Golf · Asian Tour · 2026

Date & time

3 Apr 2026, 00:00

Round

3

Location

Chiba, Japan

The second round at Caledonian Golf Club in Chiba introduces a shift in conditions as local forecasts predict incoming rain, potentially softening the "glass-like" greens. The primary challenge for the field is adjusting to the changing green speeds while navigating the course's notoriously deep bunkers. The objective for overnight leader Hongtaek Kim is to maintain his aggressive rhythm from Round 1, while the chasing pack—including Younghan Song and Shugo Imahira—looks to exploit the receptive morning surfaces. Strategically, the round is a test of fairway management. The objective for the players is to keep the ball in the "short grass" to maximize control into the tiered greens, as the damp conditions are expected to reduce overall driving distance. The goal for those on the bubble is to remain patient and scramble for pars, with the cut line projected to fall around 1-under-par. With a $2,000,000 prize fund on the line, the tactical focus for the leaders is to capitalize on the par-5 scoring opportunities, specifically at the 6th and 18th holes, which served as the primary momentum-shifters during the opening day.