"That was really a bummer. That would have given me a one-shot lead on the last hole," said Liu. "Overall, it was a great week, but I'm pretty disappointed. I'm really happy with how I played but of course it's a little bit disappointing."

David Kocher, who finished his first Series tournament with four birdies over his final five holes, finished alone in third, a shot out of the playoff. Max McGreevy birdied No. 17 to move to 16-under, to earn solo fourth.

PGA TOUR Series-China 2018: First three of 14 events

March 25-31: Chongqing Championship, Poly Golf Club, Chongqing

April 1-7: Sanya Championship, Yalong Bay Golf Club, Sanya

April 8-14: Haikou Championship, Sunac Haikou 3 KM Golf Club, Haikou