2025/8/7
The seventh event of the 2025 CHAU-SHI Series, the Qing Lian HDF Open with a total prize purse of NT$3.5 million, held its second round today (August 7) at Wu Fong Golf Course in Changhua. Under scorching summer heat, Hung Chien-yao shot a two-under 70 for a two-round total of 135, nine-under-par, extending his solo lead to four strokes. Yeh Yu-chen also posted a 69, while defending champion Wang Wei-hsuan carded a 71. Both players sit tied for second at five-under-par 139 after two rounds.
Rookie pro Chen Wei-hao fired a 68 and Hung Chao-hsin shot a 69, tying for fourth place at 141, three-under-par.
Lee Jui-shen carded a 70 and Chang Wei-lun shot a 72. Both players are tied for sixth at 142, two-under-par.
Among the five amateur players, Juan I-ch’i shot a 75 for a two-round total of 148, four-over-par—the best among amateurs and the only one to make the cut. He currently sits tied for 31st on the professional leaderboard.
After two rounds, the cut was set at 150 (+6), with 55 players (including ties) advancing to the final two rounds.
Tomorrow’s third round will feature a two-tee start from the 1st and 10th holes. The first group will tee off at 7:00 a.m., and the last at 8:35 a.m.
Hung Chien-yao, who maintained his solo lead, continued his steady play with woods and irons, posting five birdies and three bogeys. He noted that today's pin positions were mostly located at the back of the greens, adding to the difficulty. He had three-putt bogeys on holes 3 and 16, and failed to reach the green in two on the par-4 6th, resulting in another bogey. Despite these, his tee shots and approach irons remained solid, and he made five birdies. He hit 12 fairways and 16 greens in regulation with 30 putts. His longest birdie was a 21-footer on the 7th hole.
He also expressed special thanks to former Wu Fong Golf Course Chairman Tu Tieh-hsiung and “Tu Mama” for coming to cheer him on today. He reminded that due to the extreme heat, players must take care to prevent heatstroke.
Defending champion Wang Wei-hsuan carded three birdies and two bogeys. He said his tee shots were straighter today, and though his irons were aimed more conservatively just to hit the greens, they didn’t land close to the pins, limiting birdie opportunities. His putting wasn't as sharp as yesterday—he missed three to four birdie chances within four feet. He also three-putted the 11th for bogey, and on the 15th, after a drive into the rough and a second shot into the bunker, he left himself a 9-foot par putt that he missed. He had 31 putts and hit 14 greens.
He added that he stuck to a conservative game plan, but the grainy greens made reading lines difficult, reducing birdie chances and requiring more patience. His chipping was steady, making birdies on holes 4 and 10, and a 15-foot birdie putt on hole 6.
Yeh Yu-chen made five birdies and two bogeys, describing his round as “very steady.” He missed only two fairways and recorded 13 greens in regulation and 28 putts. His birdies included two chip-and-putts on par-5s, and the best came on the 7th hole—an 8-yard chip-in from behind the green.
He noted that he had four to five more birdie opportunities he couldn’t convert due to difficult approach shots and tricky greens. His game plan for both days was to prioritize hitting fairways first, then find ways to get closer to the pin. “If you go straight for the pin, it’s really difficult here, so I focused on staying steady.”
Hung Chao-hsin made six birdies and three bogeys. Starting from hole 10, he admitted to being a bit too aggressive on the front nine (holes 10–18), making two birdies and two bogeys. He settled down on the back nine with four birdies and one bogey. His irons were precise, hitting 12 greens and 9 fairways with 28 putts. All his birdies on the back nine were within six feet.
He noted that the sunny weather made the greens firmer. On several par-3s, he held back on his tee shots to avoid bouncing over the green, but ended up short and failed to save par on two holes. He emphasized that the putting lines were very difficult to read, adding to the course’s challenge.
Chen Wei-hao, who turned pro last September, is playing in his sixth Taiwan Tour event this season. He shot a career-best 68 today, making the cut for the first time and was very happy. He hit 10 fairways, 14 greens, and took 27 putts—strong stats across the board. His position jumped from a tie for 20th to a tie for 4th.
He made five birdies and one bogey. On holes 2 and 4, he sank 15-foot birdie putts, while on the par-5 15th and 18th, he chipped and putted for birdie. His only error was on the 8th hole, where a drive pushed right went into the water, leading to his only bogey.
For this event, Wu Fong Golf Course Chairman Tsai Kuo-chou has announced additional bonus prizes. Players who complete the tournament with a total score of 270 (18-under) or better will each receive an additional NT$50,000. Those who shoot 263 (25-under) or better will earn an additional NT$100,000. There is no limit to the number of recipients.
This 72-hole, four-round event runs through August 9 and features 126 players from five countries, including 121 professionals and 5 amateurs. The champion will receive NT$650,000, and the runner-up NT$330,000.
This tournament is title-sponsored by Mr. Wong Chau-shi, Honorary Chairman of the Mercuries Group. The event is organized by the TPGA, with Qing Lian Group & HDF Precision Technology Co., Ltd. as title hosts, and Wu Fong Golf Course as co-organizer. This is the second consecutive year that Qing Lian Group and HDF Precision Technology have hosted this event. It is the 10th tournament on this year’s Taiwan Tour.
The CHAU-SHI Series was initiated by Mr. Wong Chau-shi, one of the founders of Mercuries & Associates and its Honorary Chairman. In 2021, as the pandemic drastically reduced the number of Taiwan Tour events and total prize money, he stepped in with full-title sponsorship, funding six events with NT$2 million each, totaling NT$12 million. This laid the foundation for the 2021 season. Now in its fifth year, this series continues with NT$1.5 million sponsorship per event. The number of CHAU-SHI Series events has increased from 8 to 10, helping the Taiwan Tour reach 20 events this year.
The CHAU-SHI Series also includes a special annual prize for the season’s money leader. The top earner will receive NT$200,000 sponsored by Chairwoman Lin Kuo-er of HONLIN CONSTRUCTION CO., LTD., with an additional NT$50,000 added last week, totaling NT$250,000, plus an exemption into the 2026 Mercuries Taiwan Masters.
Among the 126 players are 102 Taiwanese competitors (97 professionals and 5 amateurs), along with 24 international players from Australia, Japan, Thailand, and the United States.
The host venue, Wu Fong Golf Course, measures 6,816 yards in total. To increase competitiveness, the 477-yard par-5 6th hole has been converted into a par-4, reducing the front nine to par 35. The back nine remains par 37, making par for the course 72.
Wu Fong Golf Course presents a strong challenge: though not long, it features narrow fairways, tough rough, and grainy greens that are difficult to read, making putting particularly tricky. With continued rain, the wet fairways require careful distance control.
Special Prizes:
Hole-in-One Prizes: Holes 2, 9, 11, and 16 – NT$10,000 each provided by the course.
Hole 16: A Bell & Ross watch valued at NT$168,000, sponsored by Tung Hui Watch Co., awarded to the first professional to make a hole-in-one during the four official rounds.
Any Hole: A one-night stay in the Presidential Suite at Lishan Guest House, valid on both weekdays and holidays.
Course Record Bonus: NT$20,000 for breaking the course record of 64 held by Hsieh Yu-shu, sponsored by Wu Fong Golf Course.
Lowest Round Bonus: NT$10,000 each for the lowest rounds in Rounds 3 and 4, sponsored by SOCH Furniture | Diandiansleep. If tied, the prize will be split.
Sports therapy stations will be available during the final two rounds on August 8–9.
Spectators are welcome to attend the tournament. They must register at the clubhouse front desk, pay a NT$20 cleaning service fee, and receive a viewing pass. Spectators must walk on cart paths only; golf carts are not allowed, and no shuttles will be provided between holes. For safety reasons, children under 6 and pets are not permitted on the course.
The final two rounds will be broadcast as 60-minute highlight programs on August 19 and 20 at 4:00 p.m. The broadcasts will be available on TPGA’s Facebook page, Smart Sports channel, and YouTube. Tournament updates will also be accessible via the TPGA website, LINE’s Golfourit and LINE Today platforms, and Yahoo Sports.
