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Red-Hot Finish: Roussin-Bouchard Birdies Last Three Holes to Grab LPGA Lead in Malaysia

Pauline Roussin-Bouchard caught fire down the stretch, closing with three straight birdies for an 8-under 64 and a one-stroke lead at the LPGA's Malaysia stop.

Red-Hot Finish: Roussin-Bouchard Birdies Last Three Holes to Grab LPGA Lead in Malaysia

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Pauline Roussin-Bouchard surged to the top of the leaderboard Thursday at the Kuala Lumpur Golf and Country Club, firing an 8-under-par 64 in the opening round of the LPGA event, according to Yahoo Sports.

The round was defined by a scorching finish, as Roussin-Bouchard birdied her final three holes to seize a one-stroke advantage heading into the tournament's next round.

Her performance set the early pace in Malaysia, putting pressure on the rest of the field to keep up as the event continues.

Sources: Yahoo Sports

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