AIG Women's Open: Charley Hull, Lottie Woad in major mix as Jeeno Thitikul grabs early lead at Royal Lytham & St Annes

Jeeno Thitikul raced into the early lead after the opening round of the AIG Women's Open, as Charley Hull made a mixed start to her bid for an elusive major victory. <p>Thitikul carded seven birdies in a brilliant bogey-free 64 at Royal Lytham & St Annes, giving the world No 2 a two-shot advantage over two-time major winner Haeran Ryu and Shiho Kuwaki.</p><p>Ryu carded a five-under 66 as she looks to become the first player to win three consecutive majors since Inbee Park in 2013, with Solheim Cup star Celine Boutier making a bogey-free start to get within three of the lead.</p><ul><li><strong><a href="https://www.skysports.com/golf/news/12176/13567418/aig-womens-open-2026-leaderboard-latest-golf-scores-from-royal-lytham-and-st-annes-weather-and-tee-times-for-final-womens-major-of-the-year">AIG Women's Open: Latest scores and full leaderboard</a></strong></li><li><strong><a href="https://www.skysports.com/golf/live-blog/30917/13568117/aig-womens-open-first-round-live-latest-scores-updates-highlights-as-nelly-korda-charley-hull-chase-major-victory">Recap: Opening round as it happened at Royal Lytham</a></strong></li><li><strong><a href="https://www.skysports.com/golf/news/12176/13566558/aig-womens-open-2026-tv-coverage-royal-lytham-and-st-annes-schedule-and-how-to-watch-or-stream-live-on-sky-sports">When is the AIG Women's Open on Sky?