Amateur Rianne Malixi showcased her potential by finishing tied for 24th at the Suntory Ladies Open of the LPGA of Japan Tour, concluding the tournament with an even-par 72 at the Rokko Kokusai Golf Club in Hyogo, Japan.
Rianne Malixi of The Philipines plays her tee shot on the 12th hole during the first round of the Augusta National Women's Amateur at Champions Retreat Golf Course on April 03, 2024 in Evans, Georgia.MANILA, Philippines – Amateur Rianne Malixi showcased her potential by finishing tied for 24th at the Suntory Ladies Open of the LPGA of Japan Tour, concluding the tournament with an even-par 72 at the Rokko Kokusai Golf Club in Hyogo, Japan Sunday.
Malixi competed on a sponsor's invite and finished with a four-day total of 286, sharing low amateur honors with world No. 4 Minsol Kim. Both amateurs were among the six who made it to the weekend play of the ¥150-million event. At the halfway mark, Malixi, ranked 33rd n the world, and Kim were tied for 15th with the former coming through with a bogey-free 68. In contrast, the Korean experienced a tumultuous round featuring an eagle and five birdies against five bogeys and a double bogey, resulting in a 72.
In the final round, the 16-year-old Malixi, whose campaign is sponsored by ICTSI, continued to face challenges, but her recovery highlighted her determination to bounce back from adversity. Winner of the Australian Master of the Amateurs last January, the rising Filipina star shifts her campaign to Korea next week.BDO, SM launch Kabayan Tuesday para sa overseas Filipino families with Piolo PascualThinking of smarter buys? Here are 6 tech recos you can score this 6.
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