Miyu Yamashita Retains Lead at Maybank Championship

Miyu Yamashita from Japan maintained her lead at the Maybank Championship in Malaysia by shooting a 5-under 67 on Saturday, bringing her total to 18-under 198.

This score matches her final total from the previous year when she won in a playoff. During the third round, Yamashita recorded six birdies and one bogey at the par-4 16th hole.

Tied for second place at 16-under are China's Yan Liu and France's Pauline Roussin-Bouchard. Liu achieved the best round of the day with a 9-under 63, while Roussin-Bouchard scored a 67. Amateur Marisa Tojai and Robyn Choi are tied for fourth at 14-under, with Tojai making an impressive debut in her first tour event.