![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 lines up a putt en route to a sizzling 65 at Taifong Golf Club. [Asian Tour photo]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/251113-TG25-R1-Hung_Chien-yao-023-400x200.jpg)
Local favorite Hung Chien-yao carded a sizzling seven-under 65 to seize the first-round lead at the Taiwan Glass Taifong Open, keeping his 2026 Asian Tour card hopes alive.
![Suteepat Prateeptienchai of Thailand. [Picture courtesy: Taiwan PGA]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/500_0434-400x200.jpg)
Suteepat Prateeptienchai etched his name in Asian Tour history by defending his title at the Taiwan Glass Taifong Open. His thrilling final-hole birdie secured a one-shot victory, making him the first golfer in seven years to achieve this feat on the tour.