Maybank C’ship will wow local fans despite absence of Korda and Ko

Asian star: China’s world No. 4 Yin Ruoning will be one of the big names to compete at the Maybank Championship. — AFP

PETALING JAYA: Despite the absence of world No. 1 Nelly Korda of the United States and Lydia Ko of New Zealand, the Maybank Championship starting this Thursday promises a feast for local golf fans with one of the strongest fields in the tournament’s history.

This year’s tournament at Kuala Lumpur Golf and Country Club (KLGCC) will see a prize money of US$3mil (RM12.9mil), making it one of the richest events on the LPGA calendar.