Swede says her short iron game making the difference


Good job: Sweden’s Maja Stark reacts after completing the second round of the Maybank Championship at Kuala Lumpur Golf and Country Club. — FAIHAN GHANI/The Star

PETALING JAYA: Consistency is the name of the game for Swedish golfer Maja Stark as she took the lead heading into the third round of the Maybank Championship today.

The 24-year-old shot back-to-back 66 at the Kuala Lumpur Golf and Country Club (KLGCC) to card 12-under after two days.

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