Jeeno Thitikul made a strong start to the AIG Women’s Open by shooting a 7-under 64 on Thursday at Royal Lytham & St. Annes. The opening round gave her an early two-shot lead and immediately put her at the center of the tournament.
The fast start matters because a major championship is the biggest title still missing from Thitikul’s career. By opening with one of the best scores of the day, she took an important first step in her attempt to finally add a major trophy.
Royal Lytham & St. Annes is one of the iconic venues in British golf, and handling it well from the start can shape the rest of the week. Thitikul’s 64 puts her in a favorable position, but with several rounds still to play, the pressure of staying in front will only increase.
Even so, the first-round story belongs to Thitikul. Her performance set the pace at the AIG Women’s Open and gave her a promising platform as she chases the biggest breakthrough of her career.
