Honda LPGA Thailand Round 1

The 2026 LPGA season’s early Asian swing kicked off on Thursday, February 19, at the Siam Country Club Old Course in Pattaya. The Honda LPGA Thailand began with ideal scoring conditions, drawing a massive gallery eager to see World No. 1 and local favorite Jeeno (Atthaya) Thitikul. With 72 of the world’s best players in the field—including 21 of the top 25 in the Rolex Rankings—the opening round lived up to its reputation as a "birdie-fest," setting a high-octane pace on the fast-rolling greens of the Chonburi province. Japan’s Nasa Hataoka and Thailand’s own Chanettee Wannasaen carded matching 7-under-par 65s to claim a share of the first-round lead. The chase pack remained extremely tight, with Gemma Dryburgh, Somi Lee, and Hye-Jin Choi all just one stroke back at 6-under-par. Dryburgh provided one of the day's biggest highlights, opening her round with an eagle and three birdies in her first few holes to briefly hold the solo lead. Meanwhile, World No. 1 Jeeno Thitikul and veteran Lydia Ko stayed within striking distance, both carding bogey-free 67s to sit just two shots off the pace. Defending champion Angel Yin opened with a steady 69, keeping her title defense hopes alive after the first 18 holes.