Jeeno Thitikul leads at AIG Women's Open; Hull and Woad five back
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Last updated Jul 30, 2026
Jeeno Thitikul holds a two-shot lead after carding a bogey-free 64 in the opening round of the AIG Women's Open at Royal Lytham & St Annes. Charley Hull started strong but mixed six birdies with four bogeys to finish five shots off the lead. Lottie Woad also made a positive start with a two-under 69. Haeran Ryu and Shiho Kuwaki are tied for second at five-under, while defending champion Miyu Yamashita lies eight strokes back after a 72. Nelly Korda is at risk of missing consecutive major cuts following a two-over 73.
- •Thitikul has a two-shot lead after round one.
- •Hull and Woad are both five strokes off the lead.
- •Ryu and Kuwaki are tied for second with five-under 66.
- •Korda struggled with a two-over 73 in her round.
- •The tournament is held at Royal Lytham & St Annes.
"Jeeno Thitikul raced into the early lead after the opening round of the AIG Women's Open, as Charley Hull made a mixed start to her bid for an elusive major victory.
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