Jeeno Thitikul Stays Patient and Goes on a Birdie Streak to Take First-Round Lead at Women's PGA
COLLIN COUNTY, TEXAS, JUN 19 – Jeeno Thitikul overcame an early double bogey with six birdies on a hot, windy day to lead by one stroke at the KPMG Women's PGA Championship, officials said.
- Jeeno Thitikul shot a 4-under 68 to take the first-round lead on June 19, 2025, during the opening day of the major tournament held at Fields Ranch East in Frisco, Texas.
- Thitikul recovered from an early double bogey on the fifth hole by focusing on patience and composure amid the challenging windy conditions at Fields Ranch East course.
- On June 20, Thitikul extended her lead to three strokes by shooting a 2-under 70 to reach 6-under 138, while Minjee Lee shot even par and remained second.
- Thitikul acknowledged that mistakes are inevitable in major tournaments and credited her successful putts on holes seven through nine with boosting her confidence as she headed into the weekend.
- After 36 holes, Thitikul leads comfortably by three shots as Leona Maguire sits eight strokes back, indicating strong control as the event progresses.
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Jeeno extends lead at Women’s PGA Championship
Jeeno Thitikul closed with back-to-back birdies in a two-under par 70 on Friday to stretch her lead to three strokes as sweltering heat and high winds again tested golfers at the Women's PGA Championship in Texas. Jeeno, the world number two from Thailand, started the day with a one-shot lead over Australia's Minjee Lee at

Jeeno extends lead at Women's PGA Championship
Jeeno Thitikul closed with back-to-back birdies in a two-under par 70 on Friday to stretch her lead to three strokes as sweltering heat and high winds again tested golfers at the Women's PGA Championship in Texas.
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