2026/1/30

At age 26, Wang Wei-hsuan claimed the Player of the Year, Taiwan Tour Money Leader, and CHAU-SHI Series Money Leader titles for the second time this year. This marks his second sweep of the Taiwan Tour Money Leader and Player of the Year honors since first capturing all major awards in 2020, including Taiwan Tour Money Leader, ThreeBond Challenge Tour Money Leader, Player of the Year, and Rookie of the Year. The CHAU-SHI Series Money Leader title (established in 2021) has now been secured by Wang for two consecutive years in 2024 and 2025.

In addition to earning these three prestigious titles, he also received an exclusive additional NT$500,000 bonus sponsored by Taiwan Fu Hsing Industrial Co.

He stated that 2025 was a particularly special year for him, with his biggest improvements and breakthroughs coming in his competitive mindset and putting. In June 2025, he qualified for a PGA Tour event and competed alongside world-class top players. Not only did he witness elite-level shot-making firsthand, but he also came to appreciate the importance of maintaining a positive mindset during competition. This experience inspired his performances in the second half of the year, ultimately helping him secure three Taiwan Tour victories.

Another key factor was bringing on his personal caddie, Ho Yi-jui, in the second half of the year. A childhood friend and a golf coach, Ho also serves as Wang’s putting coach. Wang said Ho reads putting lines very well, and they work together seamlessly. Ho has also provided significant assistance with his swing mechanics. Since having this personal caddie and putting coach, Wang has successfully made the cut in every tournament he has played.

As a result, his focus this year is to maintain last season’s level and consistency, refine his shot-making precision, and continue emphasizing alignment on the putting face. As his game continues to mature, he has become less concerned with chasing distance, believing instead that executing every shot well and achieving precise landing spots are what truly matter.

Another major psychological breakthrough came after experiencing his mother’s illness and passing two years ago, which deepened his understanding of life’s impermanence. This has led him to cherish the present moment more, including in golf competition, becoming a driving force behind playing freely and happily. He now approaches tournaments with greater ease and positivity, and his results and performances have steadily improved.

His plan for this year is to focus primarily on the Asian Tour, with the Taiwan Tour as a secondary priority. He hopes to secure at least one international victory in 2026, improve his Asian Tour money ranking from ninth this year to fifth, and continue pushing his world ranking forward from No. 299 at the end of 2025 (rising to second among Taiwanese players), aiming to qualify for U.S. Open or The Open Championship qualifiers. He also hopes to finish within the top two of the IS International Series year-end rankings, which could open opportunities to advance to LIV Golf or the PGA Tour, as he works toward higher levels of international competition.

However, he added that he is delighted to hear that the Taiwan Open, absent for 20 years, may return this year. Having admired the tournament since childhood, and as a Yeangder Group player, he considers this flagship event hosted by his own group — Taiwan’s highest-level and largest tournament — the one victory he most hopes to achieve.