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Mao Saigo Leads LPGA Maybank Championship with Impressive 63

Posted : 24 October 2024

Japanese rookie Mao Saigo made a stunning debut at the LPGA Maybank Championship in Kuala Lumpur, firing a nine-under-par 63 to seize a one-shot lead after the first round. South Korea's Ryu Hae-ran closely followed with a solid 64, while Liu Ruixin from China and Taiwan's Hsu Wei-ling shared third place with matching scores of 65. A group of six players, including double major champion Yuka Saso, were tied for fifth, just one stroke behind.

 

The day clearly belonged to the 23-year-old Saigo, who showcased her skills with ten birdies, offset by a single bogey, under the clear skies of Kuala Lumpur Golf & Country Club. "The course is difficult because there is so much up and down, but I am enjoying myself playing here," she said, expressing her enthusiasm as she embarks on her first season on the LPGA Tour. Saigo emphasized her plan to rest and recover ahead of the upcoming rounds.

 

Saigo's impressive performance featured six birdies on the front nine, followed by two more on the 10th and 11th holes, as she maintained her momentum throughout the round. A birdie on the 15th hole and another on the 16th had her looking poised for an error-free scorecard. However, she did bogey the 17th, but overall, she felt satisfied with her play. "I made a lot of middle-length putts, and that's how I played really well," she reflected on her successful day.

 

Ryu, a two-time winner on the LPGA Tour, completed her opening round with a flawless scorecard, finishing strong with consecutive birdies. "Today my putting is good, better than last week," remarked the 23-year-old Korean. She expressed her happiness with the number of birdies made and acknowledged the need to feel more comfortable with her shots and putting as she continues in the tournament.

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