Round 1 November 4, 2026 Yu Sung-po fired a seven-under-par 65, highlighted by an eagle and six birdies, to take the first-round lead at the Da Jia Charity Open, which teed off today (November 4) at CCK Golf Club. The tournament is the eighth and final event of the 2026 CHAU-SHI Series and also marks the conclusion of this year's Taiwan PGA Tour season. Defending champion Huang Yi-tseng and Chang Chien Ko-yen both carded 67s to share second place, two strokes behind the leader. Four players, including American Shotaro Ban, Chen Hui-hung, Chang Wei-lun, and Su Chin-hung, were tied for fourth place after shooting identical rounds of 68. In the amateur division, Huang Yu-lung posted a 69 to share eighth place overall with seven professionals, making him the leading amateur among the 10 competing in the tournament. The 72-hole tournament features four rounds of stroke play, with a total purse of NT$3 million. A field of 120 players from seven countries and regions, comprising 110 professionals and 10 amateurs, is competing for the title and the NT$500,000 winner's prize. Huang Yi-tseng is seeking to defend his championship. This is the second consecutive year that the Da Jia Charity Association has served as the title sponsor and co-organizer of a Taiwan PGA Tour event. As the season finale, the tournament provides players with their final opportunity to compete for the money titles and top-three positions on both the Taiwan PGA Tour and CHAU-SHI Series money lists. The tournament is held under the overall title sponsorship of Mr. Wong Chau-shi, Honorary Chairman of the Mercuries Group, and organized by the Taiwan Professional Golfers' Association (TPGA), with the Da Jia Charity Association serving as the event title sponsor and co-organizer, and CCK Golf Club as the supporting venue. This marks the association's second collaboration with TPGA in organizing a men's professional golf tournament in Taiwan. First-round leader Yu Sung-po recorded one eagle, six birdies, and one bogey. After his round, he said that every aspect of his game had performed consistently well, particularly his putting, with excellent distance control and accurate reads allowing him to capitalize on birdie opportunities. His driving was also solid, hitting 11 fairways, while his iron play helped him find 13 greens in regulation, with his approach shots landing largely where he intended. On the par-five 13th hole, Yu reached the green in two shots and sank a 25-foot eagle putt. He also holed a 20-foot birdie putt on the 18th, his second-longest successful birdie putt of the day. Other highlights included 10-foot birdie putts on the first and eighth holes. On the par-three 11th, he saved par with an up-and-down, holing a 10-foot putt after his chip shot. He needed just 26 putts throughout the round. Known for his powerful driving, Yu averages more than 300 yards off the tee. When he finds the fairway, he can comfortably reach most par-five greens in two shots. On par-four holes, his length often leaves him with a short wedge approach, creating numerous birdie opportunities. Chang Chien Ko-yen also enjoyed an excellent day on the greens, recording just 26 putts in a bogey-free round of five-under-par 67. His accurate putting and distance control were complemented by sharp short-game play. He made birdies on the sixth and ninth holes following precise chip shots, completing the front nine in 33 strokes. On the back nine, he converted birdie putts from six feet on the 15th and nine feet on the 18th to shoot 34. Despite driving into the trees on the right side of the eighth fairway, Chang recovered with his second shot to the front of the green and successfully saved par with a chip and a putt. He also narrowly missed a 13-foot birdie opportunity on the par-five 16th. Chang hit 10 fairways and 12 greens in regulation, maintaining a consistent performance throughout the round. Currently ranked 46th on the Taiwan PGA Tour's annual money list, Chang hopes to finish the season inside the top 35 with a strong result this week. He turned professional in 2023 and plans to compete in the China Tour Qualifying School next month. Defending champion Huang Yi-tseng carded six birdies against one bogey for a five-under-par 67, with his iron play and putting combining to produce a strong opening round. He hit 16 greens in regulation and recorded 29 putts. Three of his six birdies came on par-five holes. Although his approach shots on the 13th and 16th found greenside bunkers, he recovered successfully, leaving himself a conceded putt on the 13th and converting a 15-foot birdie putt on the 16th. On the par-five seventh, he made birdie with a nine-foot putt. Two of his other birdies also came from nine feet, while he converted a 15-foot putt on the sixth. Huang said he had another five or six birdie opportunities from within 15 feet but was unable to convert them. He missed only two greens in regulation and managed to save par on both occasions. On the second hole, his approach finished near the green, approximately 15 yards from the hole, and he saved par with two putts after reaching the green. On the par-three 17th, his tee shot came up short, but he chipped onto the green and sank a 13-foot par putt. Chen Hui-hung also posted a four-under-par 68, making five birdies and one bogey. His putting played a major role in his performance, as he needed only 25 putts. His solid iron play created several birdie opportunities, with three of his birdies coming from putts of six feet or less. On the 11th hole, he chipped in directly from 12 yards for birdie. On the par-five 13th, his second shot landed in a bunker, but he recovered onto the green with his third shot and sank a 12-foot birdie putt. Chen's short game was also effective throughout the day. On the second and third holes, he saved par with chip shots from eight and 15 yards, respectively. His only bogey came on the par-four 15th, where his second shot fell short of the green. After chipping onto the putting surface, he was left with a difficult six-foot putt and needed two putts to finish the hole. Chen hit 12 fairways during the round. Competition for the CHAU-SHI Series money title and the top three positions remains particularly intense. According to the latest standings, Chan Shih-chang, currently ranked second, is the only player with a realistic chance of overtaking money leader Wang Wei-hsuan. Wang currently leads the CHAU-SHI Series money list with NT$1.538 million, followed by Chan with NT$1.2725 million, a difference of NT$265,500. Wang is not competing this week as he is in Japan participating in the Japan Golf Tour qualifying tournament. A victory this week would allow Chan to overtake Wang and claim the CHAU-SHI Series money title. However, if Chan fails to win, Wang will be crowned the 2026 CHAU-SHI Series money leader. Hung Chien-yao currently occupies third place with NT$753,866, followed by Peng Hsiung in fourth with NT$723,857, Mark in fifth with NT$697,757, and Ho Yu-cheng in sixth with NT$695,200. On the Taiwan PGA Tour's overall annual money list, Hung Chien-yao leads with NT$11,944,754, while Wang Wei-hsuan sits second with NT$4,447,287. Given the substantial gap between the two players and Wang's absence from this week's tournament, Hung has already secured the 2026 Taiwan PGA Tour money title. The CHAU-SHI Series also offers a special annual money leader award. The player who finishes atop the CHAU-SHI Series money list will receive an additional NT$250,000 bonus sponsored by Mr. Lin Kuo-er, Chairman of Hong Lin Construction, along with an exemption into the following year's Mercuries Taiwan Masters. Meanwhile, Mr. Lin Jui-chang, Chairman of Taiwan Fu Hsing Industrial Co., Ltd., is providing bonus prizes for the Taiwan PGA Tour's annual money leader and top three finishers for the eighth consecutive year. This is also the fifth consecutive year that the top three finishers will receive NT$500,000, NT$300,000, and NT$200,000, respectively. The tournament field consists of 120 players representing seven countries and regions: Hong Kong, Italy, Japan, Malaysia, Thailand, the United States, and Chinese Taipei. The field includes 24 overseas professionals, 86 Taiwanese professionals, and 10 Taiwanese amateurs. Japan accounts for the largest contingent of overseas players, with 14 participants. The Da Jia Charity Association is a legally established, nationwide nonprofit charitable organization dedicated to promoting public welfare and encouraging acts of kindness and generosity. By bringing together individuals willing to contribute either financially or through volunteer service, the association upholds the spirit of empathy and mutual assistance, treating the suffering of others as its own. Its mission includes promoting social welfare, moral education, and charitable activities. The association provides assistance to disadvantaged groups, elderly people living alone, and children and young people in need, offering educational support, daily necessities, and psychological care. It also cooperates with government agencies and other organizations in implementing social welfare programs and public-interest initiatives. The CHAU-SHI Series was initiated by Mr. Wong Chau-shi, one of the founders of Mercuries & Associates and Honorary Chairman of the Mercuries Group. In 2021, the COVID-19 pandemic caused a significant reduction in the number of Taiwan PGA Tour tournaments and overall prize money. In response, Mr. Wong personally provided title sponsorship for six tournaments, contributing NT$2 million to each event, for a total of NT$12 million. His support helped establish the foundation of the 2021 Taiwan PGA Tour schedule. Now in its sixth consecutive year, the CHAU-SHI Series continues under the same sponsorship model, with Mr. Wong contributing NT$1.5 million in prize money to each tournament. The 2026 series consists of eight events. Following the first two rounds, the top 50 players based on aggregate scores will advance to the final two rounds. All participating amateurs will be exempt from the cut and will advance to the final two rounds to compete for the amateur division title. The professional champion will receive NT$500,000, while the runner-up will earn NT$250,000. CCK Golf Club, the host venue of the Da Jia Charity Open, is a 50-year-old golf course featuring 18 holes, a par of 72, and a total length of 7,140 yards. Although the course is relatively long and its fairways are lined with trees, it generally favors long hitters who can maintain accuracy off the tee. The flat terrain and dry conditions allow additional bounce and roll, making it easier for powerful players to approach the greens with shorter clubs. However, the elevated greens and surrounding rough will still demand precise approach shots and careful distance control. The tournament also features special hole-in-one prizes. Hole-in-One Prizes For holes No. 4, 11, and 17, CCK Golf Club will award NT$20,000 for each hole-in-one. In addition, Da An Group will offer a complimentary one-night stay in the Presidential Suite at Lishan Guest House for a hole-in-one on any hole. The prize is available without restrictions on the number of holes-in-one or recipients and may be redeemed on either weekdays or holidays. Spectators will not be permitted to follow players onto the course during the four tournament rounds. Public access will be restricted to designated viewing areas near the teeing grounds of holes No. 1 and 10 and the greens of holes No. 9 and 18. Highlights from the final two rounds will be edited into two 60-minute programs, scheduled for broadcast at 4:00 p.m. on November 19 and 20, respectively. This year's tournament coverage will be available on the Taiwan Professional Golfers' Association's official Facebook page, Zhi Lin Sports Channel, and YouTube. Fans can also follow tournament news and updates through the TPGA official website, Golfourit on LINE, LINE TODAY, and Yahoo Sports.2026 CHAU-SHI Series - Da Jia Charity Open
