Thitikul Leads Open as Ryu and Kuwaki Chase Thailand's Jeeno Thitikul emerged as the early leader at the AIG Women's Open after shooting a seven under 64 in the opening round at Royal Lytham & St Anne's.
This impressive performance sets the stage for an intriguing battle, but what does it tell us about the state of women's golf and the pressures that come with competing at the highest level?
Thitikul's consistency in majors has been a defining feature of her career, with 11 top 10 finishes to date. However, she still seeks that elusive first major victory.