{
  "id": 17371250,
  "title": "Yamashita stays bogey-free to lead Maybank Championship into final day",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/31/yamashita-stays-bogey-free-to-lead-maybank-championship-into-final-day",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-10-31T08:15:44.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "New Straits Times",
    "slug": "new-straits-times",
    "url": "https://www.nst.com.my/sports/golf/2026/10/1567643/yamashita-stays-bogey-free-lead-maybank-championship-final-day"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "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.",
  "summary": "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.",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}