Charley Hull remains firmly in the mix at the LPGA’s Maybank Championship, sitting in a share of fifth place following a three-under 69 in the second round. The English star started strongly, firing five birdies in her first six holes to briefly take the outright lead. However, a late stumble saw her bogey two of her final three holes, costing her the top spot but keeping her within striking distance of the leader.
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Defending champion Miyu Yamashita has seized control in Kuala Lumpur, carding a six-under 66 to secure a two-stroke lead. The 2025 Women’s Open winner now sits at 13 under par after two rounds, attributing her momentum to a significant improvement in her swing mechanics. “My game is in better shape than last year, so my swing feels really good, too,” Yamashita noted, signaling a confident approach heading into the weekend.
Julia Lopez Ramirez and Pauline Roussin-Bouchard are the primary threats to Yamashita’s title bid, both sitting in a tie for second. Lopez Ramirez birdied three of her final four holes to post a 66, while Roussin-Bouchard, who led by a stroke after the first round, matches her score. Fans can follow the decisive third round live from 1.30am on Saturday on Sky Sports Main Event and Sky Sports Mix.
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