2025/8/8

With a total purse of NT$3.5 million, the seventh leg of the 2025 CHAU-SHI Series – Qing Lian HDF

Open continued its third round today (8th) at Changhua Golf Club under persistently hot weather

conditions. Hung Chien-yao carded an even-par 72, maintaining his sole lead with a three-round

total of 207, 9-under-par, three strokes ahead of the field. Defending champion Wang Wei-hsuan

shot a 71 for a 6-under-par total of 210, placing him in second. Tomorrow, the final round will

determine the champion, who will claim the NT$650,000 winner’s check.

Chen Yi-tung shot a 5-under 67, while Yeh Yu-chen carded a 73. Both players sit tied for third at

212, five shots back of the leader.

Chen Yi-tung shared the day’s lowest round honors with Chen Hua, who also shot 67. The two split

the NT$10,000 low round prize, each receiving NT$5,000. Chen Hua’s three-round total of 214 also

lifted him to sole sixth place.

Lu Wei-chih shot a 70 for a three-round total of 213, currently placing him fifth.

On the 16th hole today, Ho Chin-hung hit a 7-iron from 207 yards for a hole-in-one, winning a Bell

& Ross watch valued at NT$168,000 sponsored by Tung Hui Watch Co., a free night’s stay at the

Lishan Guesthouse Presidential Suite provided by Da An Group, and NT$10,000 in prize money

from Changhua Golf Club. This was his second ace in recent weeks, having also achieved one in the

first round of the TrustGolf Asian Mixed on July 24 in Thailand, and the third ace of his professional

career. He carded a 69 today for a 217 total, tied for 11th.

Amateur Nguyen I-chi shot a 74 for a 6-over-par total of 222. He is the only amateur to make the

cut and is currently tied for 36th among the professionals.

The final round tomorrow will again see groups teeing off from both the 1st and 10th holes, with

the first group starting at 7:00 a.m. and the last at 8:35 a.m. The awards ceremony is scheduled to

take place immediately after play concludes around 1:30 p.m.

Leader Hung Chien-yao played steady golf today, making two birdies and two bogeys. His driver

remained solid, hitting 13 fairways — the highest fairway hit rate in the past three days — and his

putting was acceptable with 29 putts. His second shots were average, hitting 11 greens in

regulation, with birdies coming on holes 5 and 10.

However, there were some regrets: he missed a 4-foot par putt on the par-4 6th hole, made a chip

shot error on the 11th for another bogey, and on the par-5 18th, missed a 4-foot birdie putt to

settle for par.

He stated that tomorrow he will focus on maintaining a calmer mindset, sticking to his planned

yardages and swing rhythm, and executing his strategy. Putting will be the decisive factor.

Wang Wei-hsuan struggled with his putting and driving today. He three-putted his opening hole,

failing to make birdie on the par-5, and then suffered back-to-back bogeys on holes 3 and 4 due to

wayward drives. On the 6th hole, his tee shot found the rough, then the bunker, resulting in

another bogey. He also bogeyed the 8th after another errant drive. His front nine score was 38

with one birdie and four bogeys.

Fortunately, he recovered on the back nine, shooting 33 with one eagle and two birdies. Notably,

on the par-5 18th hole, his second shot with a 7-iron reached the green, leaving a 9-foot putt for

eagle. He will be seeking to defend his title and claim his third win of the season tomorrow.

Chen Yi-tung’s putting and iron play were sharp today, with 29 putts and 15 greens hit in

regulation. He made one eagle, five birdies, and two bogeys. His eagle came on the par-5 10th,

where his second shot with a utility club reached the green and he holed a 9-foot putt. Two of his

birdies came on the par-4 6th and 14th holes, sinking long putts from nearly 30 feet. His short

game was also solid, helping him birdie holes 1, 12, and 15. However, he failed to birdie the last

two par-5 holes due to misjudged chip shots.

He commented that tomorrow’s plan is to maintain his iron consistency and improve his driving

accuracy — today he hit only 7 fairways — and then rely on putting, hoping for “a little bit of luck.”

Yeh Yu-chen made one birdie and two bogeys today. He noted afterward that while his long game

was strong and he hit many quality approach shots, most of his putts were left short. Several putts

inside 5 feet either stopped on the lip or lipped out, costing him numerous birdie chances. He had

33 putts for the round and hit 14 greens in regulation.

Five strokes back of the leader, he said his driver and irons have been solid and accurate over the

past three days, and that putting — in terms of pace and speed — will be key depending on

tomorrow’s green conditions. “I’ll just go with the flow tomorrow,” he said.

Chen Hua shot two eagles, three birdies, and two bogeys today. His eagles came on the 1st and

10th holes: on the 1st, his second shot with a 7-wood traveled 260 yards to the green and finished

near the pin for an easy eagle putt; on the 10th, his second shot with a 7-iron again landed close to

the hole for another eagle. His iron play was strong, hitting 15 greens in regulation.

Changhua Golf Club Chairman Tsai Kuo-chou has added a special bonus for this event: any player

finishing with a four-round total of 270 (18-under) or better will receive an additional NT$50,000;

any player finishing at 263 (25-under) or better will earn an extra NT$100,000. There is no limit to

the number of recipients.

This 72-hole, four-round tournament runs through August 9, featuring 126 players from five

countries — 121 professionals and 5 amateurs — with the champion taking home NT$650,000 and

the runner-up NT$330,000.

The event is title-sponsored by Wong Chau-shi, Honorary Chairman of Mercuries Group. It is

organized by the PGA of Taiwan (TPGA), with Qing Lian Group & HDF Precision Technology Co.,

Ltd. as co-title sponsors for this stop, and Changhua Golf Club as the co-organizer. This marks the

second consecutive year that Qing Lian Group and HDF Precision Technology Co., Ltd. have co-title

sponsored this tournament. It is also the 10th event of the Taiwan Tour this season.

The CHAU-SHI Series was initiated by Mr. Wong Chau-shi, one of the founders of Mercuries Group

and its Honorary Chairman. In 2021, with the Taiwan Tour severely reduced in both events and

prize money due to the pandemic, he personally provided title sponsorship for six tournaments,

each with NT$2 million in prize money, totaling NT$12 million. This formed the foundation for the

2021 Taiwan Tour. This year marks the fifth consecutive season following the same model, with

each CHAU-SHI Series event offering NT$1.5 million in sponsorship. The schedule has expanded

from eight events last year to 10 this year, for a total of NT$15 million, bringing the Taiwan Tour

season to 20 events in total.

The CHAU-SHI Series also offers a special award for its season money leader, who will receive

NT$250,000 — NT$200,000 from HONLIN CONSTRUCTION CO., LTD. Chairman Lin Kuo-erh and an

additional NT$50,000 added last week — as well as an exemption into the 2026 Taiwan Mercuries

Taiwan Masters.

The field includes 102 players from Taiwan (97 professionals and 5 amateurs) and 24 international

players from Australia, Japan, Thailand, and the United States.

The Changhua Golf Club course measures 6,816 yards. To increase competitiveness, the original

par-5 6th hole of 477 yards has been converted to a par-4, making the front nine par 35 instead of

36, while the back nine remains par 37, for a total par of 72.

Changhua Golf Club is highly challenging: although not long, its narrow fairways, penal rough, and

tricky green reads make putting demanding. Recent heavy rains have softened the fairways,

making distance control another key factor.

Special Prizes:

Hole-in-One Prize: Holes 2, 9, 11, and 16 — NT$10,000 from the club.

Hole 16: Bell & Ross watch valued at NT$168,000 from Tung Hui Watch Co., awarded to the

first professional making a hole-in-one during the four official rounds.

Any Hole: A free night in the Lishan Guesthouse Presidential Suite from Da An Group, valid any

day.

Course Record Bonus: NT$20,000 from Changhua Golf Club for breaking the record of 64, held

by Hsieh Yu-shu.

SOCH Furniture | Diandiansleep: NT$10,000 each for the lowest round in Rounds 3 and 4; ties

split the prize.

The tournament will provide sports therapy stations during the final two rounds (Aug 8–9).

Spectators are welcome on course during the tournament but must register at the clubhouse, pay

a NT$20 cleaning service fee, and obtain a spectator pass. Spectators must remain on cart paths,

walking only — no riding in carts or shuttle service between holes is provided. For safety, children

under six and pets are not allowed on course.

The final two rounds will be broadcast in a 60-minute highlight program on August 19 and 20 at 4

p.m., covering the day’s action. This year’s coverage can be viewed on the TPGA Facebook page,

Videoland Sports, and YouTube. Tournament news is also available via the TPGA website, LINE

Golfourit, LINE Today, and Yahoo Sports.