2025 CHAU-SHI Series - Din Yue Open
Round 4
2025/7/19
The CHAU-SHI Series – Din Yue Open, with a total prize purse of NT$3 million, concluded its final round today at Wu Fong Golf Course in Changhua. The competition was as unpredictable as the weather and fiercely contested. Trailing by one stroke, Wang Wei-hsuan shot a 2-under-par 70 in regulation play, bringing his four-round total to 7-under-par 281 to tie with Liu Yong-hua and Chan Shih-chang. In the ensuing three-way playoff on the first extra hole, Wang birdied to defeat the other two players, who both made par, claiming the championship trophy and the NT$500,000 winner’s prize.
Liu Yong-hua, who entered the day with a one-stroke lead, carded a 71, while Chan Shih-chang shot a 70. Both finished tied for second place, each earning NT$205,000.
This marks Wang Wei-hsuan’s seventh professional victory (he turned pro in 2019) and his second CHAU-SHI Series win this year. His previous victory came at the CHAU-SHI Series – Nan Pao Open on June 28, also secured on the first hole of a five-man playoff.
Wang Wei-hsuan said he was thrilled to win again in a playoff and expressed his gratitude to the title sponsor, organizers, the host club, and all staff. He also gave special thanks to his sponsors Fubon Financial Holding, Yeangder Group, Tenten Construction, and his family for their support. “I really enjoyed everything about this tournament and look forward to coming back next year to defend my title,” he said.
Chang Wei-lun and Hsieh Ting-wei both shot 69, finishing with a four-round total of 6-under-par 282 to share fourth place.
Amateur Lai Yu-yang carded a 72 for a 294 total over four rounds, earning the amateur title and finishing tied for 32nd on the professional leaderboard. The 20-year-old is a trainee at Royal Golf Club and currently a sophomore at the University of Texas.
Nine players posted 69, tying for the lowest score of the final round and sharing the NT$10,000 prize provided by SOCH Furniture | Diandiansleep. They were Chang Wei-lun, U.S. player Shotaro Ban, Lee Jui-shen, Tseng Tzu-hao, Liu Yen-hung, Su Chin-hung, Hung Chien-yao, Chen I-tung, and Thailand’s Warun Ieamgaew.
Starting the day one stroke behind Liu Yong-hua and tied with Chan Shih-chang, Wang Wei-hsuan played in the final group. After nine holes, Wang and Chan both made three birdies and one bogey to take the lead at 7-under-par, while Liu fell two strokes behind at 5-under. After hole 16, Chan led at 7-under, Liu was one back, and Wang two back.
The pivotal moment came at the par-5 17th hole (501 yards). Wang said his tee shot there was his best of the day, landing in the fairway 145 yards from the pin. He used a 50-degree wedge to reach the fringe, then holed a 15-foot putt for eagle. Liu also birdied the hole, bringing all three players back to 7-under. Meanwhile, in the third-to-last group, Hsieh Ting-wei surged on the back nine. After birdieing the 17th, he reached 8-under to take the lead, but at the par-5 18th, his second shot went out of bounds and a poor chip followed, resulting in a double bogey that dropped him to 6-under and out of the playoff.
At the 18th hole in regulation, Wang had a chance to clinch victory with a birdie. After a perfect tee shot to the center of the fairway, 195 yards from the pin, his second shot veered right, bounced off the cart path, and ended up behind the scoreboard. Though he escaped without penalty, his third shot from the path was poor, and he reached the green with his fourth. He saved par with a 12-foot putt. Liu and Chan also made par, sending the trio into a playoff.
The playoff took place on the par-5 18th. Wang’s tee shot found the rough near the cart path, but he recovered to the fairway with a 9-iron, leaving 60 yards to the pin. His third shot landed on the green 12 feet away, and he sank the birdie putt. Chan also reached the green in three, about 4 feet from the hole, but two-putted for par. Liu overshot the green with his third from 40 yards, leaving his ball on the fringe 6 yards from the pin; he needed four strokes to reach the green and one putt for par, conceding the victory.
Wang said afterward that his overall performance was steady. “After three days in extreme heat, I felt some fatigue today, but I tried to stay focused and execute every shot. My wedge play inside 120 yards was solid, which set the foundation for today’s win,” he said.
He added that winning another playoff was a great experience that gave him confidence and valuable lessons for future events on the Asian Tour and TPGA Tour.
This tournament was the seventh event of the 2025 TPGA Tour and the fifth of the CHAU-SHI Series. The champion earned NT$500,000, and the runner-up NT$250,000.
Din Yue first partnered with Recoco Corporation Ltd to co-title sponsor a ThreeBond Challenge Tour event in 2023 and then returned as sole title sponsor in 2024. This year, Din Yue upgraded its sponsorship to the TPGA Tour to provide Taiwanese players with an enhanced competitive platform.
The TPGA Tour officially became part of the Official World Golf Ranking system on January 5 this year, joining other global tours that award OWGR points.
The CHAU-SHI Series has been fully sponsored by Mercuries Group Honorary Chairman Wong Chau-shi since 2021 and continues into its fifth year. This tournament was hosted by Dinyue Restaurant Co., Ltd., organized by TPGA, and co-organized by Wu Fong Golf Course.
The CHAU-SHI Series was launched by Wong Chau-shi, one of the founders of Mercuries Group and its Honorary Chairman. In 2021, when the TPGA Tour faced a drastic reduction in events and prize funds due to the pandemic, he personally stepped in as the title sponsor, funding six tournaments with NT$2 million each for a total of NT$12 million, laying the foundation for the tour’s survival. This year marks the fifth consecutive season of his support, continuing the same model to sponsor a series of tournaments with NT$1.5 million each. The number of events has increased from eight last year to ten this year, bringing his total contribution to NT$15 million and raising the TPGA Tour’s full-season schedule to 20 events.
The CHAU-SHI Series also offers a special annual prize: the leading money winner receives an additional NT$200,000 sponsored by HONLIN CONSTRUCTION CO., LTD Chairman Lin Kuo-erh and earns a spot in next year’s Taiwan Mercuries Taiwan Masters.
Dinyue is Taiwan’s only fully integrated luxury dining venue, featuring 20 private rooms accommodating everything from intimate two-person gatherings to 60-guest banquets, with bespoke menus and complete privacy.
The second floor’s “Starlight Grand Ballroom” is an exclusive event space with a capacity of 36 tables, featuring Taiwan’s largest 673-inch P1.5 ultra-high-definition 8K LED screen and Bose theater-grade sound system. It is the premier venue for corporate galas, product launches, and high-end weddings.
The “Tai Bai Wine Cellar” on B2 houses over 750 labels from 15 countries and has earned Wine Spectator’s two-glass award for four consecutive years, making it Taichung’s only restaurant to receive this honor.
Led by Executive Chef Lai Yuan-hui, the culinary team brings over 35 years of expertise in crafting Cantonese classics and premium delicacies such as abalone, sea cucumber, shark fin, and bird’s nest, blending seasonal freshness with wellness principles to deliver refined Eastern flavors and artistry.
This tournament will feature recorded broadcasts, with the final two rounds edited into 60-minute highlight programs scheduled to air on July 29 and 30 at 4:00 p.m. This year’s broadcast platforms include TPGA’s official Facebook page, Videoland Sports, and YouTube. Additional news and updates will be available on the TPGA official website, Golfourit LINE channel, LINE Today, and Yahoo Sports.
