The Malaysian golf escape

Thai star Jeeno Thitikul will be teeing off again in the Maybank Championship this month, when travelling golfers can enjoy the privileges of the Maybank Asean Golf Getaway. — IZZRAFIQ ALIAS/The Star

KUALA Lumpur is preparing for an influx of golfers and golf enthusiasts from across the region this month, with the RM3mil Maybank Championship set to take centre stage on Malaysia’s sporting calendar.

As one of the standout events on the LPGA Tour, the event will bring many of the world’s leading female golfers to Kuala Lumpur, adding to the buzz surrounding the capital and reinforcing Malaysia’s position as a premier golf destination.