Celine Boutier of France triumphed in the inaugural Maybank Championship at the Kuala Lumpur Golf and Country Club today, securing her fourth title this year after a gruelling nine-hole play-off victory over Thailand’s Atthaya Thitikul.
The Youth and Sports Ministry is looking into revitalising the national golf development initiatives, echoing support from female Malaysian golfers for collaborative training opportunities.
Despite facing two early bogeys, Jasmine Suwannapura’s spirits remained high as she maintained her lead at the Maybank Championship after the second round today.
After a six-year hiatus, the Maybank Championship makes its return to Malaysia with a remarkable prize purse of US$3 million, making it the most lucrative non-major tournament on the LPGA Tour in Asia.
Malaysian golfer Kelly Tan, a local favourite, faces a challenging test as the prestigious Maybank Championship returns to her home turf after a six-year hiatus.
Several top athletes aim for salaries that could outpace even the highest-earning footballers, raising questions about the sustainability of funding within Malaysian sports
Malaysia could miss live coverage of the 2026 FIFA World Cup as a steep RM200 million broadcasting fee strains Astro and RTM, raising doubts over whether fans will be able to watch football’s biggest tournament
