Asian Disc Golf Champions Crowned at Thrilling Tour Championship

The 2026 PDGA Asia Tour concluded on a high note in Shanghai, China, with Taipei's Su Mei Yang making it three wins in a row to close out the championship. Her impressive performance earned her the top spot in the Female Pro (FPO) division, cementing her position as one of the leading female disc golfers in Asia.

Yang's success on the tour was not an isolated incident, but rather a testament to her skill and dedication to the sport. Throughout the 22-day journey that covered over 7,500 miles across Chinese Taipei, Thailand, The Philippines, Okinawa, and China, Yang consistently delivered outstanding results. Her victory in Shanghai marked the culmination of a remarkable tour, with Yang edging out Liao Xiaoqiong from Hangzhou by one stroke to secure her third consecutive win.

In the Male Pro (MPO) division, Jacky Chen, Su Mei Yang's son, emerged as the champion. Despite only participating in three tour tournaments, Chen's exceptional skills earned him a spot on the podium, finishing first and securing his second back-to-back win. Chen's impressive performance included shooting nine birdies in a row during round one, establishing a five-stroke gap over Joey Bruno that held until the final round.

The championship was not without its challenges, as competitors faced extreme weather conditions, with daytime temperatures barely clearing 50 degrees Fahrenheit and brisk northwesterly winds blowing in from the Yellow Sea. However, Chen's determination and skill allowed him to navigate these obstacles and emerge victorious.

In a closely contested final round, Chen carded four birdies in the first six holes, stretching his lead to seven strokes over Bruno. Despite a few blips on the radar, including two bogeys and a double bogey, Chen maintained his focus and sealed the win with a birdie on hole 18.

The awards ceremony took place in front of a backdrop befitting an Olympic event, with the podium presentations indicative of the growing recognition of disc golf as a nationally backed representative sport aimed at competing in international events. The success of the 2026 PDGA Asia Tour exceeded expectations in terms of exposure, participation, and engagement, raising questions about the future direction of the tour.

As the organizers and PDGA digest the impact and results from the tour, one thing is clear: disc golf is thriving in Asia at an unprecedented rate. With a growing following and increasing recognition, it will be exciting to see how the sport continues to evolve and grow in the region.

This article was compiled from disc golf coverage with AI assistance. Source: pdga.com — https://www.pdga.com/news/yang-chen-triumph-again-finale