Japan’s Miyu Yamashita emerged victorious at the Maybank Championship 2025 held at the Kuala Lumpur Golf and Country Club (KLGCC) following a tense playoff against Australian Hannah Green and Korean Hye-Jin Choi, recalling the marathon nine-hole duel that decided the inaugural 2023 title.
Yamashita, competing in her rookie season on the LPGA Tour, closed with a flawless seven-under-par 65 to finish on 18-under 270, joining Green (68,-18) and Choi (73, -18) in the playoff. Choi, who began the day with a four-shot lead, missed a decisive birdie putt on the 18th hole in regulation play that would have sealed her first LPGA win. Rain and lightning twice halted play, extending the suspense before Yamashita clinched victory with a birdie on the first playoff hole to claim the Tiger Trophy, her second LPGA Tour title of the season after winning the AIG Women’s Open earlier this year.
“It’s my first time (playoff) on the LPGA Tour, so I was really nervous. In every tournament, I try to aim for a win, and I’m very happy to have won for the second time this season. As the year comes to an end, I’m truly encouraged by the support from my manager, my family and all my sponsors – their support means so much to me,” said Miyu Yamashita.
Throughout the week, the Maybank Championship once again showed that progress in the game is driven by shared ambition and collaboration, capturing Maybank’s intent to harness collective power for growth within and beyond golf.
World No. 1 Jeeno Thitikul of Thailand delivered a four-under 68 on Sunday to finish T4 at 17-under-par 271, securing her third consecutive top five at KLGCC. Defending champion Ruoning Yin of China put in a composed title defense, closing at 14-under-par 274 after a final round of 70, underscoring her reputation as one of the most consistent players on the LPGA Tour.
The Championship featured standout golf throughout the week, marked by birdie streaks, clutch recoveries and record-setting play. Highlights included a composed opening 67 from Malaysia’s Mirabel Ting, singled out by the LPGA as a “player to watch”, and whose fearless play drew some of the loudest cheers on home soil. Choi’s record-breaking pace, Green’s final-round charge, Thitikul’s late push and Maybank ambassador Kelly Tan’s surge on Saturday added to a memorable week of world-class competition.
For Malaysia, the Championship was a proud milestone that showcased the nation’s growing strength in women’s golf. Ting led the local contingent, finishing T49 at three-under 285 with rounds of 67, 75, 70 and 73, marking a composed and confident performance. Her finish also earned her a place in an Epson Tour event, a Maybank initiative that rewards the highest-finishing regional invitee with a direct pathway towards LPGA qualification.
Tan followed in T56 on two-under par 286, highlighted by a superb 68 on Saturday, while Genevieve Ling matched that position with steady play across four days. Ashley Lau and Liyana Durisic finished at two-over-par and four-over-par respectively, both showing consistency and control in front of home fans.
The field, headlined by Thitikul and Yin, also featured five ASEAN Qualifiers whose performances reflected the tournament’s role as a springboard for regional talent.
Among the ASEAN invitees, Thailand’s Cholcheva Wongras emerged as the top finisher at T64 on even-par 288, displaying poise throughout the week. Compatriots Namo Luangnitikul (a) and Achiraya Sriwong (a) finished T67 (+1) and T71 (+3) respectively, after steady showings that underlined the region’s growing depth. Kan Bunnabodee and Kritchanya Kaopattanaskul (a) rounded out the group, gaining valuable experience competing alongside the LPGA’s best. Together, they embodied the Championship’s purpose as a platform connecting ambition, opportunity and collective progress across ASEAN.
Dato' Sri Khairussaleh Ramli, President and Group Chief Executive Officer of Maybank said, “At Maybank, we believe in the strength of ‘Harnessing Collective Power’, and the Maybank Championship is the embodiment of that belief. This year, we have been privileged to see golf at the highest level from our 2025 champion, Miyu Yamashita. Your skill and focus have been a thrill to watch, and I congratulate you on a well-deserved victory.
The Championship brought together world-class players, regional talents and dedicated partners in a true collective effort to elevate the game and the region. I am deeply grateful for the commitment and collaboration that made this week such a success.”
Around the course, the atmosphere was electric. Huge crowds thronged KLGCC throughout the week, drawn by both the calibre of play and the spirit that surrounded it. The shared energy among players, fans and partners reflected the unity that continues to strengthen women’s golf across the region.
As the curtain falls on the 2025 edition, the Maybank Championship stands as a living expression of its purpose where competition, collaboration and community move in unison to advance the sport and inspire new ambitions across ASEAN.
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Rookie professional Mirabel Ting closed her campaign at the third edition of the USD 3 million Maybank Championship with a one-over-par 73 to finish as the best Malaysian for the second year in a row, placing tied for 49th.
Meanwhile, Japan’s Miyu Yamashita fired a superb seven-under-par 65 to force a three-way playoff with South Korea’s Hye-Jin Choi and Australia’s Hannah Green. Yamashita clinched victory on the first playoff hole after draining a long birdie putt on the 18th, capturing a brilliant second career title in only her first full year on tour.
Starting her final round off the 10th tee at Kuala Lumpur Golf & Country Club’s West Course, Ting carded four birdies, three bogeys, and one double bogey.
Making her professional debut at the championship, Ting remained positive despite not matching last year’s stronger finish.
“Even if I’m not playing my best, I was hitting my irons a lot better today—just the putts weren’t dropping,” shared Ting.
The former world No. 2 amateur now turns her focus to the Final Stage of the LPGA Qualifying Series this December at Magnolia Grove Golf Course in Mobile, Alabama, where she’ll work closely with her coach in Bangkok ahead of the event.
“This week is all about taking things in perspective and getting ready for Q-Series—and doing my best there,” she said.
“I think I’m going to fly down to Bangkok again before heading off to the States for some check-ins and on-course training.”
At just 20 years old, Ting is already eyeing a bigger year ahead in 2026, hoping to earn her card and compete full-time on the LPGA Tour.
“The goal is always going to be acquiring my LPGA card, and I just want to have a fun 2026—be out there, keep playing and playing.”
Among the other Malaysians in the field, Kelly Tan and Genevieve Ling were the only two to finish under par this week, carding rounds of 75 and 74 respectively to place tied for 56th.
Epson Tour player Ashley Lau, who will also join Ting at the upcoming Final Stage of Q-Series, finished in solo 70th on two-over-par, while Liyana Durisic wrapped up the Malaysian contingent in tied 72nd on four-over-par.
Ashley Lau and Genevieve Ling returned even-par rounds to lead the Malaysian contingent in joint 41st position after day two of the Maybank Championship.
Faced with blistering and testing conditions at Kuala Lumpur Golf & Country Club's West Course, the pair sit at three-under-par at the halfway mark of the championship.
Overnight leader Hye-Jin Choi extended her advantage with a six-under-par 66 to reach a 14-under-par total, pulling five shots clear of defending champion Ruoning Yin and Australia’s Hannah Green, who share second place on nine-under-par.
Lau, who started on the 10th tee, had an up-and-down day trading birdies and bogeys.
“Putting is usually my bread and butter, so I was getting a little frustrated when they weren’t dropping,” the 2024 Olympian shared.
“My caddie was telling me, head up and look up. Just forget about the last shot and focus on the next,” she added.
For Ling, her short game kept her in contention as she battled through a difficult ball-striking day.
“I wasn’t hitting the ball very well today, so I scrambled pretty good and I was happy with my putting out there,” said Ling.
Rookie professional Mirabel Ting endured a tough round of three-over-par 75, which included four birdies, three bogeys, and two double bogeys. Despite the setback, Ting remained positive about her performance and the lessons to take forward.
“There were some bad mistakes and decision-making out there, but having that streak on the back nine gave me that understanding I’m able to make it out there,” shared Ting.
Two-time Olympian Kelly Tan and domestic tour Order of Merit leader Liyana Durisic returned with rounds of two-over-par 74 and four-over-par 76 respectively. Tan currently sits T55, while Durisic lies T62.
“The course might be set for players to make a lot of birdies out there, but you have to put yourself in position and it’s what we’ll analyze and work towards tomorrow,” said Tan.
Catch all the weekend action and support the local players at the Maybank Championship, continuing through November 2 at Kuala Lumpur Golf & Country Club.
Malaysia’s Kelly Tan posted a solid four-under-par 68 to be the leading Malaysian heading into the final round of the Maybank Championship.
After a second round of two-over-par 74 in the third edition of the championship, the Johorean took advantage of cloudy conditions to notch up six birdies against two bogeys at Kuala Lumpur Golf & Country Club’s West Course. She currently sits in joint 38th position with six other players.
South Korea’s Hye-Jin Choi fired a brilliant five-under-par 67 to remain on top of the leaderboard with a four-shot lead going into Sunday. Trailing behind Choi is China’s Yan Liu, who carded a seven-under 65 to move into solo second, while Australia’s Hannah Green sits a stroke back at 14-under-par.
Tan will enter the final round at five-under-par, and will look to execute the same game plan to chase a strong finish.
“The par saves were the key for my round today, they really kept my momentum going and were what I needed out there,” shared Tan.
With six birdies on her card, her most memorable one came on the par-four 14th.
“I made a long putt on 14th, which was about a 25-footer in front of the crowd, and it’s always nice for the local fans.”
In her second appearance at the championship, Mirabel Ting stands as the next best-placed Malaysian in tied 45th position with a three-day aggregate of four-under-par.
Ting carded a two-under-par 70 for the day, highlighted by an eagle on the 3rd hole after draining a 54-footer putt.
“I was on the left side of the green, and took the right line with good speed and it just went in,” noted Ting.
Despite frustrations over the past two rounds, she remains hopeful for a positive finish on Sunday.
“It’s been frustrating two days in a row, especially today when I was hitting the ball everywhere and the only thing I did well was my putts. But I’m trying not to think too much about it, and enjoy my last game on the golf course tomorrow.”
Genevieve Ling posted a 74 to sit in T57, while Ashley Lau carded a 76 to enter round four in T67. Wrapping up the Malaysian lineup is Liyana Durisic in T71 after a third-round 75.
Catch all the final round action and support the local players at the Maybank Championship tomorrow at Kuala Lumpur Golf & Country Club.
Rookie professional Mirabel Ting posted a solid five-under-par 67 to be the best-placed Malaysian in joint 11th place following the opening round of the Maybank Championship.
The youngest in the Malaysian lineup, Ting carded six birdies against one bogey at the West Course of Kuala Lumpur Golf & Country Club, trailing leader Hye-Jin Choi of South Korea by three shots after Choi’s superb eight-under-par 64.
Choi holds a one-shot advantage over Scotland’s Gemma Dryburgh and Italy’s Benedetta Moresco, while seven more players sit a further stroke back on six-under-par.
“Birdieing the first hole was the start I needed, but I still told myself to be patient. That’s what I did the entire round and played really well,” said Ting, who made four of her six birdies on her opening nine.
Despite recently turning professional and gearing up for the Final Stage of LPGA Qualifying School in December, Ting continues to remind herself that the approach remains the same.
“There’s more pressure and expectations, but I try to put everything aside and not think too much. At the end of the day, amateur or professional, you’re still hitting the golf ball by yourself,” she noted.
The next-best Malaysian was domestic tour Order of Merit leader Liyana Durisic, who fired a four-under-par 68 to sit tied for 21st. Durisic recorded four birdies against a lone bogey, joining a group that includes defending champion Ruoning Yin and two-time winner this season Jeeno Thitikul.
Making her second appearance at the championship, Durisic said the experience she’s gained since turning professional has made a difference.
“Last year, I think it was just a rookie start. I was nervous. Didn't really have that much experience. Obviously, coming in with like three wins and stuff, it kind of just gives me a boost of confidence. Hey, you deserve to be here. You can play well, today just shows that,” she said.
The remaining Malaysians, Kelly Tan, Genevieve Ling, and Ashley Lau, each returned rounds of three-under-par 69 to sit tied for 32nd.
“It’s been a while, so it’s always nice to play in Malaysia and give the local fans something to cheer for. I’m excited for the week, and there are still three more rounds to go,” said Maybank ASEAN ambassador Tan.
Catch all the action and cheer on the local stars as the Maybank Championship continues from October 30 to November 2 at Kuala Lumpur Golf & Country Club.
