2026 CHAU-SHI Series Chasing Dreams Open Round 2 September 2, 2026 The seventh event of the 2026 CHAU-SHI Series—the Chasing Dreams Open, featuring a total prize purse of NT$3 million—held its second round today (September 2) at The Royal Kuan-Hsi Golf Club. Shen Wei-cheng carded nine birdies and zero bogeys for a stellar 9-under-par 63, while Chen Yu-yu shot a 64. Both players share the lead at a two-round total of 14-under-par 130. Taiwanese player Li Jui-shen shot a 4-under-par 68, bringing his two-round total to 13-under-par 131 to sit in third place. Fellow Taiwanese golfer Shapiyate Mako carded a 66 for a total of 132, moving into sole possession of fourth place. Defending champion Chang Wei-lun fired a 64 and Chan Shih-chang posted a 68, with both players tied for fifth at 133. American player Justin Sui, Shotaro Ban, and Taiwan's Tsai Shang-kai shot rounds of 66, 71, and 67 respectively, ending tied for seventh at 134 overall. At the conclusion of the second round, the cut line fell at 3-under-par 141, with a total of 50 players advancing to the weekend finals. The four-round, 72-hole tournament runs through September 4, featuring 133 players (124 professionals and 9 amateurs) from five countries: Canada, Japan, Thailand, the United States, and Taiwan. The champion will take home NT$500,000, and the runner-up will earn NT$250,000. The tournament is title-sponsored individually by Wong Chau-shi, Honorary Chairman of the Mercuries Group. The Royal Kuan-Hsi Golf Club and Green Forest Enterprise Co., Ltd. serve as co-title sponsors, with the Taiwan Professional Golf Association (TPGA) as the organizer and The Royal Kuan-Hsi Golf Club as the co-organizer. Shen Wei-cheng displayed pinpoint accuracy with his long and iron shots today, missing only a single green in regulation while constantly creating birdie opportunities. He carded nine birdies and no bogeys, capitalizing on all four par-5s. His longest birdie putt of the day came on the par-4 12th hole from 21 feet, with the rest ranging from 6 to 9 feet, though he narrowly missed an 8-foot birdie chance on the par-3 17th. Shen required 29 putts—four fewer than yesterday—and missed only two fairways, with his wayward drives resting safely in the first cut without major trouble. He only needed his wedge on two holes. He noted that his long game clicked exceptionally well today and his putting felt solid, attributing his success to intensive putting practice over recent weeks following poor performances in prior events. Chen Yu-yu also caught fire with his putter, collecting 10 birdies against two bogeys. He birdied all four par-5s and sank three impressive long-range birdie putts from 18, 21, and 24 feet, while the rest were within 8 feet. His only blemish was a three-putt bogey on the par-3 12th. Chen pointed out that although his iron play wasn't as sharp as yesterday, he still hit 17 greens in regulation and putted well with 29 putts. Combined with a great swing rhythm and the confidence to swing fully, his overall flow felt seamless and boosted his focus on the course. Teeing off in the morning under favorable weather conditions from the 10th tee, Li Jui-shen carded five birdies and one bogey. He noted that his driving, iron play, and putting were merely average compared to yesterday's stellar outing. With 32 putts—seven more than the previous day—his score wasn't as dazzling, though he considered it a stable and acceptable performance. Li also hit 17 greens in regulation today, converting two-on, two-putt birdies on the par-5 8th and 11th holes. However, he missed a 6-foot birdie putt after a wayward drive into the left rough on the par-5 4th, and three-putted the par-5 18th after reaching in two. His longest converted birdie putts measured 9 and 11 feet. Shapiyate Mako posted an eagle, eight birdies, and four bogeys, fueled by sharp short-game execution and 26 putts. His accurate wedge play from within 100 yards hit 12 greens in regulation, generating numerous scoring chances. He reached the green in two on the par-5 11th hole and holed a 21-foot putt for an eagle. After collecting four birdies on his front nine, he caught fire on the back nine with four consecutive birdies from the 15th to 18th holes, all from 6 to 9 feet, alongside an 18-foot birdie on the 1st hole. Steady, straight driving paired with precise approach shots propelled his strong round. Defending champion Chang Wei-lun delivered a brilliant scorecard featuring an eagle, seven birdies, and a single bogey. Starting from the 1st hole, his opening drive drifted slightly and could not be found, resulting in his lone bogey. He rebounded with balanced play across all clubs, hitting 12 greens and leading the field with a stellar 22 putts. On the closing par-5 18th hole, Chang struck a 237-yard second shot with a 7-iron onto the green to an uphill 12-foot position, reading a sweeping left-to-right break to sink the eagle putt cleanly. He also birdied the other three par-5s, alongside an 18-foot birdie on the 7th and a 12-foot birdie on the 17th. He credited a newly swapped putter for helping him execute his intended lines smoothly. Chan Shih-chang maintained his steady form with five birdies and a bogey. While his driver and irons performed well, his putting lacked momentum with 28 putts. He noted that he created plenty of chances but failed to convert several putts inside 6 to 9 feet, with his longest birdie coming from 12 feet on the 3rd hole. Half-American player Justin Sui also putted well with 26 putts, offsetting average driving and chipping with eight birdies and two bogeys. His card included three par-5 birdies, three medium-range birdies from 10 to 15 feet, two short conversions from 3 and 7 feet, and three clutch par saves orchestrated by his short game. At just 21 years old, Sui—whose father is Chinese—speaks fluent northern-accented Mandarin. Having played golf for 13 years and turned professional last year, he secured his maiden title at the China Tour's Strait Cup last December and maintains a busy schedule competing across the China Tour, Taiwan Tour, and Guangzhou Tour. This year marks the third consecutive year the tournament has integrated a charitable component. Led by Lin Kuo-er, Chairman of Green Forest Enterprise, and enthusiastically supported by Liao Nien-chi, Chairman of The Royal Kuan-Hsi Golf Club, the philanthropic platform continues to flourish within this professional golf tournament. True to Chairman Lin's motto, "Kindness is contagious, and good deeds spread," the charity initiative—launched in 2024—has seen growing contributions year after year. The overwhelming outpouring of love and support has inspired Chairman Lin to commit to continuing the initiative next year, following a total of NT$1.64 million raised in 2024, NT$2.18 million last year, and NT$2.49 million this year. Late Chairman Liao Wan-ying of The Royal Kuan-Hsi Golf Club was a lifelong supporter of both men's and women's professional golf in Taiwan. Continuing this legacy 23 years later, the club partnered with the TPGA in 2022 to host Taiwan Tour events, fulfilling its corporate social responsibility to promote domestic golf development by serving as a single-tournament title sponsor for the fifth consecutive year. Green Forest Enterprise Chairman Lin Kuo-er returns as a co-title sponsor for this event. Having supported the tournament for five straight years, Chairman Lin brought his three-year experience of running women's charity golf events into the Chasing Dreams Open starting in 2024, marking his seventh year integrating a charitable platform into professional golf to give back to society together. The CHAU-SHI Series was initiated by Wong Chau-shi, co-founder of Mercuries & Associates and Honorary Chairman of the Mercuries Group. In 2021, due to the impact of the pandemic, the number of Taiwan Tour events and total prize money shrank drastically. He stepped forward to personally title-sponsor six special tournaments with NT$2 million each, totaling NT$12 million, laying the foundational structure for the 2021 Taiwan Tour. This has continued for six consecutive years under the same model as the CHAU-SHI Series, with each event sponsored at NT$1.5 million this year across eight total events. The CHAU-SHI Series features a separate Order of Merit special award: the season's prize money leader will receive an additional NT$250,000 provided by Lin Kuo-er, Chairman of Hung Lin Construction Co., Ltd., along with an exemption into the following year's Taiwan Mercuries Masters. Special tournament awards include: Hole-in-One Prizes: Holes 3, 7, 12, and 14 offer a club cash prize of NT$20,000 provided by The Royal Kuan-Hsi Golf Club. Additionally, hole 3 offers a complimentary accommodation voucher for the Ambassador Hotel Taipei or Hsinchu (choice of one). The Lishan Guest House (Grand Formosa Lishan) offers a complimentary one-night stay in a Presidential Suite, valid for weekdays and weekends, sponsored by the Da-An Group. This award is not restricted by hole count or number of recipients. Measuring 7,026 yards, The Royal Kuan-Hsi Golf Club features significant green undulations and heavy grain, making putting the ultimate key to success. Precision and touch around the greenside chipping areas will also present a stern test for the players' skills. Spectators are permitted on the course only during Rounds 1 and 2. Spectators must pay a NT$30 cleaning service fee, fill out registration details at the front desk to receive a spectator pass, walk strictly on the cart paths, and are strictly prohibited from riding in golf carts or utilizing inter-hole transport. For safety reasons, children under 6 and pets are not permitted on the course. Highlights of the final two rounds will be broadcast in a 60-minute summary program on September 15 and 16 at 4:00 PM. Broadcast platforms include the TPGA Facebook page, Zhilin Sports, and YouTube, while related tournament news can be tracked anytime via the TPGA official website, LINE platforms (Golfourit and LINE Today), and Yahoo Sports.
