{
  "id": 17563067,
  "title": "Precision over power as Yamashita makes Maybank history",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/01/precision-over-power-as-yamashita-makes-maybank-history",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-11-01T08:28:50.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "New Straits Times",
    "slug": "new-straits-times",
    "url": "https://www.nst.com.my/sports/golf/2026/11/1568317/precision-over-power-yamashita-makes-maybank-history"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "KUALA LUMPUR: Precision triumphed over power as Japan's Miyu Yamashita claimed back-to-back victories at the Maybank Championship on Sunday. The world No. 4 birdied the 18th hole to close out a four-under-par 68 on the West Course, finishing at 22-under 266 and claiming the coveted Tiger Trophy and US$450,000 (RM1.96 million) winner's prize from the US$3 million LPGA Tour event.\n\nYamashita's triumph marked her fastest journey to five LPGA Tour titles among Japanese golfers. However, it was a challenging day for the 25-year-old, who had to withstand relentless pressure from China's Yan Liu, who held the top position throughout the tournament. Liu, known for her powerful drives and aggressive play, posted a matching 68 on Sunday.\n\nDespite Liu's formidable presence, Yamashita remained focused until her final putt dropped at the 18th hole. Liu, who set a tournament-record nine-under 63 in Friday's third round, finished second at 20-under 268, earning US$273,806 (RM1.19 million). France's Pauline Roussin-Bouchard and Australia's Robyn Choi tied for third place at 19-under 269, while South Korea's Kim A Lim secured fifth at 17-under 271.",
  "summary": "KUALA LUMPUR: Precision proved more powerful than distance as Japan’s Miyu Yamashita held off China’s long-hitting Yan Liu to become the first back-to-back champion in Maybank Championship history at Kuala Lumpur Golf & Country Club (KLGCC) on Sunday.",
  "key_points": [
    "Japan's Miyu Yamashita wins Maybank Championship",
    "Yamashita's 22-under 266 finishes at 4-under par",
    "Yamashita becomes fastest to five LPGA Tour titles"
  ],
  "editors_take": "Yamashita’s rapid ascent to five titles signals a shift in dominance for Japanese golfers, proving that calculated accuracy can overcome the aggressive power of opponents like Yan Liu.",
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 2,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Free Malaysia Today",
        "title": "Yamashita keeps her cool to retain Maybank Championships title",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/01/yamashita-keeps-her-cool-to-retain-maybank-championships-title",
        "published": "2026-11-01T07:34:02.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "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."
}