Thitikul leads AIG Women's Open with seven-under 64
3 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 30, 2026, 6:59 PM
Last updated Jul 30, 2026
Jeeno Thitikul, ranked second in the world, leads the AIG Women's Open at Royal Lytham & St Anne's with a seven-under 64. She holds a two-shot advantage over Shiho Kuwaki and Haeran Ryu, both at five under. Ryu is aiming for her third major title this calendar year. The first round featured strong performances from top players, while world number one Nelly Korda struggled with a two-over-par 73. The leaderboard remains competitive as the tournament progresses.
- •Thitikul shoots a bogey-free seven-under 64 in the first round.
- •Ryu and Kuwaki trail Thitikul by two shots, both at five under.
- •Korda posts two-over 73, falling behind in the tournament.
- •Thitikul previously lost her number one ranking to Korda after the Chevron Championship.
- •The AIG Women's Open continues through the week.
- 6:59 PMBBC Sport — 'What a start!' - Thitikul leads Women's Open with opening 64
- 6:32 PMYahoo Sports — Thitikul leads Open as Ryu and Kuwaki chase
- 6:32 PMBBC Sport — Thitikul leads Open as Ryu and Kuwaki chase
"World number two Jeeno Thitikul leads the first round of the AIG Women's Open by two shots after hitting a spectacular seven-under 64 at Royal Lytham & St Anne's.
"World number two Jeeno Thitikul leads the first round of the AIG Women's Open by two shots after a spectacular seven-under 64 at Royal Lytham & St Anne's.
"World number two Jeeno Thitikul leads the first round of the AIG Women's Open by two shots after a spectacular seven-under 64 at Royal Lytham & St Anne's.
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External links- BBC SportJul 30, 2026, 6:59 PM'What a start!' - Thitikul leads Women's Open with opening 64
World number two Jeeno Thitikul leads the first round of the AIG Women's Open by two shots after hitting a spectacular seven-under 64 at Royal Lytham & St Anne's.
- Yahoo SportsJul 30, 2026, 6:32 PMThitikul leads Open as Ryu and Kuwaki chase
World number two Jeeno Thitikul leads the first round of the AIG Women's Open by two shots after a spectacular seven-under 64 at Royal Lytham & St Anne's.
- BBC SportJul 30, 2026, 6:32 PMThitikul leads Open as Ryu and Kuwaki chase
World number two Jeeno Thitikul leads the first round of the AIG Women's Open by two shots after a spectacular seven-under 64 at Royal Lytham & St Anne's.
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