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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.

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