South Korea’s Hye-Jin Choi shot a bogey-free 64 to lead the Maybank Championship 2025, crediting her tee shots and par saves.
KUALA LUMPUR: South Korea’s Hye-Jin Choi fired a brilliant bogey-free eight-under 64 to lead the opening round of the Maybank Championship 2025 at the Kuala Lumpur Golf and Country Club.
She summed up her performance by stating that avoiding missed tee shots prevents bogeys and creates birdie opportunities.
Choi carded six birdies on holes 1, 7, 9, 12, 16, and 18 and added an eagle on the par-5 third hole.
She admitted facing several tricky situations due to the rough and hazards but remained composed to produce solid par saves.
“I had a lot of situations which I could make bogeys because of rough and hazard, but I made a lot of good pars,” she said through a translator.
With hot weather testing players, Choi revealed her focus is on conserving energy as she competes in her fifth consecutive tournament.
“So like two things I’m thinking about. First is to have short practice and long rest. So it’s my fifth tournament in a row so I really have to maintain my power. I’m going to eat well and rest well,” she said.
Heading into the second round, she remains grounded despite leading the field after her stellar opening effort.
“So it was a really good round in the first round, so I’m just going to think the rest of the rounds are going to be like today. I’m going to start over and not really think about my score and just try my best,” she added.
– Bernama
