Mirabel Ting’s stellar 2024 season will get even brighter as the 19-year-old sensation heads to the Maybank Championship 2024.
Ting, Malaysia’s top female amateur golfer, will go head-to-head with the world’s best at Kuala Lumpur Golf & Country Club (KLGCC) from October 24 to 27. She’ll be representing Malaysia alongside seasoned pros Ashley Lau and Kelly Tan, thanks to sponsor invitations from Maybank. Rounding out the Malaysian squad are Liyana Durisic and Durriyah Damian, who secured their spots at the ASEAN Qualifier in August. It's a strong homegrown lineup for the US$3 million tournament.
Currently making waves on the U.S. collegiate circuit with Florida State University, Ting’s rise has been nothing short of electric. She recently clinched her second straight win at the Schooner Fall Classic, making her just the third player in school history to pull off consecutive victories. These wins catapulted her to eighth on the World Amateur Golf Ranking—an impressive feat for a Malaysian golfer, with Natasha Oon being the last to reach such heights in 2022.
Ecstatic about her LPGA Tour debut, Ting said, “I’m super excited to be playing my first LPGA Tour event at the Maybank Championship. It’s been a childhood dream, and to see it come true so soon is just amazing. I’m ready to compete with the best and learn from the experience.”
Having played KLGCC’s West Course before, Ting knows the challenges that await. “The course is long with plenty of tricky fairway bunkers. It’s going to take some solid course management to score well,” she said.
Earlier this year, Ting made history as the first Malaysian to make the cut at the Augusta National Women’s Amateur, finishing an impressive joint eighth. In July, she teed it up for the international team at the Arnold Palmer Cup, and in August, she dominated the fairways of Sarawak to win individual gold at the Sukan Malaysia (SUKMA) Games. Reflecting on her form, Ting credits her short game and mindset.
“My wedge play and putting have been key, and staying positive has helped me perform well in recent tournaments,” she explained.
Joining Ting in Malaysia’s charge is Ashley Lau, another talent from Sarawak. Lau, who’s competing on the Epson Tour, notched her first professional win earlier this year at the Women’s Victorian Open. She also represented Malaysia at the Paris Olympics, flying the flag high as the country’s sole golfer in the event.
Meanwhile, Kelly Tan, Malaysia’s most successful golfer, continues to be a dominant force on the LPGA Tour. With over 24 Majors under her belt and two Olympic appearances, Tan has been blazing trails, including a standout 13th-place finish at the 2020 KPMG Women’s PGA Championship.
The Maybank Championship is more than just a tournament—it’s a stage for Malaysian golf’s rising stars to shine. As part of the LPGA Tour’s Asian swing, the no-cut, 72-hole event is set to feature heavy hitters like World No. 1 Nelly Korda, defending champion Celine Boutier, and World No. 2 Lilia Vu, among others. The lineup is packed with global talent, including Ayaka Furue, Ruoning Yin, Amy Yang, and Yuka Saso.
Tickets are available with weekday passes at RM38, weekend passes at RM68, and season passes at RM88. Kids under 12 enter for free, and Maybank cardholders and MAE App users also enjoy complimentary access.
