Yamashita stays bogey-free to lead Maybank Championship into final day
KUALA LUMPUR: Defending champion Miyu Yamashita took a two-shot clubhouse lead into Sunday’s final round of the Maybank Championship after carding a five-under-par 67 on Saturday.
KUALA LUMPUR: Champion Miyu Yamashita took a two-shot lead into Sunday's final day of the Maybank Championship after a five-under-par 67 on Saturday. She finished at 18-under 198, holding off China's Yan Liu and France's Pauline Roussin-Bouchard, who shared second on 16-under 200. All three players maintained composure, avoiding any dropped shots.
A round of six-under or better on Sunday could break the tournament's 72-hole record of 23-under 265, set in 2024. Yamashita, 24, is aiming for her second consecutive title in Kuala Lumpur, praising the local support. Yan Liu, who led after a nine-under-par 63 on Saturday, described her final round as a "stunned" moment, as she didn't initially know her score.
Roussin-Bouchard, after an early bogey, recovered with three consecutive birdies. Temperatures were high at 33 degrees Celsius, with hydration playing a key role for all players. The final round presents a challenging scenario for the top contenders, with a US$3 million purse at stake.
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