Lu Liang-Huan
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Lu Liang-Huan or "Mr. Lu" as he came to be known to British golf fans, was a successful Taiwan
ese golfer who won several important tournaments on the Asian and European circuits between 1959 and 1979.
Lu was born in Taipei
. He became the first winner of the Hong Kong Open
in 1959, the tournament devised by former Australian Open
champion Eric Cremin
and featuring, among others, Bob Charles
and Kel Nagle
. He would become a regular winner on the Asian circuit (as it was known before the establishment of the formal Asian Tour
in 1995), winning his own country's national Open on two occasions. The also played on the Japan Golf Tour
, winning eight times.
His finest year was 1971, when he finished runner-up to Lee Trevino
in the The Open
at Royal Birkdale, then the following week won the French Open
at Biarritz. In 1972, he and countryman Hsieh Min-Nan
teamed up to win the World Cup at Royal Melbourne, Taiwan's sole victory in the event.
Taiwan
Taiwan , also known, especially in the past, as Formosa , is the largest island of the same-named island group of East Asia in the western Pacific Ocean and located off the southeastern coast of mainland China. The island forms over 99% of the current territory of the Republic of China following...
ese golfer who won several important tournaments on the Asian and European circuits between 1959 and 1979.
Lu was born in Taipei
Taipei
Taipei City is the capital of the Republic of China and the central city of the largest metropolitan area of Taiwan. Situated at the northern tip of the island, Taipei is located on the Tamsui River, and is about 25 km southwest of Keelung, its port on the Pacific Ocean...
. He became the first winner of the Hong Kong Open
Hong Kong Open (golf)
The Hong Kong Open is a golf tournament which is co-sanctioned by the Asian Tour and the European Tour. It was founded in 1959 and has been part of the European Tour's schedule since 2001...
in 1959, the tournament devised by former Australian Open
Australian Open (golf)
The Australian Open is one of the principal annual golf tournaments on the PGA Tour of Australasia, and also the OneAsia Tour since its formation in 2009. The event was first played in 1904 and takes place toward the end of each year...
champion Eric Cremin
Eric Cremin
Eric James Cremin was an Australian golfer who, later in his career, was instrumental in the establishment of the Asian golf circuit.Cremin was born in Mascot, New South Wales...
and featuring, among others, Bob Charles
Bob Charles (golfer)
Sir Robert James Charles, ONZ, KNZM, CBE is a New Zealand professional golfer whose achievements over five decades rank him among the most successful left-handed golfers of all time, being the first lefty to win a golf major, winning more than 70 titles, and beating his age twice during a...
and Kel Nagle
Kel Nagle
Kelvin David George Nagle is an Australian professional golfer best known for winning The Open Championship in 1960. He won at least one tournament each year from 1949 to 1975.Nagle was born in North Sydney...
. He would become a regular winner on the Asian circuit (as it was known before the establishment of the formal Asian Tour
Asian Tour
The Asian Tour is the principal men's professional golf tour in Asia except for Japan, which has its own Japan Golf Tour, which is also a full member of the International Federation of PGA Tours. The Asian Tour is administered from offices in Singapore...
in 1995), winning his own country's national Open on two occasions. The also played on the Japan Golf Tour
Japan Golf Tour
The Japan Golf Tour is a prominent golf tour. It was founded in 1973 and as of 2006 it offers the third highest annual prize fund out of the regular men's professional tours after the PGA Tour and the European Tour. However since the early 1990s, the growth in prize money has not kept pace with...
, winning eight times.
His finest year was 1971, when he finished runner-up to Lee Trevino
Lee Trevino
Lee Buck Trevino is an American professional golfer. He is an icon for Mexican Americans, and is often referred to as "The Merry Mex" and "Supermex". He won six major championships over the course of his career.-Early life:...
in the The Open
The Open Championship
The Open Championship, or simply The Open , is the oldest of the four major championships in professional golf. It is the only "major" held outside the USA and is administered by The R&A, which is the governing body of golf outside the USA and Mexico...
at Royal Birkdale, then the following week won the French Open
Open de France
The Open de France is a European Tour golf tournament. Inaugurated in 1906 it is the oldest national open in Continental Europe and has been part of the European Tour's schedule since the tour's inception in 1972....
at Biarritz. In 1972, he and countryman Hsieh Min-Nan
Hsieh Min-Nan
Hsieh Min-Nan is a Taiwanese professional golfer.Hsieh won 11 events on the Japan Golf Tour, 18th on the all-time win list. He won the 1972 World Cup with teammate Lu Liang-Huan and also won the individual title...
teamed up to win the World Cup at Royal Melbourne, Taiwan's sole victory in the event.
Japan Golf Tour wins (8)
- 1973 (1) World Friendship
- 1974 (2) Sobu International Open, Hiroshima Open
- 1975 (2) Fujisankei ClassicFujisankei ClassicThe is an annual golf event on the Japan Golf Tour. It was first played in 1973 on the Takasaka Country Club - Yoneyama Course. The tournament moved to the Higashi-Matsuyama Golf Club in 1979 and to the Kawana Hotel's Fuji course in 1981. The tournament has been held at the Fujizakura Country Club...
, Hiroshima Open - 1977 (1) Shizuoka OpenShizuoka OpenThe Shizuoka Open was a golf tournament on the Japan Golf Tour from 1973 to 2002. It was played in March at Shizuoka Country Club in Shizuoka.-Winners:this list may be incompleteDydo Drinco Shizuoka Open*2002 Kiyoshi Murota...
- 1983 (1) Acom Doubles (with Lu Hsi-chuenLu Hsi-chuenLu Hsi-chuen is a Taiwanese professional golfer.Lu won several national opens throughout southeast Asia. Lu also played on the Japan Golf Tour, winning twice.Lu is a golf instructor at Sunrise Golf Academy in Yangmei, Taiwan.-Japan Golf Tour wins:...
) - 1987 (1) Shizuoka OpenShizuoka OpenThe Shizuoka Open was a golf tournament on the Japan Golf Tour from 1973 to 2002. It was played in March at Shizuoka Country Club in Shizuoka.-Winners:this list may be incompleteDydo Drinco Shizuoka Open*2002 Kiyoshi Murota...
Other wins (14)
- 1959 Hong Kong OpenHong Kong Open (golf)The Hong Kong Open is a golf tournament which is co-sanctioned by the Asian Tour and the European Tour. It was founded in 1959 and has been part of the European Tour's schedule since 2001...
- 1965 Philippine OpenPhilippine Open (golf)The Philippine Open is one of the world's longest running men's golf tournaments. First held in 1913, it is also Asia's oldest golf tournament and Asia's oldest national golf open...
- 1966 Taiwan OpenTaiwan Open (golf)The Taiwan Open was the national open golf tournament of Taiwan. It was also known as the Republic of China Open or simply the ROC Open. It was founded in 1965 and played annually through 2006. It was an Asian Tour event from 1999 to 2006.-Winners:...
- 1971 French OpenOpen de FranceThe Open de France is a European Tour golf tournament. Inaugurated in 1906 it is the oldest national open in Continental Europe and has been part of the European Tour's schedule since the tour's inception in 1972....
, Thailand OpenThailand Open (golf)The Thailand Open is a golf tournament. It was an Asian Tour event through 2009. In 2010, it will become part of the fledgling OneAsia Tour's schedule. It was founded in 1965.-Winners:-External links:*...
, The Crowns Tournament (Japan) - 1972 World Cup (team with Hsieh Min-NanHsieh Min-NanHsieh Min-Nan is a Taiwanese professional golfer.Hsieh won 11 events on the Japan Golf Tour, 18th on the all-time win list. He won the 1972 World Cup with teammate Lu Liang-Huan and also won the individual title...
), Panama OpenPanama OpenThe Panama Open was a golf tournament played from 1938 to 1982. The name was revived in 1996, when it was an unofficial event on the Canadian Tour... - 1974 Philippine OpenPhilippine Open (golf)The Philippine Open is one of the world's longest running men's golf tournaments. First held in 1913, it is also Asia's oldest golf tournament and Asia's oldest national golf open...
, Hong Kong OpenHong Kong Open (golf)The Hong Kong Open is a golf tournament which is co-sanctioned by the Asian Tour and the European Tour. It was founded in 1959 and has been part of the European Tour's schedule since 2001... - 1978 Philippine OpenPhilippine Open (golf)The Philippine Open is one of the world's longest running men's golf tournaments. First held in 1913, it is also Asia's oldest golf tournament and Asia's oldest national golf open...
- 1979 Taiwan OpenTaiwan Open (golf)The Taiwan Open was the national open golf tournament of Taiwan. It was also known as the Republic of China Open or simply the ROC Open. It was founded in 1965 and played annually through 2006. It was an Asian Tour event from 1999 to 2006.-Winners:...
- 1983 Taiwan OpenTaiwan Open (golf)The Taiwan Open was the national open golf tournament of Taiwan. It was also known as the Republic of China Open or simply the ROC Open. It was founded in 1965 and played annually through 2006. It was an Asian Tour event from 1999 to 2006.-Winners:...
- 1985 Taiwan OpenTaiwan Open (golf)The Taiwan Open was the national open golf tournament of Taiwan. It was also known as the Republic of China Open or simply the ROC Open. It was founded in 1965 and played annually through 2006. It was an Asian Tour event from 1999 to 2006.-Winners:...