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Atthaya eyes major breakthrough

Atthaya eyes major breakthrough

Ariya gunning for 2nd British Open triumph

Thailand’s Atthaya Thitikul plays a shot at the Evian Championship last month. (AFP photo)

Teenage sensation Atthaya Thitikul will be bidding to win a breakthrough LPGA title at the Women’s British Open, which tees off on Wednesday at Carnoustie in Scotland.

The 18-year-old is one of 11 Thais in the field who include two-time major winner Ariya Jutanugarn, ANA Inspiration champion Patty (Paphangkorn) Tavatanakit, and 2020 British Open runner-up Jasmine (Thidapa) Suwannapura.

In the eyes of the bookmakers, Atthaya and Ariya are among the top-six favourites to win the year’s fifth and final major championship on the women’s circuit.

Atthaya is installed as the third favourite…

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