Mao wants more


Narrowly ahead: Japan’s Mao Saigo ended the first round with a nine-under 63, leading a stroke ahead of South Korea’s Ryu Hae-ran. — FAIHAN GHANI/The Star

PETALING JAYA: Japan’s Mao Saigo got the Maybank Championship off to a stellar start when she went on a birdie blitz at the Kuala Lumpur Golf and Country Club (KLGCC) yesterday.

The 23-year-old LPGA Tour rookie ended the first round with a nine-under 63, leading a stroke ahead of South Korea’s Ryu Hae-ran who is in second with an eight-under 64.

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