Defending championYamashita takes control at Maybank Championship
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KUALA LUMPUR: Defending champion Miyu Yamashita took control of the Maybank Championship with a bogey-free round, opening a two-shot lead after 36 holes at Kuala Lumpur Golf and Country Club (KLGCC) on Friday.
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The Japanese carded a six-under-par 66 to add to her opening 65, moving to 13-under 131.
While the hot weather tested the field, Yamashita maintained her composure with precise iron play and effective scoring on the par-fives.
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