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Thitikul Leads AIG Women's Open as Irish Trio Struggle
Charley Hull tees off with Hannah Green and Brooke Henderson as she chases her first major in England.
- On Thursday, July 30, 2026, Jeeno Thitikul carded a bogey-free 7-under 64 at the AIG Women's Open, claiming a two-shot lead at Royal Lytham and St Annes.
- Seeking her first major championship title, Thitikul returned to Royal Lytham, where she won the Smyth Salver as a 15-year-old amateur in 2018.
- Japan's Shiho Kuwaki and South Korean Haeran Ryu share second place, two shots back, as only 24 players broke par on the difficult course.
- Ireland's Leona Maguire signed for a 72 at +2, while Lauren Walsh and Anna Foster require improved second rounds on Friday to make the cut.
- The second round continues Friday morning at Lytham, with coverage airing from 4-8 a.m. ET on Golf Channel and 8 a.m.-2 p.m. ET on USA.
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Jeeno Thitikul opens with 64 in Women's British Open in quest to finally win a major
Jeeno Thitikul has taken the first step toward finally winning a major. The 23-year-old Thai played bogey-free at Royal Lytham & St. Annes for a 64.
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