2026 HCT ADT Open Round 3 July 23, 2026 The 2026 HCT ADT Open completed its third round today (July 23) at the Hsinfeng Golf Club in Hsinchu County. Taiwan’s Lu Wei-chih delivered a stellar performance, wielding a precise putter to card nine birdies and zero bogeys for a magnificent 9-under-par 63. This brought his three-round total to 15-under-par 201, propelling him into the sole lead. Young Taiwanese player Shapiyate Mako shot a 69, bringing his three-round total to 11-under-par 205 to sit in second place, four strokes behind. Tomorrow's final round will feature the contenders battling for the championship trophy and the USD $21,000 (approximately NT$67.2 million/NT$672,000) winner's share. Taiwanese standout Chang Wei-lun also carded a 69, bringing his three-round total to 10-under-par 206 to sit in third place, five strokes behind Lu. Tsai Tsung-yu scored a hole-in-one on the 15th hole from 174 yards using a 7-iron, earning a NT$20,000 cash prize from Hsinfeng Golf Club, a complimentary one-night stay in the Presidential Suite at Lishan Guest House (valid for weekdays and weekends alike) from the Da-An Group, and a SEVENFRIDAY watch valued at NT$55,000 from Dong Huei Watch Co. This marks the fifth hole-in-one of his professional career. Tsai carded a 68 today, putting him alongside Su Chin-hung—who also shot a 69—at a three-round total of 207 to tie for fourth place, six strokes behind the leader. Lu Wei-chih recorded nine birdies and no bogeys, noting that it has been a long time since he posted a bogey-free round with such a stellar score (his personal career-low is a 10-under 61). Beyond his exceptional putting, his driving, iron play, and chipping all clicked into place. He shared that his momentum began with a 3-foot birdie putt on the 2nd hole, which gave him a huge boost in confidence because his swing mechanics, contact, and direction matched his exact intentions. Fueled by a hot putter, he reeled off three straight birdies from holes 2 to 4 and back-to-back birdies on holes 8 and 9, all from distances of 9 to 14 feet. He kept his rhythm going on the back nine with four more birdies, highlighted by a 12-footer on the 10th hole, while the rest were tap-ins close to the pin. Additionally, on the par-4 6th hole, a misjudged chip left him an 18-foot par putt on the green, which he successfully drained—one of the highlights of his day. Even when his drives missed the fairway on three occasions, he relied on flawless up-and-downs to save par, securing his bogey-free scorecard. Looking ahead to tomorrow, he plans to stick to the same strategy used over the first three rounds: keeping his drives straight down the fairway, hitting the greens cleanly, and maintaining a precise touch on the putter. Mako posted five birdies and two bogeys. He revealed after the round that while his swing felt good, he began experiencing physical discomfort. His front nine went well as he carded three birdies—highlighted by a 12-footer on the 2nd hole alongside two close tap-ins—against a single bogey. However, he suffered from heat exhaustion on the back nine, which drained his concentration and left him feeling dizzy during drives and putts. Despite the struggle, he fought hard to finish the round, adding two more birdies on the par-5s while dropping just one more bogey. He finished with 26 putts thanks to a solid day on the greens, though his driving struggled as he hit only four fairways. Fortunately, he managed to find 11 greens in regulation. Trailing by four strokes heading into the final day, he still has a mathematical chance at the title and plans to prioritize stability tomorrow, particularly keeping his drives on the short grass. Chang Wei-lun tallied six birdies against a double bogey and a bogey. He felt he played well overall with consistent ball-striking across all clubs, highlighted by a stellar downhill 18-footer for birdie on the 3rd hole, with most of his other birdies coming via up-and-downs. However, consecutive mistakes with his chipping on the 6th hole led to a double bogey, and a misread on the 18th green green-side putt thwarted a final birdie opportunity, leaving him frustrated. Trailing by five strokes, he acknowledged that a come-from-behind victory tomorrow is an uphill battle, but in golf anything can happen, and he intends to give it his absolute best. 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 are competing. 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. 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.
