Shanghai’s Wonders: Vaillant’s Charge, Chacarra’s Sultry Sulphurous & Li’s Records
Or why the Volunte China Open is suddenly the talk of the DP World Tour
Volvo China Open 2025: A Thrilling Trend
The 16th tournament of the Asian Swing continues to register as one of the full-throttle golf tests. After India’s +6 cut, it’s a +2 cut in Shanghai during the Volvo China Open, leaving 4 French on the tile. Meanwhile, the Spaniard Eugenio Chacarra and the Chinese Haotong Li delight each other in these conditions, taking the lead after two rounds in -10, alongside the Finnish Tapio Pulkkanen.
Eugenio Chacarra & Haotong Li – The Dynamic Duo
The journey of the Enhance Anting GC, host of the 30th Volvo China Open, prepares to welcome one of the most explosive games of the year on the DP World Tour.
The starting balls will shudder this Saturday with the presence of theEugenio Chacarra, the Spanish sulphurous, and the whimsical darling of the crowd, Haotong Li. Both are capable of the best and the worst, and it’s sometimes their attitude that dictates their performance on the meadow.
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But since the start of the week, the two co-leaders after 36 holes in -10 have managed to use this excess energy to play the leading roles. The first, already a winner in India at the last outing of the European circuit, capitalized after a good first round in 65 (-6) with a second in 67 (-4). The second, also victorious this season, has just signed the rise of the rear hoped for by the cohort of supporters.
A Valiant Tom Takes Center Stage
Last year, it was a week in Japan that had allowed Tom Vaillant, the 23-year-old Frenchman, to get his season back on track. What if this week in China was once again that of the click?
The current 130th of the Race to Dubai is well on his way to his best result of the season, starting the weekend since the 23rd row. He who has not done better than a 41st place to the Emirates will have to capitalize on an excellent second round in 67 (-4), and since his total of -3.
Behind, completely crazy card with 7 Birdies but also 7 bogeys for the French commander on the DP World Tour in the world ranking (113rd), Romain Langasque, which passes the cut just on the brand in +2. In total, there are 4 out of 8 three-color to miss the cut, including Martin Cover.
Leading the Way
Here’s how the leaderboard stands after two rounds:
- T1. Eugenio Chacarra (-10)
- T1. Haotong Li (-10)
- T1. Tapio Pulkkanen (-10)
- T4. Tom Vaillant (-3)
French Standings
Here’s how the French contingent fares:
- T4. Tom Vaillant (-3)
- T17. Romain Langasque (+2)
Key Takeaways
- Eugenio Chacarra, Haotong Li, and Tapio Pulkkanen lead the Volvo China Open after two rounds.
- Tom Vaillant is well-positioned for his best result of the season.
- 4 out of 8 French players made the cut, with Tom Vaillant leading the way.
FAQ
- Q: Who are the co-leaders after two rounds?
- A: Eugenio Chacarra, Haotong Li, and Tapio Pulkkanen.
- Q: How many French players made the cut?
- A: 4 out of 8.
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