Lu Liang-Huan (, 10 December 1936 – 15 March 2022), also known as Mister Lu (Mr Lu) to British golf fans, was a successful Taiwanese golfer who won several important tournaments on the Asian and European circuits between 1959 and 1987.

Early life and professional career

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 Far East Circuit, later known as the Asia Golf Circuit, winning his own country's national Open on four occasions and the overall circuit title in 1966 and 1967. He also played on the Japan Golf Tour, winning nine times between 1971 and 1987. His finest year was 1971, when he finished runner-up to Lee Trevino in The Open at Royal Birkdale, then the following week won the Open de France at Biarritz, becoming the first Taiwanese and Asian golfer to win on the European Tour. He also won in Thailand and Japan that season. In 1972, he and countryman Hsieh Min-Nan teamed up to win the World Cup at Royal Melbourne Golf Club, Taiwan's sole victory in the event.

Personal life

Lu's nephew, Lu Hsi-chuen, also had a successful career as a professional golfer.

Death

Lu died at Taipei Veterans General Hospital on 15 March 2022, at the age of 85.

Professional wins (29)

PGA of Japan Tour wins (8)

1Co-sanctioned by the Asia Golf Circuit PGA of Japan Tour playoff record (4–1)

Asia Golf Circuit wins (10)

1Co-sanctioned by the PGA of Japan Tour Asia Golf Circuit playoff record (4–2)

Other Japan wins (4)

Other Taiwan wins (6)

Other wins (4)

Playoff record

New Zealand Golf Circuit playoff record (0–1)

Results in major championships

Note: Lu only played in the Masters Tournament and The Open Championship. {{legend|yellow|Top 10}} {{legend|#eeeeee|Did not play}} CUT = missed the half-way cut "T" indicates a tie for a place

Team appearances