2025 CHAU-SHI Series
Mizuno Open
Round 2 Press Release
2025/6/6
The 2025 CHAU-SHI Series – Mizuno Open, with a total purse of NT$3 million, held its second round today (June 6) at Bombax Golf Club in Tainan. Chang Wei-lun continued his outstanding play, carding a five-under-par 67 for a two-round total of 130, 14 under par, maintaining his solo lead. 2023 champion Hung Chien-yao found his touch again, shooting a 65 for a total of 133, placing him temporarily in second.
Japanese player Yuki Kajimura excelled with his short game and putting, shooting a six-under-par 66 for a total of 134, 10 under par, putting him in third place. Rookie professional Hsieh Ting-wei turned in a 68 for a total of 135, currently alone in fourth.
Taiwan’s Shapiyat Mako carded a 70 for a two-round total of 136, temporarily in fifth place.
After the completion of the first round at 7:00 AM, the second round started at 7:50 AM. Located in the Dongshan District of Tainan, the course experienced only a brief afternoon drizzle, with otherwise favorable weather, allowing the second round to finish smoothly before dark.
Chang Wei-lun posted six birdies and one bogey today. His greens-in-regulation rate dropped slightly compared to yesterday’s error-free performance, missing two greens, and he had one more putt at 29 total. However, he hit 11 fairways—two more than yesterday—and maintained overall consistency across all clubs, resulting in another excellent round. His six birdies included two on par-5 holes, both achieved with one chip and one putt. On the par-3 3rd and 17th holes, he made birdie putts from 7–8 feet. On the par-4 12th hole, he holed a 6-foot birdie putt. On the final hole, the par-4 18th, a strong tee shot landed just off the green, and he chipped and one-putted for birdie. His lone bogey came on the par-4 14th hole, where he three-putted.
He noted that aside from using his driver, he also opted for a mini-driver (utility wood) on some tee shots, and only failed to hit the fairway on three holes. His iron play was solid, and putting acceptable. “The greens were slower today due to yesterday’s rain. After noon, the grass grew quickly, making them even slower, which made gauging pace difficult. Overall, though, it was still a smooth round,” he said.
Last year, Chang Wei-lun won the opening CHAU-SHI Series event, the Chang Hwa Open, and also the Wealthy Family Open on the Taiwan Tour. He ranked second in the CHAU-SHI Series season money list and finished runner-up in last year’s Mizuno Open.
Hung Chien-yao recorded one eagle, six birdies, and one bogey. He attributed his good performance to a high greens-in-regulation rate, solid drives with a new driver, and consistently good putting. He said that over the past year, his mindset had improved, and he had continuously adjusted his technique and feel. “After discussing with my coaches from the U.S. and Taiwan this week, I effectively applied what I found into my game. I hope to keep it up!”
On the par-5 5th hole, he drove into the fairway and then used a 5-wood to hit a 240-yard second shot onto the green. From 45 feet, he made the eagle putt. On the other par-5s, the 9th and 16th holes, he chipped and putted for birdie. His other four birdies were the result of accurate putting. His only bogey came on the 7th hole due to a three-putt. He had 27 putts today, hit 15 greens in regulation, and 12 fairways.
Currently in third, Yuki Kajimura made seven birdies and one bogey today. His precise short game and putting led to several great shots. On the par-4 18th hole, his tee shot landed on the fairway, and he chipped onto the green for a tap-in birdie. On the par-4 3rd, he holed a 33-foot birdie putt. On the par-4 6th, from 40 yards out, he chipped in for birdie.
In his first year on the Taiwan Tour, he said the greens were “very, very slow” today. Nevertheless, he had only 25 putts and hit 13 greens in regulation, helping him produce a strong score.
Hsieh Ting-wei carded six birdies and two bogeys. He said today’s performance was similar to yesterday’s—iron play was average, and tee shots not ideal—but putting saved him. With 24 putts, he made five birdies. On the par-3 11th hole, he chipped in from over 10 meters. On the par-4 10th, after driving into the water, he took a penalty stroke and then missed the green with his third shot from 80 yards. However, from about 10 meters off the green, he made a one-putt for par—a highlight of the day.
As a rookie professional, he won the opening event of the ThreeBond Challenge Tour at Bombax on April 17 and now seeks his first win on the Taiwan Tour.
Mako shot a 33 with four birdies and one bogey on his first nine (holes 10–18), but ran into trouble on the back nine. On the 1st hole, his tee shot went far right, resulting in a double bogey. He then three-putted the 2nd hole for a bogey, dropping three shots in two holes. However, he steadied himself and birdied both par-5s, finishing the back nine with a 37.
He said he continued to use a 2-iron off the tee and it worked well except for the first hole. His chipping was okay, but he was not satisfied with his putting—28 putts today (compared to 25 yesterday). “I missed a lot of birdie putts within 12 feet. The greens got slower and slower on the back nine, making it difficult to find the right pace and force.”
After two rounds, the cut was set at 143, one under par. A total of 52 players advanced to the final two rounds.
This four-round, 72-hole tournament runs through June 8. A total of 131 players from five countries are participating, including 125 professionals—92 from Taiwan, 24 from Japan (the largest foreign contingent), five from Thailand—and six Taiwanese amateurs. The winner will receive NT$500,000, and the runner-up NT$250,000.
This is the second leg of this year’s CHAU-SHI Series and the fourth event on the Taiwan Tour.
The CHAU-SHI Series, launched in 2021 by Wong Chau-shi, Honorary Chairman of the Mercuries Group, has now entered its fifth consecutive year. Taiwan Mizuno is the title sponsor of this event, organized by The PGA of Taiwan (TPGA), with Bombax Golf Club as the major sponsor and co-organizer. Both Mizuno Taiwan and Bombax have supported the event as title and major sponsors for five straight years.
The CHAU-SHI Series was initiated by Wong Chau-shi, one of the founders of Mercuries & Associates. In 2021, due to the pandemic, the Taiwan Tour experienced a significant reduction in events and prize money. Wong personally sponsored six tournaments that year, contributing NT$2 million per event—a total of NT$12 million. This formed the foundation of the Taiwan Tour’s 2021 revival. Now in its fifth year, the CHAU-SHI Series continues under the same format and sponsorship amount. This year’s CHAU-SHI Series has increased from eight events to ten, contributing to a total of 20 tournaments on the Taiwan Tour—four more than last year.
The CHAU-SHI Series also features a special prize for its season money leader. The leading earner on the CHAU-SHI Series will receive an additional NT$200,000 from Lin Kuo-er, Chairman of Red Forest Construction, and earn a spot in the following year’s Mercuries Taiwan Masters.
The Aoyama and Lushui nines at Bombax Golf Club have a combined length of 7,182 yards. The course favors long hitters (last year’s winning score was -26), but precision with wedge shots around 100 yards, and reading green speed, grain, and slope, are all equally important and challenging.
Special Prizes During the Tournament
Hole-in-One Prize
At holes 2 and 8 (Aoyama Course), and holes 11 and 17 (Lushui Course), pre-arranged sponsor prizes and a one-year short-term course membership are available. There is no limit to the number of recipients, and both professionals and amateurs are eligible.
At the 17th hole, Tung Hui Watch Company is offering a Bell & Ross watch valued at NT$168,000. The first professional to score a hole-in-one during any of the four tournament rounds will receive it.
Unlimited recipients and holes—Da An Group is offering one night of free accommodation in the Presidential Suite of the Lishan Guesthouse, valid on both weekdays and holidays.
Course Record Prize
(Aoyama and Lushui Courses) – Previously held by Chang Che-yu with a score of 66. The course will award NT$20,000 to the new record-holder.
Low Round Prizes for the Final Two Rounds
SOCH Furniture and DDSleep are offering NT$10,000 each for the lowest round on June 7 (Round 3) and June 8 (Round 4). In case of a tie, the prize will be split equally.
The final two rounds of the tournament will be broadcast via recorded highlights and streamed online at 4:00 PM on June 17 and 18. Broadcast platforms include the official Facebook page of The PGA of Taiwan, Smart Sports Channel, and YouTube. Related news will also be available on the TPGA official website, LINE platform Golfourit, LINE Today, and Yahoo Sports.
Spectators are welcome free of charge. Visitors must pay a NT$20 cleaning fee at the reception desk and fill out a form at the starting station to receive a spectator pass. All spectators must walk along the cart path—riding in golf carts is strictly prohibited, and no shuttle service is available between holes. For safety reasons, children under six and pets are not allowed on the course. Golf fans are encouraged to come witness the exciting performances of emerging professional talent during the final two rounds.
