Thitikul's 7-under-par round here is a strong start and puts her ahead of two-time major winner Haeran Ryu and Japanese golfer Shiho Kuwaki.

July 30 : Thailand's Atthaya 'Jeeno' Thitikul blazed to a seven-under 64 opening round at the Women's British Open on Thursday to snatch the lead from South Korean favourite Ryu…

Thitikul, the former world No 1 still seeking a first major, shot a first-round 64 to lead at Royal Lytham & St Annes

GOLF-OPEN:Golf-Thailand's Thitikul blazes to two-shot lead at Women's British Open