In the current LPGA season, Asian players have achieved significant success, with notable wins and top-10 finishes. And expect them to shine again in this year's US$3 million (RM13 million) Maybank Championship at the Kuala Lumpur Golf and Country Club (KLGCC) from Oct 10-Nov 2.
Japan's Mao Saigo, the 2024 LPGA Rookie of the Year, won her first LPGA Tour event and first major championship in a five-way sudden-death playoff at this year's first Major - The Chevron Championships held last month.
Last weekend, Thailand superstar woman golfer Jeeno Thitikul secured her first victory of the year and fifth career LPGA title at the Mizuho Americas Open.
Other Asian players like Hyo Joo Kim, Ayaka Furue, and Rio Takeda have also shown strong performance, with Hyo Joo Kim moving up the Rolex Rankings after a win.
Lydia Ko of New Zealand, a big favourite with the fans here and also the reigning Olympic Games champion, also had a successful season thus far and winning at the HSBC Women's World Championship in Singapore.
Expect these top players to be back again in Malaysia for the Maybank Championship and ignite the fairways of KLGCC come October 30. And expect them to be joined by other star golfers from Europe, Australia and the United States.
With the record-breaking US$3 million purse, this year’s tournament promises four electrifying days of world-class golf, rising stars, and purpose-driven competition - all on the iconic West Course.
Now in its third edition, the Maybank Championship has quickly become a defining stop on the LPGA calendar.
From Céline Boutier’s dramatic nine-hole playoff in 2023 to Ruoning Yin’s commanding win in 2024, the Championship has delivered unforgettable moments.
Just as importantly, it has shone a spotlight on homegrown South-East Asia talents.
Local favourites like Mirabel Ting and Ashley Lau proved last year that our region’s next generation isn’t just promising, they’re ready to take on the best players in the world again.
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And in the horizon, the Maybank Championship ASEAN Qualifier is also back, and it’s calling South-East Asia’s most promising golf talents to KLGCC’s West Course on 12–13 August 2025.
This high-stakes showdown offers an elite field of professionals and top amateurs the chance to earn a direct slot into the Maybank Championship 2025 - which is now recognised as one of the region’s most prestigious stops on the LPGA Tour.
With five spots up for grabs, the competition is expected to be fierce and career-defining. In previous editions, the Qualifier uncovered standout talent from across the region, proving South-East Asia’s depth and readiness to take on the world stage. 2025 is set to raise the bar even higher.
In a media statement, Maybank said that the "ASEAN Qualifier is not just a gateway to global golf, it is a platform for aspiration, regional pride, and the next generation of champions.:
Player registration is now open. Details and eligibility: https://maybank.my/registeraq25
