The golf world witnessed a spectacular comeback when France's Celine Boutier won for the fourth time in 2023 and emerged victorious in the inaugural Maybank Championship at Kuala Lumpur Golf & Country Club today, but not before enduring a marathon nine-hole playoff win over Thailand's Atthaya Thitikul.
Overcoming a one-stroke deficit on the final day, Boutier claimed a LPGA Tour victory after they traded nail-biting sequences in a record-equalling playoff on the LPGA Tour that was held on the 18th (par 5) and 15th (par 3) holes, showcasing exceptional skill in the US$3 million tournament.
Boutier's journey to victory unfolded over a four-day competition, in which she demonstrated exceptional skill and determination, finishing with a 21-under-par 267 total, alongside Thitikul. This outstanding achievement places her in the esteemed company of this year's multiple winners, a roster that has already witnessed a number of rising stars in women's golf.
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The golf world witnessed a spectacular comeback when France's Celine Boutier won for the fourth time in 2023 and emerged victorious in the inaugural Maybank Championship at Kuala Lumpur Golf & Country Club. Read more
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