The chase is on in Kuala Lumpur! After three action-packed days at KLGCC West, the Maybank Championship 2025 has delivered brilliant shot-making, leaderboard shake-ups, and a clear front-runner — yet Sunday could rewrite the script. From Hye-Jin Choi’s steady charge to late surges from Yan Liu and Hannah Green, Round 4 is shaping up as the ultimate test of nerve, rhythm, and precision under the Malaysian sun.
Maybank Championship 2025 — Recap of R1, R2 & R3 + What to Expect in the Final Round
After three electrifying rounds at KLGCC West, the Maybank Championship 2025 has shaped into a clear weekend story: Hye-Jin Choi has been relentless, others have surged, and Sunday’s final promises drama. Below: a tight, SEO-friendly recap of R1–R3, the up-to-date leaderboard, course takeaways and a tactical preview of the final round.
Quick facts
Event: Maybank Championship 2025 — KLGCC West Course • Dates: Oct 30 – Nov 2, 2025 • Format: 78-player limited field, 72 holes (no-cut). • Purse: $3,000,000.
These limited-field, no-cut events change weekend coverage — every player remains in play across all four rounds, which gives the final day extra storylines and lesser-known names a chance to move up late.
Round 1 — early fireworks
R1 produced eye-catching low rounds as calmer morning conditions allowed several players to go low. Early movers included Hye-Jin Choi, Gemma Dryburgh and Benedetta Moresco — each posting strong opening scores and setting the tone for the week. Feature groups drew TV attention and the leaderboard cooled slightly when afternoon wind picked up.
Round 2 — Choi extends the lead
Through 36 holes Hye-Jin Choi turned up the heat — she posted a sizzling two-day total (a tournament 36-hole mark was noted in coverage) and extended her advantage into the weekend. Meanwhile the ASEAN qualifiers and local players continued to generate buzz, and a handful of names climbed into contention with tidy ball-striking and birdie runs.
Round 3 — the leaderboard reshuffles
Round 3 completed with a handful of major moves: Hye-Jin Choi remained the class of the field and carried a multi-stroke lead into the final day. Yan Liu and Hannah Green — among others — posted low rounds to close the gap, while A Lim Kim and Jeeno Thitikul surged into the top-5 courtesy of aggressive iron play on the inward nine. Course setup and a clearer morning favored low scoring for those who teed off early.
Leaderboard (Top 20 — through Round 3)
Official leaderboard snapshot after Round 3 (scores shown as total to par). For live updates use the LPGA leaderboard embed on your live page.
| Pos | Player | Score (thru R3) | R1 | R2 | R3 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Hye-Jin Choi (KOR) | -19 | 64 | 66 | 67 |
| 2 | Yan Liu (CHN) | -15 | 67 | 69 | 65 |
| 3 | Hannah Green (AUS) | -14 | 66 | 69 | 67 |
| T4 | A Lim Kim (KOR) | -13 | 72 | 67 | 64 |
| T4 | Jeeno Thitikul (THA) | -13 | 68 | 70 | 65 |
| T4 | Ayaka Furue (JPN) | -13 | 68 | 68 | 67 |
| T7 | Akie Iwai (JPN) | -12 | 69 | 69 | 66 |
| T7 | Linn Grant (SWE) | -12 | 67 | 69 | 68 |
| T7 | Lydia Ko (NZL) | -12 | 66 | 70 | 68 |
| T7 | Ruoning Yin (CHN) | -12 | 68 | 67 | 69 |
| T11 | Paula Reto (RSA) | -11 | 69 | 68 | 68 |
| T11 | Ina Yoon (KOR) | -11 | 69 | 68 | 68 |
| T11 | Sei Young Kim (KOR) | -11 | 69 | 68 | 68 |
| T11 | Miranda Wang (CHN) | -11 | 68 | 68 | 69 |
| T11 | Miyu Yamashita (JPN) | -11 | 66 | 70 | 69 |
| T16 | Aditi Ashok (IND) | -10 | 70 | 70 | 66 |
| T16 | Ashleigh Buhai (RSA) | -10 | 68 | 71 | 67 |
| T16 | Haeran Ryu (KOR) | -10 | 67 | 72 | 67 |
| 19 | Nanna K. Madsen (DEN) | -9 | 68 | 70 | 69 |
| T20 | Carlota Ciganda (ESP) | -8 | 72 | 71 | 65 |
(Source: official leaderboards from LPGA/ESPN — use live embed for second-by-second updates.)
Final round — what to expect
Who’s favored
Hye-Jin Choi’s consistency and hot putter make her the player to beat. A four-to-five stroke advantage is significant at KLGCC West, but the no-cut format invites aggressive weekend charges from players farther down the board. Yan Liu and Hannah Green have both shown the ball-striking and short-game polish to challenge if Choi slips.
Key strategic notes for Sunday
- Early tee times matter: calmer morning conditions have historically yielded lower scores; players off early might have a scoring edge if wind picks up later.
- Par-5 scoring: those who can convert birdie chances on the long par-5s will leap up the leaderboard.
- Putting and par saves: quick, tricky greens at KLGCC punish three-putts — clutch lag putting wins tournaments here.
Prediction snapshot (final day)
Top 3 prediction: 1) Hye-Jin Choi (win/hold) — 2) Yan Liu — 3) Hannah Green — but watch for A Lim Kim or Jeeno Thitikul to post a low Sunday and shake things up.
Highlights & embeds
Official LPGA coverage below — embedded for fans who want condensed highlights and the official social updates.
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— LPGA (@LPGA) October 31, 2025
Fan FAQ & quick links
Q: Where's the live leaderboard?
A: Use the LPGA official leaderboard for live updates; we’ll refresh our recap with a final post after the championship ends.
Q: Is the field full?
A: No — the Maybank Championship is a limited 78-player, no-cut event. That means more weekend storylines and more players in play on Sunday.
Internal reading: Maybank Championship — Live Coverage & Tee Times • Hanwha LIFEPLUS International Crown 2025
