A field of 102 players is set to tee off this week at Taichung International Country Club for the 2026 KENDA Tires TLPGA Open. Celebrating its 13th anniversary, the tournament marks a major milestone with its inaugural co-sanctioning alongside the Ladies Philippines Golf Tour (LPGT), welcoming 20 elite LPGT members making the trip to Taichung to compete.

The formidable field features 2026 TLPGA Tour champions Yu Han-Hsuan (俞涵軒), Huang Ching (黃靖), Shih Cheng-Hsuan (石澄璇), and Hung Jo-Hua (洪若華), alongside Chen Min-Jou (陳敏柔) and Lee Hsin (李欣), who have pocketed multiple top-10 finishes this season. They will go head-to-head against a strong international lineup including Thai stars Nook Sukapan and Sherman Santiwiwatthanaphong, as well as Japan’s Harumi Yoshikuwa, all gathering in Taichung to contend for the NT$720,000 winner’s check.

“On behalf of the LPGT and ICTSI, I want to express my heartfelt thanks to the TLPGA for inviting our players to compete at Taichung International Country Club, as well as to KENDA for their steadfast support,” said Mohamed Shariz, LPGT Director of International Affairs. “This co-sanctioned event means so much to us. Our golfers always look forward to coming to Taiwan to test their skills alongside such strong competitors, and we’re deeply grateful for the warm hospitality from the host club this week.”

“We are thrilled to launch the 13th edition of the KENDA Tires Open while celebrating our 3rd Senior invitational event,” said Kenda Industrial Chairman Yang C-J. “It is a true honor to welcome back so many legendary senior players and to elevate the tournament’s international stature through our new partnership with the LPGT. I look forward to seeing everyone put on a fantastic performance under beautiful weather this week.”

TLPGA Chairwoman Huang Bie-Shyun expressed her sincere appreciation for Kenda Industrial’s long-standing commitment. Title sponsoring the TLPGA Tour event since 2013, Kenda Tires has consistently provided a crucial competitive stage while actively supporting player development. Huang also extended her gratitude to host venue Taichung International Country Club and the staff for their full support in preparing ideal course conditions.

“We truly admire Kenda Industrial for staying true to their vision and investing in Taiwanese golf despite a shifting economic environment,” said Executive Director Hou S-T. “As for Taichung International Country Club, we remain dedicated to our mission of delivering a premier venue for both touring professionals and golf enthusiasts.”

“I’d like to thank the TLPGA staffs for their hard work and KENDA Tires for standing behind women’s golf for thirteen years, giving us a platform to challenge ourselves,” said player representative Chang Wenny Ching-Ling (張靖翎). “I haven’t missed a single KENDA Tires Open since turning pro, so it holds a very special place in me as I keep growing alongside this event. Taichung International Club is beautiful but demanding. It’s going to be a wonderful test for everyone. With players joining us from the Philippines this week, I’m really looking forward to the great competition and camaraderie on the course.”

The tournament layout is set at 6,470 yards. Running concurrently, the Senior division will play at 5,768 yards, while the Legends division measures 5,304 yards.

The 54-hole event officially tees off on Wednesday, with a 36-hole cut reducing the field to the top-50 players and ties for Friday’s final round.