Taiwan Open (golf) explained

Taiwan Open
Location:Taiwan
Establishment:1965
Tour:Asian Tour
Asia Golf Circuit
Format:Stroke play
Final Year:2006
To-Par:−18 as above
Final Champion: Lin Wen-tang

The Taiwan Open was the national open golf tournament of Taiwan. It was also known as the Republic of China Open, ROC Open, Chinese Taipei Open, or simply the China Open. It was founded in 1965, and became an event on the Asia Golf Circuit the following year.[1] The Asian PGA Tour was founded in 1995, and the Asian Circuit declined. The Taiwan Open became an event on the new tour in 1999, and was last held in 2006.

Venues

The following venues have been used since the founding of the Taiwan Open in 1965.[1]

Venue First Last Times
1965 1994 16
1970 1989 6
1976 1976 1
1979 1979 1
1980 1980 1
1981 1988 3
1986 2005 2
1987 1987 1
1995 1996 2
1997 2006 8
2004 2004 1

Winners

YearTourWinnerScoreTo parMargin of
victory		Runner(s)-upVenueRef.
Taiwan Open
2006 275 −13 3 strokes Sunrise G&CC [2]
2005 270 −18 1 stroke Chang Gung GC [3]
2004 284 −4 3 strokes North Bay G&CC [4]
Acer Taiwan Open
2003 284 −4 8 strokes Sunrise G&CC [5]
2002 291 +3 2 strokes Sunrise G&CC [6]
2001 197 −19 6 strokes Sunrise G&CC [7]
Johnnie Walker Taiwan Open
2000 287 −1 Playoff Sunrise G&CC [8]
ERA Taiwan Open
1999 274 −14 1 stroke Sunrise G&CC [9]
Mercedes-Benz Taiwan Open
1998 Lu Chien-soon (2) 281 −7 Sunrise G&CC
Republic of China Open
1997 274 −14 7 strokes Sunrise G&CC [10]
Chinfon Republic of China Open
1996 Hong Chia-yuh (a) (2) 278 −10 12 strokes Tong Hwa GC [11] [12]
1995 208 −8 1 stroke Tong Hwa GC [13]
1994 Hong Chia-yuh (a) 276 −12 1 stroke Taiwan G&CC [14]
1993 Lin Chie-hsiang (2) 284 −4 5 strokes Taiwan G&CC [15]
Sanyang Republic of China Open
1992 217 +1 Playoff Taiwan G&CC [16]
1991 John Jacobs (2) 285 −3 Playoff Taiwan G&CC [17]
1990 283 −5 Playoff Taiwan G&CC [18]
Taiwan Open
1989 207 −9 1 stroke Linkou International G&CC [19] [20]
1988 293 +5 1 stroke Hsin Chu G&CC [21]
1987 294 −2 2 strokes Taoyuan G&CC [22]
1986 212 −4 1 stroke Chang Gung CC [23]
1985 Lu Liang-Huan (4) 282 −6 Playoff Hsin Chu G&CC [24]
1984 218 +2 3 strokes Taiwan G&CC [25]
1983 Lu Liang-Huan (3) 295 +7 Playoff Linkou International G&CC [26]
1982 289 +1 2 strokes Taiwan G&CC [27] [28]
1981 276 −12 3 strokes Hsin Chu G&CC [29]
1980 Kuo Chie-Hsiung (3) 277 −11 4 strokes New Tamsui GC [30]
1979 Lu Liang-Huan (2) 287 −1 2 strokes Kuo Hua G&CC [31]
1978 Hsieh Yung-yo (3) 283 −5 Playoff Taiwan G&CC [32]
1977 276 −12 2 strokes Linkou International G&CC [33]
1976 Hsu Chi-san (2) 288 E 1 stroke Kaohsiung GC [34]
1975 Kuo Chie-Hsiung (2) 277 −11 Playoff Taiwan G&CC [35]
1974 282 −6 2 strokes Linkou International G&CC [36]
1973 283 −5 1 stroke Taiwan G&CC [37]
1972 284 −4 Playoff Taiwan G&CC [38] [39]
1971 Chang Chung-fa (2) 286 −2 1 stroke Linkou International G&CC [40]
1970 215 −1 3 strokes Linkou International G&CC [41]
1969 284 −4 Playoff Taiwan G&CC [42]
1968 Hsieh Yung-yo (2) 282 −6 1 stroke Taiwan G&CC [43]
1967 277 −11 Playoff Taiwan G&CC [44]
1966 281 −7 2 strokes Taiwan G&CC [45] [46]
1965 290 Taiwan G&CC
Source:[47]

See also

Notes and References

  1. Web site: 國家級賽事-台灣高爾夫公開賽四十年沿革 . The 40-year history of the Taiwan Open . TWgolf.org . zh . Song Yung-hsiang . 20 February 2020.
  2. Web site: Wen-tang ends title drought with win in Taiwan . The Star . 18 January 2022 . Malaysia . 9 October 2006.
  3. Web site: Thaworn wins Taiwan Open by one . The Star . 18 January 2022 . Malaysia . 19 September 2005.
  4. Web site: Charlie coasts to three-stroke victory in Taiwan . The Star . 18 January 2022 . Malaysia . 27 September 2004.
  5. Web site: Aussie Dawes romps to victory in Taiwan . ABC News . AFP . 18 January 2022 . Australia . 24 November 2003.
  6. News: A sweeping epic – the day Danny conquered a typhoon . The Star . 18 January 2022 . Malaysia . 23 September 2020 . Pressreader.
  7. Web site: Pitts plays just one hole and takes Taiwan Open . Taipei Times . 18 January 2022 . 14 . 3 September 2001.
  8. Book: McCormack . Mark H. . The World of Professional Golf 2001 . 2001 . IMG Publishing . 1878843311 . 162–163, 535.
  9. Book: McCormack . Mark H. . The World of Professional Golf 2000 . 2000 . IMG Publishing . 1878843281 . 190, 566.
  10. Book: McCormack . Mark H. . The World of Professional Golf 1998 . 1998 . IMG Publishing . 1878843206 . 172, 529.
  11. News: NZ's Alker wins the Queensland Open . New Straits Times . Malaysia . AFP . 21 October 1996 . 44 . Google News Archive . 28 February 2020.
  12. News: World at a glance  - Golf  - Taiwan Open, final round . New Straits Times . Malaysia . 21 October 1996 . 43 . Google News Archive . 28 February 2020.
  13. News: Swede's title . 16 January 2022 . The Straits Times . 10 April 1995 . 31 . National Library Board.
  14. News: Amateur golfer wins Taiwan Open by one . 18 January 2022 . Fort Worth Star-Telegram . Associated Press . 11 April 1994 . Fort Worth, Texas . C-5 . Newspapers.com . subscription.
  15. News: Golf Taiwan Open . 18 January 2022 . The Sydney Morning Herald . 12 April 1993 . Sydney, New South Wales, Australia . 34 . Newspapers.com . subscription.
  16. News: Lin surprises himself . 16 January 2022 . The Straits Times . 13 April 1992 . 31 . National Library Board.
  17. Book: McCormack . Mark H. . The World of Professional Golf 1992 . 1992 . Chapmans . 1855926288 . 315, 567.
  18. Book: McCormack . Mark H. . The World of Professional Golf 1991 . 1991 . Chapmans . 1855925583 . 382, 522–523.
  19. News: 10 April 1989 . Lu takes title . 31 . The Straits Times . Singapore. 9 April 2020. National Library Board.
  20. Book: McCormack . Mark H. . World of Professional Golf 1990 . 1990 . Sackville . 0948615389 . 282–283, 523–524.
  21. News: 12 April 1988. Mexican pips taiwanese for title. 30. The Straits Times. Singapore. 30 March 2020. National Library Board.
  22. News: 13 April 1987. Taiwan Open to american Aebli. 28. The Straits Times. Singapore. 28 March 2020. National Library Board.
  23. News: 14 April 1986. Hsi-chuen capures hometown open. 20. The Straits Times. Singapore. 24 March 2020. National Library Board.
  24. News: 15 April 1985. Lu wins three way play off. 25. The Straits Times. Singapore. 22 March 2020. National Library Board.
  25. News: 9 April 1984. Jacobs scores a first. 25. The Straits Times. Singapore. 21 March 2020. National Library Board.
  26. News: 11 April 1983. Lu wins in play-off in Taiwan. 38. The Straits Times. Singapore. 18 March 2020. National Library Board.
  27. News: 12 April 1982. Chen grabs Taiwan golf open. 33. The Straits Times. Singapore. 16 March 2020. National Library Board.
  28. Book: McCormack . Mark H. . Dunhill World of Professional Golf 1983 . 1983 . Springwood Books . 0862541190 . 219–220, 435–436.
  29. News: 13 April 1981. Veteran Ho captures Taiwan open. 30. The Straits Times. Singapore. 16 March 2020. National Library Board.
  30. News: 14 April 1980. Veteran Kuo wins Taipei Open. 26. The Straits Times. Singapore. 9 March 2020. National Library Board.
  31. News: 9 April 1979. It's Lu all the way in Taiwan open. 29. The Straits Times. Singapore. 16 March 2020. National Library Board.
  32. News: 10 April 1978. Hsieh takes third Taiwan title. 29. The Straits Times. Singapore. 16 March 2020. National Library Board.
  33. News: 11 April 1977. Hsieh Kuo and Lu make it all-Taiwan finish. 26. The Straits Times. Singapore. 16 March 2020. National Library Board.
  34. News: 1 March 1976 . Hsu recovers to win Taiwan title by a stroke . 25 . The Straits Times . Singapore . 17 January 2022 . National Library Board.
  35. News: 7 April 1975. Kuo beats Arda and Hsieh for the title. 27. The Straits Times. Singapore. 17 March 2020. National Library Board.
  36. News: 8 April 1974. Kuo wins Taiwan Open title. 27. The Straits Times. Singapore. 26 March 2020. National Library Board.
  37. News: 9 April 1973. Nival sinks final ole eagle to snatch title. 31. The Straits Times. Singapore. 25 March 2020. National Library Board.
  38. News: 10 April 1972. Taiwan title goes to Yasuda in playoff. 31. The Straits Times. Singapore. 24 March 2020. National Library Board.
  39. Book: McCormack . Mark H. . The World of Professional Golf 1973 . 1973 . Collins . 0002119463 . 307–308, 513–514.
  40. News: 12 April 1971. Title goes to Chang for the second time running. 25. The Straits Times. Singapore. 22 March 2020. National Library Board.
  41. News: 6 April 1970. Chang's title all the way. 27. The Straits Times. Singapore. 19 March 2020. National Library Board.
  42. News: 7 April 1969. Sugimoto wins taiwan open. 22. The Straits Times. Singapore. 13 March 2020. National Library Board.
  43. News: 1 April 1968. Hsieh snatches Taiwan title.... 20. The Straits Times. Singapore. 13 March 2020. National Library Board.
  44. News: 3 April 1967. Hsieh takes the Formosan title. 19. The Straits Times. Reuter. Singapore. 12 March 2020. National Library Board.
  45. News: Thomson in 18th place . . Australian Capital Territory, Australia . 4 April 1966 . 31 January 2020 . 16 . Trove.
  46. News: 4 April 1966. Lu takes Formosan Open. 20. The Straits Times. Reuter. Singapore. 8 March 2020. National Library Board.
  47. Web site: 歷屆冠軍得主 . Past champions . TWgolf.org . 19 January 2022 . Chinese.

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