Charley Hull remains firmly in the hunt for victory at the LPGA’s Maybank Classic, sitting two shots off the lead after a composed opening round at the Kuala Lumpur Golf and Country Club. The English star demonstrated her signature late-round surge, birdying two of her final three holes to post a 66. This performance places her in a tie for fourth place, keeping her within striking distance of the front runners as the tournament progresses in Malaysia.
England’s star fires late birdies to stay in contention behind French rookie’s 8-under opener.
France’s Pauline Roussin-Bouchard has seized the outright lead with a blistering 8-under 64, powered by a birdie on each of her final three holes. The 2022 rookie, who is still seeking her first LPGA victory, currently holds a one-stroke advantage over a group of challengers. Her consistent scoring throughout the round highlights her growing confidence on the tour, where she has already recorded three top-10 finishes in her career.
Sophia Schubert and Miyu Yamashita are tied for second place at 7-under 65, setting up a potential battle for the lead heading into Friday. Schubert, also a 2022 rookie, mirrors Roussin-Bouchard’s statistical profile with three top-10s and no wins, while Yamashita brings significant local experience as the defending champion who won last year’s Malaysian event in a three-way playoff. Live coverage of the second round continues on Sky Sports Main Event from 1.30am, with dedicated coverage on Sky Sports Golf at 4am.
Source: Sky Sports
