World number two Jeeno Thitikul took an early two-shot lead after the opening round of the AIG Women’s Open, shooting a seven-under-par 64 at Royal Lytham & St Anne’s. Her strong start puts her in a favourable position in one of women’s golf’s major championships.

Thitikul’s 64 was described as spectacular and established the leading score on day one. Japan’s Ryu and Kuwaki were among the players chasing her, according to the accompanying report.