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Defending Champion Miyu Yamashita Leads Maybank Championship by Two Strokes Entering Final Round

Defending Champion Miyu Yamashita Leads Maybank Championship by Two Strokes Entering Final Round
Championships & Races · 14:27:48 - Tuesday, 3 November 2026

Defending champion Miyu Yamashita of Japan holds a two-stroke lead heading into the final round of the Maybank Championship 2026 at Kuala Lumpur Golf & Country Club in Malaysia. Yamashita, who won the tournament last year, carded a strong third round on October 31, 2026, to position herself for a potential title defense.

The 2026 edition of the Maybank Championship sees Yamashita looking to become a repeat winner at the event, which is part of the LPGA Tour schedule. Her lead sets up an intriguing final day as she aims to fend off challengers on the Kuala Lumpur course.

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