'What a start!' - Thitikul opens with seven-under 64 to lead AIG Women's Open

World number two Jeeno Thitikul occupies the top spot after the opening round of the AIG Women's Open, shooting a seven-under 64 at Royal Lytham & St Anne's to sit two shots clear. 'What a start!'

The opening day at the AIG Women's Open took place at Royal Lytham & St Anne's, where Thitikul produced the low score of the round to move to the front of the field. Her seven-under 64 set the early benchmark on a course that traditionally tests every element of a player’s game. The one-round snapshot leaves her with a two-shot advantage going into the second day.

Thitikul’s card of 64 was the standout performance of the first round, giving the world number two a clear lead. That margin after day one will place her in a favourable position on the leaderboard, having established momentum before the weekend. The score itself — seven under par — reflects a strong opening effort on a major championship stage.

Royal Lytham & St Anne's provided the setting for the tournament’s first 18 holes, and Thitikul’s result there will be the reference point for the chasing pack. With the early lead secured, attention will centre on whether she can maintain that form amid the pressures of a major. The AIG Women's Open’s opening round has therefore produced a clear leader and a defined story heading into round two.

No additional player names or round specifics were supplied alongside Thitikul’s score, but her position is unambiguous: a seven-under 64 and a two-shot cushion at the top.

Thitikul’s start gives her the outright lead after the first round of the AIG Women's Open at Royal Lytham & St Anne's. The coming rounds will determine if she can convert this early advantage into a sustained challenge.