Six Thai stars gunning for US Women’s Open success

Six Thais, led by sisters Moriya and Ariya Jutanugarn, will take part in the US Women’s Open, which tees off in Houston on Thursday.

The other four are Jasmine (Thidapa) Suwannapura, Pornanong Phatlum, Pajaree Anannarukarn and Patty (Paphangkorn) Tavatanakit.

Ariya, who won the 2018 US Women’s Open, will be seeking her third major crown and 11th LPGA Tour win this week.

The former world No.1 has had an unconvincing season with her best finish being sixth place at the Drive On Championship in October.

Moriya has two top-10 finishes this year including third at the Portland Classic in September.

Both returned to action at last week’s Volunteers of America Classic after testing positive for Covid-19 a few weeks…