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Miyu Yamashita Wins LPGA Maybank Championship in Three-Way Playoff

A 7-under 65 set up the clinching putt after rain delays turned a crowded finish into a tense playoff.

Overview

  • Hannah Green, Hye-Jin Choi and Yamashita finished at 18 under before Yamashita birdied the first extra hole on the par-5 18th.
  • Choi began the day with a four-shot lead but closed with a 73 to fall into the playoff and remain winless on the LPGA Tour.
  • Green carded a final-round 68 and birdied the 18th to join the playoff a week after helping Australia win the International Crown.
  • Play was halted for about an hour during the final round and the playoff start was delayed more than 30 minutes by another shower.
  • Five players, including world No. 1 Jeeno Thitikul, finished one stroke back at 17 under as the tour heads to the Japan Classic next week.