Foong Zi Yu posted a three-under-par 69 at the Siam Country Club to be the leading Malaysian in tied tenth place following the first round of the 6th Women's Amateur Asia-Pacific.

The Lipscomb University freshman recorded five birdies against two bogeys to lie two shots behind joint leaders Wu Chun-Wei of Chinese Taipei and Thais Navaporn Soontreeyapas and Eila Galitsky.

"My game today has been fairly consistent overall. Like there isn't a certain part of my game that stands out today, so I would say it's all really manageable," said the 2023 SEA Games individual bronze medalist.

Asked if she has any ambitions heading into tomorrow, Foong shared, "To be honest, there are no expectations even before coming here. I guess it's just more towards being grateful I'm able to enjoy the lovely weather and great conditions."

The next best-placed Malaysian in T12th position on two-under-par 70 is debutant Sohniya Chandra Mohan. One shot adrift is third-time participant Ng Jing Xuen in T26 after carding in a one-under-par 73, followed by Pang Hee Jie in T32 on even-par 72.

Wang Xin Yao who teed off in the morning closed her first round with a five-over-par 77 to sit in T75, and wrapping up the Malaysian challenge is Charlayne Chong in T79 on six-over-par 78.

The WAAP championship was developed by The R&A and the Asia-Pacific Golf Confederation (APGC) to inspire future generations of women golfers. The R&A is supported by championship event partners that share its commitment to developing golf in the Asia-Pacific. The Women’s Amateur Asia-Pacific championship is proudly supported by Hana Financial Group, ISPS Handa, Nippon Kabaya Ohayo Holdings, Puma, Samsung, Singha, Ricoh and Rolex.

For more information on the Women’s Amateur Asia-Pacific, visit the championship website.

First Round Leading Scores
Top 10 & Ties
67 (-5) Wu Chun-Wei, Navaporn Soontreeyapas, Eila Galitsky
68 (-4) Hinano Muguruma, Pimpisa Rubrong, Avani Prashanth, Amy Im, Zhang Yahui, Justice Bosio
69 (-3) Park Seojin, Foong Zi Yu