Golf
Malaysian Golfer Ashley Lau Leads Local Challenge at 2024 Maybank Championship
Kuala Lumpur: Malaysian golfer Ashley Lau managed to recover from a slow start in the opening round to lead the local challenge at the 2024 Maybank Championship, today.
Ashley’s Impressive Comeback
The Olympian carded four under 68 today, to finish joint 39th with four other golfers with a two-day total of three under 141 at the Kuala Lumpur Golf and Country Club (KLGC), Bukit Kiara here. After carding a one over 73 score yesterday, Ashley managed to hit six birdies (3,4,6,8,10,17 holes) and two bogeys in par four second and 12th hole.
"It was a very slow start for me, it felt like I wasn’t doing good on the front nine, but I shot one under. I think my putts started going in on the second nine, so very glad they did," she said.
Mirabel Ting’s Disappointing Performance
Meanwhile, Malaysian amateur Mirabel Ting was unable to continue her impressive performance as she scored a three over 75 to finish joint 44th with an overall two under 142. The 18-year-old started her Ladies Professional Golf Association (LPGA) Tour debut by carding a five under 67 to share 11th place, yesterday.
"The conditions were a little bit much more tougher today. Putts didn’t drop. I Made a couple, probably three putts coming in and couldn’t make any birdies. Just frustrated with the way I played today," she said.
Other Local Representatives Struggle
Other local representatives, Nur Durriyah Damian and Liyana Durisic continued to remain at the bottom of the leaderboard, with overall scores of 13 over 157 and 16 over 160, respectively.
Conclusion
Despite the disappointing performance of some local representatives, Ashley’s impressive comeback has given Malaysian golf fans something to cheer about. With the competition still far from over, we can expect to see more exciting matches and upsets in the days to come.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Q: What is the current standing of Malaysian golfer Ashley Lau in the 2024 Maybank Championship?
A: Ashley is currently joint 39th with four other golfers. -
Q: What was Ashley’s score in the second round?
A: Ashley carded four under 68 in the second round. -
Q: How did Malaysian amateur Mirabel Ting perform in the second round?
A: Mirabel scored a three over 75 to finish joint 44th with an overall two under 142. - Q: Who are the other local representatives still in the competition?
A: Nur Durriyah Damian and Liyana Durisic are still competing, but are currently at the bottom of the leaderboard.