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Hye Jin Choi set the pace at the Maybank Championship with a 64 that included an eagle at the third, while Lydia Ko and Grace Kim stayed close with steady, patient rounds. Local favorite Mirabel Ting impressed with a five-under 67 to move tied for eleventh. With a tight leaderboard, Friday is shaping up to be a strong test.
The LPGA Tour's Asian Swing continues this week with the 2025 Maybank Championship at Kuala Lumpur Golf & Country Club, where 78 players will compete for a $3 million purse and valuable points toward the Rolex Player of the Year, Vare Trophy, and Race to the CME Globe standings.
The Buick LPGA Shanghai is set to make history before the first tee shot. The event features a record 21-player Chinese contingent, a powerful reflection of the LPGA's growth in the region. They'll be testing themselves against a star-studded international field, including World No. 1 Jeeno Thitikul, who is back on the course following a short break.
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