Pauline Roussin-Bouchard leads Maybank Championship after first round

Pauline Roussin-Bouchard holds a one-stroke lead at the Maybank Championship after shooting an eight-under 64 at the Kuala Lumpur Golf and Country Club. The French golfer secured her position by birdying her final three holes.

Sophia Schubert and Miyu Yamashita are tied for second place following a 65. Charley Hull and Perrine Delacour are tied for fourth after both carded 66s. Hannah Green remains in contention for a spot in the LPGA season-ending Tour Championship in Naples, Florida.

The tournament features several notable absences, including world number one Nelly Korda and number two Jeeno Thitikul. Major winner Haeran Ryu also withdrew from the event before her first-round tee time for undisclosed reasons.