Asian Disc Golf Superstars Crowned at Shanghai Championship

The sun-kissed city of Shanghai played host to the thrilling conclusion of the 2026 PDGA Asia Tour Championship. Over 7,500 miles and 22 degrees of latitude, the tour had traversed the vast expanse of Asia, showcasing the dynamic growth of disc golf on the continent. As the journey came full circle in Shanghai, Taipei's Su Mei Yang and her son Jacky Chen emerged as the standout champions.

In the MPO division, Jacky Chen's impressive display of skill left a lasting impression on the competition. With nine birdies in a row during the first round, he established a commanding lead that would be difficult to shake off. Despite Joey Bruno's valiant efforts to close the gap, Chen sealed his victory with a decisive birdie on the final hole.

Meanwhile, Su Mei Yang was locked in a fierce battle for the FPO title with her fellow Taiwanese player Chia-Fang Chen. The two friends and rivals had been neck and neck throughout the tour, with Yang winning the last two events in The Philippines and Okinawa. However, Liao Xiaoqiong from Hangzhou posed a determined challenge, finishing one stroke behind Yang in second place.

The final round saw Su Mei Yang demonstrate her mastery of the course, carding five birdies in a row to go nine under par for the day. Her lead proved insurmountable, and she ultimately claimed the title by seven strokes over Chia-Fang Chen.

The 2026 PDGA Asia Tour has been hailed as a resounding success, exceeding expectations in terms of exposure, participation, and engagement. As disc golf continues to grow in popularity across Asia, it is clear that the continent is poised for a bright future in the sport. The tour organizers and the PDGA will no doubt take stock of the tour's achievements and plan for an even more spectacular 2027 season.

The grand finale of the tour was befitting of its stature, with a dazzling display of infrastructure and technology on full display at the Go Ace Red Kiln Disc Park. The awards ceremony, complete with Olympic-style podiums and a backdrop worthy of the Asian Games, reflected the growing aspirations for disc golf to become a nationally backed representative sport in Asia.

As the curtain closed on the 2026 PDGA Asia Tour, one thing is certain – disc golf has firmly established itself as a force to be reckoned with in Asia. The tour's legacy will undoubtedly continue to inspire and propel the growth of the sport across the continent.

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