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Atthaya targets win at Women’s British Open

Teenager inspired by former champ Ariya

Thailand’s Atthaya Thitikul plays a shot during the final round of the Evian Championship on Sunday. (Photo: LET Tristan Jones)

Thai teenage sensation Atthaya Thitikul wants to follow in the footsteps of compatriot Ariya Jutanugarn by winning the Women’s British Open.

The final major of the year will be held at Muirfield in Scotland from Aug 4-7.

Atthaya, who was the low amateur at the event twice at the championship in 2018 and 2019, will try to win the tournament as a professional.

The 19-year-old’s rise through the professional rankings continues an exemplary amateur career which saw her make headlines in 2017 as the youngest player ever to win a…

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