2025 CHAU-SHI Series
Da Jia Charity Open
Round 3
2025/7/4
The fourth leg of the 2025 CHAU-SHI Series—the Da Jia Charity Open with a total purse of NT$3 million—continued today (July 4) at CCK Golf Club in Taichung with the third round. Despite the stifling heat, players battled on. Huang Yi-tseng shot an 8-under-par 63 to claim the daily low-round prize of NT$10,000 from Diandiansleep, setting his personal lowest single-round score. After three rounds, he leads outright at 17 under par, 199 total, rising from a tie for seventh and carrying a two-stroke advantage into tomorrow’s final round, where he will vie for his first career win on the Taiwan Tour.
Liu Yu-jui carded a 64, Teng Kao posted a 67, and Chang Che-yu and Japan’s Ryo Noro each scored 69, leaving all four tied for second at 15 under par, 201 total, two strokes behind Huang. Ho Chin-hung shot 69 for a total of 203, and is currently alone in sixth, four strokes back.
Chen Wei-sheng struggled with his irons today, posting a 3-over 75; his three-round total now stands at 10 under par, 206, slipping from the lead to a tie for 10th. The only amateur to make the cut, Chen Liang-yu, shot 74 and is currently tied for 42nd at 2 under par, 214 total, on the pro leaderboard.
Tomorrow’s final round will again use split tees from holes 1 and 10, with the first group teeing off at 7:00 a.m. and the last at 8:20 a.m. The round concludes around 1:00 p.m., followed by the awards ceremony.
Today’s weather in Taichung’s Qingshui District remained extremely oppressive, with temperatures ranging from 30 to 37 °C. Many players were visibly drained by the midday heat!
Huang Yi-tseng delivered his best-ever round: eagle plus seven birdies, no bogeys—32 on the front nine (four birdies) and 31 on the back nine (one eagle and three birdies). He said his putting (26 putts) was sharper than yesterday, and he struck 12 fairways and hit 15 greens—both improvements over the second round. Notably, on the par-5 16th, he hit a 272-yard 3-wood to the edge of the green and sank an 18-foot eagle putt. His birdies came from a mix of strong tee shots, chips, and reads ranging from 8 to 15 feet.
He said his final-round strategy will be simple: “Hit fairways and greens, then one- or two-putt for birdies.”
Liu Yu-jui shot 30 on the front nine (eagle + four birdies) and 34 on the back (three birdies, one bogey). He credited precision in putting and driving—24 putts tied for the fewest of the day—and said his long and mid-irons were solid. His eagle came via a 58-degree wedge from 49 yards on the 6th. His longest birdie putt was from 17 feet on the 14th. Wind misreads caused his lone bogey on the 17th. He noted that this is his fifth straight tournament, with travel fatigue and heat catching up to him; stamina remains a major factor heading into the final round.
Kao Teng posted six birdies and one bogey, including both par-5s. He made two long birdie putts—18 feet on the 3rd and 24 feet on the 6th—and chipped in for par on a couple of errant drives. He said the midday heat made him feel lightheaded—his only bogey came on the 18th. His strategy mirrors Huang’s: hit fairways and greens, then stay simple and one- or two-putt.
Chang Che-yu shot 69 with six birdies and three bogeys. He struck 11 greens and took 25 putts. Most birdie chances came on par-5s and his 18-foot putt on the 8th. Bogeys stemmed from a three-putt on the 6th and two missed chips. Holes 2 and 18 each required a chip for par. He notes that heat could be decisive tomorrow; his goal is to make birdies to stay in contention.
Ryo Noro also carded 6 birdies and 3 bogeys, hitting 10 fairways and 12 greens, with 28 putts. His longest birdie putt was 13 feet on the 11th. Two bogeys came via missed putts. He believes putting will be crucial tomorrow and wants to stay close to flags to capitalize.
This event is personally title-sponsored by Mercuries Group Honorary Chairman Wong Chau-shi, jointly hosted by the Da Jia Charity Association and the PGA of Taiwan (TPGA), and co-organized by CCK Golf Club.
The Da Jia Charity Association is a legally established national nonprofit foundation that mobilizes charitable giving and volunteerism under the spirit of “sharing others’ hunger and rescuing others’ peril.” It supports disadvantaged communities, isolated seniors, and children in need through education, wellbeing, and material assistance, while collaborating with government and NGOs on welfare programs.
The CHAU-SHI Series, launched by Wong Chau-shi of Mercuries Group, returned in 2021 after donation-backed shortages during the pandemic. With six NT$2 million personal sponsorships (NT$12 million total), it established the tour’s foundation. Now running its fifth consecutive year, the Series expanded from eight to ten events this year, filling out the TPGA schedule to twenty tournaments.
A special season-long money-leader bonus of NT$200,000 is offered by Hung Lin Construction Chairman Lin Kuo-er, along with an invitation to the following year’s Mercuries Taiwan Masters.
Wu Fong Golf Club, the tournament venue, is nearly fifty years old. Its par-72, 7,140-yard layout benefits long hitters under dry conditions, but the elevated greens and thick surrounds demand precision in approach shots. This week’s oppressive heat further tests players’ endurance and focus.
Special awards include:
Hole-in-one on holes 4, 11, or 17: NT$20,000 from the club plus NT$100,000 from Da Jia Charity Association Chairman Liao Chi-you.
Hole-in-one on hole 11: Bell & Ross watch (NT$168,000) from Tung Hui Watch Company for the first ace by a professional.
Any hole-in-one: one-night presidential suite at Lishan Guesthouse, courtesy of Da An Group.
Lowest rounds in Rounds 3 & 4: NT$10,000 each from SOCH Furniture | Diandiansleep (split in case of ties).
Free athletic treatment stations provided during Round 3 & 4 (July 4–5).
The course is closed to spectators during play; only tee boxes on holes 1 & 10 and greens on holes 9 & 18 are accessible.
Final two rounds will be recorded and trimmed into 60-minute highlight shows airing at 4:00 p.m. on July 15 and 16, with coverage streaming via TPGA’s Facebook, VL Sports, and YouTube. News updates will also be available on the TPGA website, LINE Golfourit, LINE Today, and Yahoo Sports.
