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Charley Hull sits two shots off the lead at the Maybank Classic as Pauline Roussin-Bouchard fires a stunning 64 in Kuala Lumpur - while world No. 3 Haeran Ryu walks away without explanation.
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Pauline Roussin-Bouchard delivered a blistering finish to seize control of the Maybank Classic at Kuala Lumpur Golf and Country Club. The French golfer birdied her final three holes to card an 8-under 64, good enough for a one-stroke lead after round one.
England's Charley Hull sits two shots off the pace after a solid 66. She's tied for fourth alongside compatriot of Roussin-Bouchard, Perrine Delacour. American Sophia Schubert and Japan's Miyu Yamashita share second place on 65.
The biggest talking point? World No. 3 Haeran Ryu pulled out before even hitting a shot. No explanation was offered. This is a player who won both the Women's PGA Championship and the Evian Championship this year - and her sudden absence demands scrutiny.
It comes just days after a dramatic collapse at the BMW Ladies Championship in South Korea. Ryu held a four-stroke lead heading into the final round, only to shoot 73 and finish a shot behind winner Yuri Yoshida. Coincidence? Perhaps. But the timing is hard to ignore.
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