2025 CHAU SHI Series

Chang Wah Open – Final Round

March 29, 2025

The final round of the 2025 TPGA Tour season opener — the Chang Wah Open of the CHAU SHI Series — concluded today (March 29) at Hsin Yi Golf Club in Kaohsiung with a thrilling finish. Local favorites Su Chin-hung and Tseng Tzu-hao each shot seven-under 65s to tie at 15-under-par 273 through four rounds. After four intense playoff holes, Su clinched his maiden TPGA title — and NT$500,000 in prize money — with a birdie to seal the win in his second year as a professional.

Tseng Tzu-hao finished runner-up, earning NT$250,000, while defending champion Chang Wei-lun carded a 67 to finish solo third at 274 and took home NT$160,000.

Yu Sung-po delivered a bogey-free round featuring two eagles and three birdies for a 65, including back-to-back eagles — a personal milestone. He finished at 11-under 277, tied for seventh alongside Chang Che-yu, Yeh Yu-chen, Shen Wei-cheng, and the United States’ Shotaro Ban.

Hung Chien-yao fired a 66 and American Grant Godfrey posted a 68. Both players ended at 13-under 275, tied for fourth place.

This win marks Su Chin-hung’s first career TPGA title, coming in just his second year as a professional. Last season, he claimed four victories on the ThreeBond Challenge Tour. Winning this first OWGR-sanctioned TPGA event of the season — and doing so at his home course — made the moment especially meaningful.

During his victory speech, Su emotionally thanked sponsors Yang-De Group and FENIX apparel, as well as his training bases Hsin Yi Golf Club and Dagangshan Golf Club. He choked up when expressing gratitude to his parents, who supported his golf journey from the beginning.

“I started training at age 8, and my parents have always been by my side,” Su said. “I won my first junior monthly tournament (C&D divisions) at Hsin Yi when I was 10. To now win my first TPGA title here, it’s incredibly special.” He also thanked his first coach Chang Yi-cheng and current coaches Tsai Ting-hung and Chang Hsu-lun.

Chang Wah Electromaterials Chairman Hung Chuan-cheng expressed his delight that, after four years of hosting the tournament, a homegrown talent from southern Taiwan and Hsin Yi Golf Club has finally lifted the trophy — a long-awaited moment for local fans. He also announced that Chang Wah Group will follow founder Huang Jia-neng’s vision and continue as title sponsor from 2025 to 2027. A three-year renewal agreement was signed today with TPGA Chairman Chen Rong-hsing.

Su’s performance in regulation included only 25 putts. He opened with a 30-foot birdie on hole 1, adding another long downhill 24-footer on hole 14. On the decisive 18th hole, trailing Tseng by two strokes, Su reached the green in two on the par-5 and sank an 18-foot eagle putt to tie at 15-under, forcing a playoff.

At that point, only one player — defending champion Chang Wei-lun — had a chance to tie. But after failing to birdie the 15th, he managed just one birdie on 18, finishing one stroke short of the playoff.

Playoff Summary:

• 1st Playoff Hole (18th, Par 5):

• Tseng reached the green in two but three-putted from 50 feet, missing a 4-footer for birdie. Su hit his second shot into the rough behind the green, chipped to 18 feet, and two-putted for par. Both tied.

• 2nd Playoff Hole (18th, Par 5):

• Both reached the green in three and made routine birdies to remain tied.

• 3rd Playoff Hole (17th, Par 3):

• Tseng left himself 9 feet, Su 6 feet. Both sank their birdie putts, staying level.

• 4th Playoff Hole (Back to 18th):

• Tseng’s second shot landed on the fringe behind the green. He chipped to 6 feet and two-putted for par. Su reached the green in two and converted a 2-footer for birdie — clinching the win.

Chang Wah Group President Chen Chih-hung praised the final round’s high drama and competitive spirit. “It was a spectacular finish. The players gave it their all, and the tournament concluded beautifully. We’ll see everyone again next year!”

Su shared his plans for the season, saying he will focus on both the ADT and TPGA tours. His goals include capturing his first ADT title, finishing top 10 in the ADT Order of Merit, and top 5 in the TPGA money list.

This event is the first TPGA tournament to award Official World Golf Ranking points, marking a significant new era for the tour. It also served as the opening event of the expanded CHAU SHI Series, which has grown from eight to ten tournaments in 2025. The event carried a NT$3 million purse.

The CHAU SHI Series is personally sponsored by Mr. Wong Chau-shi, Honorary Chairman of the Mercuries Group. The Chang Wah Group served as title sponsor for the fourth consecutive year. The tournament is organized by TPGA and co-hosted by Hsin Yi Golf Club.

The Chang Wah Group includes three publicly listed companies: Chang Wah Electromaterials (semiconductor packaging materials), Chang Wah Technology (lead frame manufacturing), and JMC Electronics (high-end flip-chip tape substrate production).

With over 30 years of corporate history, Chang Wah Group remains committed to supporting domestic sports through corporate resources and the philosophy of giving back to society. Their dedication to golf and public welfare reflects their core values of corporate social responsibility.

This year’s CHAU SHI Series has expanded to 10 events, contributing to a record-breaking 29 tournaments on the TPGA calendar (including 9 ThreeBond Challenge Tour events) — the most since the tour’s founding in 1993.

A special CHAU SHI Series Order of Merit bonus is awarded to the top money winner, who will receive NT$200,000 from Honlin Construction Chairman Lin Kuo-er and earn an automatic spot in next year’s Mercuries Taiwan Masters.

Highlights of the final two rounds will air on April 8 and 9 at 4:00 PM across multiple platforms: TPGA’s official Facebook page, YouTube, Yahoo Sports, LINE’s Golfourit, the TPGA website, ELTA Sports, Line Today, and Golf Media’s nationwide digital signage network covering 20 golf clubs across Taiwan.