2025 CHAU-SHI Series - GIANT Open
Round 2
2025/9/11
The eighth stop of the 2025 CHAU-SHI Series, the GIANT Open, with a total purse of NT$3,000,000, continued today (September 11) at Donghua Elite Golf Club with the completion of the second round. Lu Wei-chih maintained his precision on the greens, carding a 5-under-par 67 to take the solo lead with a two-round total of 133, 11-under-par. Taiwanese pro Shapiyate Mako shot a 68, trailing by just one stroke at 134, placing him in second.
Japanese player Shori Ishizuka fired a 66, while Tseng Tzu-hao posted a 70; both players are tied for third at 136, 8-under-par after two rounds. Hsu Yu-cheng shot 66, Japanese player Yasuo Sawasaki recorded a 68, and Hung Chien-yao carded a 69. Together with Shen Wei-cheng (70) and Hung Chao-hsin (71), the five players share fifth place at 138, 6-under-par.
Under hot and sunny conditions again today, the tournament cut was set at 145 (+1), with 51 players advancing into the weekend after two rounds. Tomorrow’s third round will feature simultaneous tee-offs from holes 1 and 10, with the first group starting at 6:30 a.m. and the final group at 7:55 a.m.
Solo leader Lu Wei-chih continued his excellent putting today with just 26 putts, one fewer than yesterday. Backed by his short-iron performance, he carded eight birdies against three bogeys. His longest putt came on the par-5 8th hole from 21 feet, while the remaining birdies were all converted from within 3 to 7 feet, including birdies on all four par-5 holes. Lu admitted his pre-round warm-up was insufficient, affecting his rhythm and causing two bogeys on his front nine (holes 10-18). He recovered on the back nine, giving up just one bogey. He also shared that he recently adjusted his grip and putting setup—a small change implemented over the past month—which has already yielded excellent results and contributed to several strong rounds.
Shapiyate Mako carded six birdies and two bogeys for a 68, though his putting was less sharp than yesterday, needing 30 putts—five more than in Round 1. His irons were inconsistent on his front nine (holes 10-18), with approach shots landing far from the pin. However, he still managed to pick up birdies on two par-5 holes (12 and 17) by reaching the greens in two shots, and he added another birdie on the 4-foot putt at the 18th. On the back nine, his iron play improved, and he picked up three more birdies against one bogey for a 34 on each side. Despite hitting 16 greens in regulation, his higher putt count affected scoring. Mako credited his improved mindset and strategy for his performance, noting that while he used to favor his driver off the tee, he now selects clubs based on conditions, opting for 2-iron for accuracy. Today, he used the driver only twice, laying up around the 100-yard range where his wedge play is strongest. He also switched to a new putter recently, which contributed to his solid performance.
Tseng Tzu-hao admitted that his swing tempo was off today, affecting stability and iron accuracy. As a result, he struggled to land approach shots close to the pins, limiting birdie opportunities. He finished with four birdies and two bogeys, relying heavily on his putting to save par on several holes, taking 27 putts overall. On holes 5 and 6, despite errant shots leaving him 9 to 10 feet from the hole, he managed to save par with clutch putts. He secured one birdie on the par-5 8th, carding a 35 on the front nine. His back nine improved slightly with three birdies and two bogeys, including birdies on the par-5 12th and 17th holes, plus a 9-to-12-foot conversion on the par-4 18th for a 35 on the back.
Japan’s Shori Ishizuka, tied with Tseng at 8-under, recorded eight birdies against two bogeys, thanks to his precise putting. He required only 27 putts, three fewer than yesterday. On the four par-5 holes, he capitalized perfectly, picking up birdies via one-chip-one-putt or two-putt greens-in-two. Most of his other birdies came from within 3 to 10 feet, all successfully converted. His standout moment came on the par-4 18th with a 23-foot birdie putt—the longest of his round. Additionally, on the par-4 11th, from seven yards off the green, Ishizuka chipped in directly for another birdie. He mentioned that both his driver and irons were solid today, hitting 13 greens in regulation.
Hsu Yu-cheng also carded eight birdies and two bogeys, powered by sharp chipping and putting. He birdied all four par-5 holes, with his irons consistently placing the ball within 9 to 15 feet of the pins. He converted on 27 putts, including a 33-foot birdie on the par-3 3rd hole, his longest of the day. His highlight came at the par-5 8th hole, where he brilliantly holed a chip-in from seven yards out of the rough for an impressive birdie.
Hung Chien-yao finished with four birdies and one bogey but expressed frustration with his putting, needing 31 putts—four more than yesterday. Despite strong driving and solid wedge play that set up numerous birdie chances, he failed to capitalize on several opportunities. Hung admitted feeling disappointed, especially since Donghua Elite Golf Club is where he has trained extensively over the years.
The tournament continues through September 13 with four rounds and 72 holes. A total of 117 players from five countries, including 113 professionals and four amateurs, are competing for the NT$500,000 champion’s prize. This marks the second consecutive year that Jia-Yun Heavy Machinery Engineering Co. has served as the title sponsor for this TPGA-sanctioned event.
This tournament is fully title-sponsored by Wong Chau-shi, Honorary Chairman of the Mercuries Group, with Jia-Yun Heavy Machinery Engineering Co. as the event-level title sponsor, the PGA of Taiwan (TPGA) as the organizer, and Donghua Elite Golf Club as the co-organizer.
The CHAU-SHI Series has established a special award for the season’s money leader. The player who earns the top spot will receive an additional NT$250,000, courtesy of Lin Kuo-er, Chairman of HONLIN CONSTRUCTION CO., LTD, and will also earn an automatic exemption into the 2026 Mercuries Taiwan Masters.
Founded in 2013, Jia-Yun Heavy Machinery Engineering Co. has grown into a professional team of around 160 employees under the leadership of Chairman Chang Lin-kuei, with an average team age under 35, embodying youth, professionalism, and energy. The company specializes in the transportation and hoisting of oversized and heavy equipment, offering customized solutions that balance safety, cost-efficiency, and performance. Their work spans Taiwan’s major science parks and extends into petrochemical, tech, energy, wind power, and offshore wind projects, playing a key role in supporting Taiwan’s industrial and green energy sectors.
In recent years, Jia-Yun has also been committed to corporate social responsibility, organizing coastal cleanup activities, providing childcare services, and sponsoring elementary school badminton teams, furthering both environmental protection and community development.
The CHAU-SHI Series was initiated by Wong Chau-shi, one of the founders and Honorary Chairman of the Mercuries Group. In 2021, when the Taiwan Tour faced event reductions and prize fund cuts due to the pandemic, Wong personally funded six events, contributing NT$2 million per event, totaling NT$12 million, effectively rebuilding the tour’s competitive foundation. Now in its fifth consecutive year, the CHAU-SHI Series continues under Wong’s title sponsorship, offering NT$1.5 million per event. The schedule has expanded from eight events last year to ten this season, with a total contribution of NT$15 million, bringing the overall Taiwan Tour calendar to 20 tournaments.
Special Awards
Hole-in-One Awards:
NT$20,000 each on holes 3, 6, 13, and 16, sponsored by Donghua Elite Golf Club.
An additional NT$100,000 is sponsored by Hu Han-yen, Chairman of Qide Machinery Hoisting Engineering Co., Ltd., for the first hole-in-one on the par-3 13th during the four competition rounds. Open to both professionals and amateurs.
For the par-3 16th, Tung Hui Watch Co. offers an Oris luxury watch valued at NT$122,800 for the first hole-in-one, limited to professional players.
Accommodation Prize:
Da An Group provides one complimentary night at the Presidential Suite of the Lishan Guest House. No restrictions on hole number, player, or weekday/weekend usage.
Course Record Bonus:
NT$100,000 is awarded by Donghua Elite Golf Club for breaking the existing course record of 62, held by Chang Tse-peng.
Lowest Round Bonuses:
SOCH Furniture | Diandiansleep sponsors NT$10,000 for the lowest rounds in the third and fourth rounds. In case of ties, the prize is split equally.
Spectators are welcome to attend the event free of charge by registering at the tournament service desk and receiving an access pass. Spectators must remain on cart paths at all times; golf carts and shuttle services between holes are not provided. For safety, children under six and pets are not allowed on the course.
The final two rounds will be featured in 60-minute highlight programs, scheduled to air on September 23 and 24 at 4:00 p.m. The coverage will be available on the TPGA Facebook page, ELTA Sports, and YouTube. Tournament updates and news can also be followed via the TPGA official website, LINE Golfourit, LINE Today, and Yahoo Sports.
