July 20, 2026

The 2026 HCT ADT Open is scheduled to take place from July 21 to 24 at the Hsinfeng Golf Club in Hsinchu County. The four-round, 72-hole tournament features a total purse of USD $120,000 (approximately NT$3.84 million), with the champion taking home USD $21,000 (approximately NT$67.2 million/NT$672,000). A total of 156 elite players from 21 countries will compete. Nathan Han of the United States, champion of the Ever Glory ADT Open, is seeking his second ADT title, while Taiwan’s star Hung Chien-yao, sponsored by the Yeangder Group and fresh off his victory at last week's Ambassador ADT Open, aims for consecutive wins this week.

Co-organized by the Yeangder Group, the TPGA, and the Asian Development Tour (ADT), this marks the first time the Yeangder Group has title-sponsored an ADT event under the name of this specific corporate affiliate. It is also the second consecutive ADT tournament hosted by the Yeangder Group this year, the third consecutive week of ADT action in Taiwan this season, and the 10th stop of the 13-tournament 2026 ADT season.

The Yeangder Group first title-sponsored the Yeangder ADT Open in 2012, followed by three consecutive years of co-title-sponsoring ADT events with other corporations starting in 2014. From 2015 to 2016, and again in 2024 and 2025, the group title-sponsored the Ambassador ADT at Hsinfeng Golf Club. After hosting the Ambassador ADT at Taiwan Golf Country Club (Tamshui) last week, the group has added the Hsinfeng Logistics (HCT) ADT Open this week. This marks the 10th time the Yeangder Group has title-sponsored and co-organized an ADT event alongside the TPGA and the Asian Tour.

Founded in 1938, Hsinfeng Logistics (HCT) is a premier comprehensive logistics service enterprise in Taiwan and is currently a major business entity under the Yeangder Group. HCT offers a diverse range of services, including ambient and low-temperature delivery, warehousing management, cash-on-delivery, e-commerce logistics, and supply chain integration. With a robust operating and delivery network covering all of Taiwan, HCT actively integrates digital technology and artificial intelligence (AI) to continuously enhance delivery efficiency and service quality. Through the integration of logistics, commercial flow, cash flow, and information flow, HCT is committed to building modern, highly efficient, intelligent, and premium logistics services, making it the most trusted partner for businesses and a leading brand in Taiwan’s logistics industry.

Years ago, Yeangder Group Chairman Hsui Yu-ju expressed a long-held vision: to support young players striving to break onto the international stage by hosting international tournaments. Through his individual title sponsorship, corporate co-sponsorships, and collaborations with other businesses, the Yeangder Group achieved a milestone in 2015 by hosting four ADT tournaments in Taiwan within a single calendar year. The primary beneficiaries of this initiative were players such as Chan Shih-chang, Hung Chien-yao, Hsieh Chi-hsien, and Lee Chieh-po, who helped cultivate Taiwan’s next generation of golfing talent. Furthermore, participating in ADT events awards Official World Golf Ranking (OWGR) points, serving as a vital stepping stone for rising professional stars.

In addition to continuing its title sponsorship of the Ambassador ADT this year, the Yeangder Group has added this tournament to its roster to persistently create more platforms for Taiwanese players to advance into the international golf scene, while boosting players' ADT and world ranking points for qualification to higher tiers of competition.

With the Yeangder Group hosting this week's HCT ADT Open, last week's Ambassador ADT Open, and the preceding Ever Glory ADT Open, Taiwan is hosting three consecutive weeks of ADT events this July out of the 13 total tournaments in the season. This not only attracts top-tier international talent to compete but also provides young Taiwanese players with more opportunities to hone their skills and challenge themselves on a major stage.

Aside from the two ADT events hosted by the Yeangder Group this July, September's Yeangder Taiwan Open—an upgraded version of the Yeangder TPC Championship—features a record-high total prize fund this year. This clearly demonstrates that the Yeangder Group not only plays a steadfast role in supporting Taiwanese golf over the long term but is also a major driving force for golf in Asia.

The tournament features 87 foreign players (including one amateur) and 69 Taiwanese professionals representing 21 countries: Argentina, Australia, Bangladesh, England, Hong Kong, India, Indonesia, Italy, Japan, South Korea, Saudi Arabia, Laos, Morocco, Malaysia, Philippines, Scotland, Singapore, Sweden, Thailand, the United States, and host nation Taiwan.

Among the participating domestic and international standouts, only two players from the current top 15 of the ADT Order of Merit are absent, highlighting the fierce competition. With only four tournaments remaining in the ADT season, players are eager to break into the top 10 of the annual money list to secure playing privileges on the Asian Tour for next year.

The current top 4 players on the ADT Order of Merit include Khavish Varadan of Malaysia, Runchanapong Youprayong of Thailand, Michele Ortolani of Italy, and Nicklaus Chian of Singapore. Aside from the Thai player currently ranked second, the other three are all chasing their second victory of the season.

India’s Pukhraj Gill and Thailand’s Tanapat Pichaikool, currently ranked 7th and 8th respectively on the ADT Order of Merit, are also in the field striving for their second titles of the season.

Representing Taiwan's title contenders are Hung Chien-yao, who triumphed at last week's Ambassador ADT Open; Hsinfeng home favorite Chan Shih-chang, who finished tied for 7th at the Ambassador ADT and tied for 4th at the Ever Glory ADT; and young Taiwanese talent Su Chin-hung, whose tied-2nd finish last week vaulted him up to 9th on the Order of Merit, putting him firmly in contention.

Additionally, Lee Chieh-po is currently ranked 25th on the Asian Tour Order of Merit as Taiwan's highest-ranked player, while Wang Wei-hsuan is ranked 50th on the Asian Tour and finished tied for 2nd last week. Alongside fellow standout Chang Wei-lun, they all hope to keep the championship trophy on home soil.

Following the first two rounds, the tournament will cut to the top 50 players and ties to advance to the final two rounds.

The tournament is being contested on the East and West courses of Hsinfeng Golf Club, playing at a total length of 6,618 yards (Par 72). Known for its narrow tree-lined fairways and strong winds, this week's weather forecast calls for hot, humid conditions with afternoon thunderstorms. Combined with challenging rough, tricky green-side areas, and subtle putting green reads, the course will heighten the level of difficulty, posing a severe test to the players' skills, stamina, and patience!

Special Tournament Awards

Hole-in-One Awards:

East Course Holes 2 & 8, West Course Holes 3 & 6, plus Tournament Holes 2, 8, 12, & 15: Hsinfeng Golf Club is offering a cash prize of NT$20,000. Hole 15 (West Course Hole 6): Dong Huei Watch Co. is offering a SEVENFRIDAY watch valued at NT$55,000, awarded to the first professional player to score a hole-in-one during the four official tournament rounds. Restricted to professional players.

Course Record Breaking Award (East & West Courses — currently held by Suteepat Prateeptienchai of Thailand at 62):

Hsinfeng Golf Club is offering a cash prize of NT$20,000.

Unlimited holes and number of recipients: Da-An Group is offering a free one-night stay in the Presidential Suite of the Lishan Guest House, valid for weekdays and weekends alike.

ADT points have been included in the Official World Golf Ranking (OWGR) since 2013, and the top 10 players on the final ADT Order of Merit earn eligibility for the Asian Tour the following season.

Spectators are welcome to attend the tournament on-site. Please report to the golf course front desk, pay a NT$20 insurance fee, and complete registration to receive a spectator sticker before entering the course. Spectators must walk strictly on the cart paths; riding in golf carts is strictly prohibited, and the club does not provide inter-hole shuttle services. For safety reasons, children under the age of 6 and pets are prohibited from entering the tournament grounds.

The final two rounds of exciting competition will be broadcast via delayed video streaming, premiering online starting at 16:00 on August 3 and August 4. This year's broadcasting platforms include the TPGA Facebook and YouTube channels, Yahoo Sports, the TPGA official website, the LINE platform (Golfourit), and the Intelligent Sports Channel (Zhi Lin TV). In addition, Golf Media—Taiwan's sole course digital media network—will broadcast the event across 20 golf courses island-wide.