Japan's Miyu Yamashita is rightly 'the queen' after creating history defending her Maybank Championship title
Japanese golfer Miyu Yamashita successfully defended her Maybank Championship title in Kuala Lumpur. She finished with a four-day total of 22-under 266, securing a two-stroke victory over runner-up Yan Liu.
Why it matters
This victory marks a significant achievement in professional women's golf, highlighting Yamashita's dominance in the regional circuit.
KUALA LUMPUR: Japan's Miyu Yamashita successfully defended her Maybank Championship title after carding a four-under 68 in the final round to secure a two-stroke victory at the Kuala Lumpur Golf and Country Club (KLGCC) here today.
The world number four sank five birdies at the third, fifth, eighth, 11th and 18th holes, with her only bogey coming at the ninth, to finish with a four-day total of 22-under 266, two strokes ahead of China's Yan Liu.
Yamashita, who entered the final round with a two-stroke advantage, opened her campaign with a seven-under 65 on Thursday, followed by rounds of six under 66 and five under 67 before closing with a four under 68 today to secure her second consecutive Maybank Championship title.
Speaking to reporters after her victory, Yamashita said maintaining her focus throughout the final round had helped her deliver another strong performance at KLGCC.
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