. His rhythm was disrupted by the wind on the back nine, leading to a 37 with one birdie and three bogeys. This included a bogey on the final par-3 hole, where the wind carried his drive into the rough behind the green. Despite this, he remains within three strokes and continues to be a contender.

South Korean player Minhyeok Yang expressed frustration with the greens, finding it difficult to gauge speed and line. He described the round as a test of willpower and patience. While his driving was not ideal, his short game saved him, allowing him to finish with two birdies and no bogeys. Both of his birdies were long putts, one from 18 feet on the 9th and another from 24 feet on the 18th. He finished with 28 putts and remains in the mix, hoping for a better performance tomorrow.

The final round will begin tomorrow with players teeing off simultaneously from the 1st and 10th holes. The first group starts at 7:00 AM, and the final group is set to tee off at 8:55 AM. The tournament is expected to conclude at 1:30 PM, followed immediately by the awards ceremony.

This 72-hole event features a total prize purse of US$120,000. It is co-organized by the Yeangder Group, the TPGA, and the ADT. This is the first time the Yeangder Group has increased the total prize money from US$100,000 to US$120,000. It is the second of three consecutive ADT events in Taiwan this season and the 9th stop on the 13-tournament 2026 ADT calendar.

This marks the 9th time the Yeangder Group has sponsored an ADT event and the 5th time the tournament has been title-sponsored by its affiliate, the Ambassador Hotel. After a hiatus, the Yeangder Group resumed title sponsorship of the Ambassador ADT in 2024 and 2025, with this year marking the third consecutive edition.

Yeangder Group Chairman Emmet Hsu has long been committed to supporting young players aiming for international success. Through his independent sponsorship or collaborative efforts with the business community, he previously helped host four ADT events in Taiwan in 2015. This initiative provided a crucial platform for players like Chan Shih-chang, Hung Chien-yao, Hsieh Chi-hsien, and Lee Chieh-po to develop their skills and earn world ranking points.

By hosting this ADT tournament again this year, the Yeangder Group continues to create opportunities for Taiwanese players to gain international experience and boost their ADT and world rankings, with the goal of helping them advance to the Asian Tour and eventually the PGA Tour. To further this vision, the Yeangder Group added the HCT ADT Open to next week’s schedule, completing a three-week, three-tournament swing in Taiwan starting in July.

This competition has attracted 144 players from 24 countries, including 82 international players and 62 Taiwanese professionals. Among the participants are 12 of the top 13 players on the current ADT Order of Merit, reflecting the high intensity of the field as players compete for a top-10 finish to secure qualification for next year’s Asian Tour.

The tournament is being played on the Taipei Golf Club’s C and D courses, totaling 6,948 yards, with a par of 71. The course is known for its narrow fairways, undulating greens, and challenging rough, which continue to test the skills and patience of the players. Highlights of the final two rounds will be broadcast online starting at 16:00 on July 28 and July 29, available on the TPGA Facebook page, YouTube, Yahoo Sports, the TPGA website, the LINE Golfourit channel, and the Zhilin Sports channel. Golf Media will also broadcast the event across 20 golf courses nationwide.