![Ekpharit Wu’s composed finish at the Taiwan Glass Taifong Open secured his maiden Asian Tour victory and a major jump in the Order of Merit. [Asian Tour photo]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/251116-TG25-R4-Ekpharit_Wu-004-400x200.jpg)
Rookie Ekpharit Wu surged past home bet Hung Chien-yao down the stretch on Sunday, Nov. 16, to secure his first Asian Tour title at the Taiwan Glass Taifong Open.
![Hung Chien-yao reacts after sinking a putt during round three at Taifong Golf Club. [Asian Tour]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/unnamed213-400x200.jpg)
Local golfer Hung Chien-yao remains in front after the third round at the Taiwan Glass Taifong Open, with Ekpharit Wu closing in following a hole-in-one and eagle performance.
![Hung Chien-yao celebrates a birdie during his second-round surge at Taifong Golf Club. [Asian Tour photo]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/251114-TG25-R2-Hung_Chien-yao-009-400x200.jpg)
Hung Chien-yao carded a second consecutive seven-under 65 to stretch his lead to five shots at the halfway mark of the Taiwan Glass Taifong Open.