Veteran Lu Wei-chih chips in for eagle to win ADT Open after 10-year drought

Taiwanese veteran Lu Wei-chih dramatically ended a 10-year international title drought by winning the 2026 Hsinchu Logistics ADT Open in a playoff. The 47-year-old golfer showcased his enduring skill, sinking a remarkable 24-yard chip-in for eagle on the first playoff hole to clinch the championship.

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I most thank my wife and family. After being injured, I thought I would never be able to play golf again. Fortunately, my wife took good care of me, and my condition improved day by day.

Lu entered the final round with a five-stroke lead but saw it evaporate as his competitors closed the gap. He carded an even-par 72 in the final round, finishing regulation play tied at 273 strokes with younger Taiwanese players Wang Wei-hsuan and Sebiart Mac. However, Lu's clutch performance in the playoff proved decisive.

Reflecting on his victory, Lu expressed deep gratitude to his wife and family. He revealed that after an injury, he doubted he would ever play golf again. His wife's dedicated care, he said, allowed him to gradually recover and return to the Asian Tour. He also credited his family for providing him with nutrition and strength training, enabling him to compete throughout the season.

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I had to change my mindset when I knew I was falling behind on the back nine. I stopped holding back and played with a stable yet aggressive strategy, ultimately tying the game with a birdie on the 18th hole in regulation.

Lu shared that during the back nine of regulation play, he shifted his mindset after realizing he was trailing. He adopted a strategy of stable yet aggressive play, which led to a birdie on the 18th hole to force the playoff. The winning chip-in, he admitted, was unexpected, especially given it was a downhill shot. He had aimed to get close to the hole for a birdie but was astonished when the ball rolled directly into the cup.

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That magical chip in the playoff was completely unexpected. It was a downhill chip, and I originally just wanted to get it close to the hole for a birdie, but it rolled all the way into the hole after landing on the green. I probably couldn't chip it in again even if I tried a hundred times.