Thitikul, 16, earns low amateur honors at Women's British Open
8/4/2019 | by AmateurGolf.com Staff
see also: View results for AIG Women's British Open, Royal Porthcawl
It was the fifth major start for the Thai player, who also has won twice on the Ladies European Tour despite being only 16.
Thitikul has already won two events on the Ladies European Tour. The Thai player won the Ladies European Thailand Championship in June after winning. When she earned her first LET victory back in 2017 at age 14 (four months and three days), she became the youngest known winner of a professional golf tournament.
At Woburn Golf Club in England, Thitikul had her best round of the week on Friday, a 4-under 68 that secured her a weekend tee time. She followed with rounds of 70-73. Sunday’s final round included two birdies in her final four holes.
Thitikul told Golfweek that she planned to turn pro next year, she just wasn’t sure when.
For the honor of low amateur, Thitikul beat out Japan’s Yuka Yasuda, who just last week shared that title with Albane Valenzuela at the Evian Championship, another LPGA major. After rounds of 73-70-70-77 at Woburn, Yasuda finished the week at 2 over and part of a tie for 59th.
Results: AIG Women's British Open
| Place | Player | Location | Pts | Scores |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| T29 | , Thailand | 800 | 73-68-70-73=284 | |
| T59 | , Japan | 500 | 73-70-70-77=290 | |
| MC | , Austria | 0 | 76-72=148 | |
| MC | , England | 0 | 76-74=150 | |
| MC | , England | 0 | 75-77=152 |
About the AIG Women's British Open
The Women's British Open is one of the five major championships of women's professional golf. It is recognized by both the LPGA Tour and the Ladies European Tour as a major. Amateurs must have a handicap of scratch or better. Pre-qualifying required.
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