After securing his PGA TOUR China Series' card, played solid golf for three consecutive weeks.

Earned his full PGA TOUR China Series' playing privileges by finishing seventh at the First Global Qualifying Tournament in January.

Had the round of the day–and the tournament–when he fired a 7-under 65 at the Buick Open in early April at Mission Hills GC. Began the final round tied for 40th after opening rounds of 75-73-72. Recorded two birdies and an eagle on his front nine then had a three-hole stretch on his back nine where he picked up three more birdies. Added another birdie on his closing hole to move into a T8 in his Ping An Bank China Tour debut.