‘What a start!’ – Thitikul leads Women’s Open with opening 64

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BBC Sport · 4 months ago

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.

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In short

Thitikul opened with a seven-under 64
She leads the Women’s Open by two shots
Ryu and Kuwaki are among the nearest challengers

How this story developed

4 months ago 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.

Explained simply

The AIG Women's Open is one of the five major championships in professional women's golf, the sport's most prestigious tournaments. This year's tournament is being held at Royal Lytham & St Anne's, a historic golf course in Lancashire, England. Winning brings significant prestige and typically substantial prize money.

Jeeno Thitikul is a professional golfer from Thailand currently ranked world number two. She shot 64 in the opening round, which is an impressive score. Her strong opening has given her a two-shot lead over her nearest rivals.

In golf tournaments, an early lead is beneficial but does not determine the final outcome, as players compete over several rounds. Thitikul faces competition from other strong golfers, including Japan's Ryu and Kuwaki. The championship will continue over the coming days to determine the ultimate winner.