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Defending champ Yamashita maintains lead after 3 rounds at LPGA Malaysia

Defending champion Miyu Yamashita shot a 5-under 67 on Saturday to take a two-stroke lead into Sunday's final round of the LPGA Tour's Maybank Championship.

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Published: Saturday, 31 October 2026 at 10:30 AM

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Miyu Yamashita shot a 5-under 67 to hold a two-stroke lead after three rounds in Malaysia.
Yamashita sits at 18-under 198 after 54 holes at the Kuala Lumpur Golf and Country Club.
Yan Liu shot a 63 to tie Pauline Roussin-Bouchard for second place.

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Defending champion Miyu Yamashita carded a 5-under 67 on Saturday to hold a two-stroke lead after three rounds at the Maybank Championship. Playing at the Kuala Lumpur Golf and Country Club, the 2025 Women's British Open winner reached an 18-under 198 total heading into Sunday's final round.

China's Yan Liu posted the round of the day with a 63 to share second place alongside first-round leader Pauline Roussin-Bouchard at 16-under. Yan's round was highlighted by an eagle on the 18th hole from 100 meters, while Yuri Yoshida sat at 11-under following a 66.

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Defending champ Yamashita maintains lead after 3 rounds at LPGA Malaysia

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