AIG Women's Open 2026 Round 2: Thitikul's Record-Breaking 64 and How to Watch

Thitikul Opens With a Historic Round

Jeeno Thitikul delivered one of the most impressive opening rounds in Women's Open history, posting a course-record 64 at Royal Lytham and St. Annes on Day 1 of the 2026 AIG Women's Open. The 23-year-old Thai standout leads by two strokes heading into Friday's second round.

A Major Title Still Missing From Her Resume

Despite her status as a former World No. 1 and owner of nine LPGA Tour victories, Thitikul has yet to capture a major championship. That single gap on her resume makes this week particularly compelling — with 54 holes remaining and a cushion already in hand, she has the kind of position that can define careers.

How to Watch Round 2 (All Times ET)

- Golf Channel: 4–8 a.m. ET - USA Network: 8 a.m.–2 p.m. ET - Streaming: Golfchannel.com, Golf Channel App, NBC Sports App

Notable Tee Times to Watch

Among the highlights: Thitikul tees off alongside Miyu Yamashita and Lauren Coughlin at 3:31 a.m. ET. Other marquee groupings include Lydia Ko and Nelly Korda (8:26 a.m. ET) and Linn Grant with Jin Young Ko (7:42 a.m. ET).

Strokeslab's Take

Posting a 64 under major championship conditions is a Strokes Gained achievement that demands elite-level performance across SG: APP and SG: Putting simultaneously — you simply cannot manufacture that score with one hot category alone. As official SG data becomes available for Round 1, we'll be dissecting whether Thitikul's lead is built on a repeatable foundation or a statistical outlier to watch.