Jeeno Thitikul Bio
Atthaya “Jeeno” Thitikul, born on 20 February 2003 in Ban Pong, Ratchaburi, Thailand, is a Thai professional golfer who plays on the LPGA Tour and the Ladies European Tour. She gained global recognition in 2017 when, at 14 years, 4 months, and 19 days old, she became the youngest golfer to win a professional tournament at the Ladies European Thailand Championship. By 2022, she was named the LPGA Tour Rookie of the Year, and in 2023, she received the prestigious Vare Trophy for the lowest scoring average. Over the years, Thitikul has secured numerous victories and accolades, solidifying her status as one of the rising stars in the world of golf.
Standing 1.62 m tall and standing as the World No. 1 by late 2025, Thitikul has continued to break barriers, including a record-setting 22 professional wins. She remains one of the most decorated Thai golfers in history, and her journey from a young prodigy in Ratchaburi to the pinnacle of women’s golf is a testament to her dedication and skill.
Early Life and Background
Thitikul was born on 20 February 2003 in Ban Pong, Ratchaburi, Thailand, to Montree and Siriwan Thitikul. Her introduction to golf came at a young age, with her father offering her the choice between golf and tennis at just six years old. She chose golf after watching pictures of both sports on YouTube. This early decision set the stage for a remarkable career in the sport.
Thitikul honed her skills as a junior golfer and graduated from Sarasas Witaed Nakhonpathom School in Nakhon Pathom. She is also known by her nickname, “Jeen” or “Jeeno,” which has become synonymous with her presence on the golf course. Her family played a crucial role in supporting her early training, providing the foundation for her future success.
Path to Professional Golf
Thitikul’s path to professional golf was marked by a series of impressive amateur achievements. In 2017, at just 14 years old, she won the Ladies European Thailand Championship as an amateur, becoming the youngest golfer ever to win a professional tournament. This victory earned her entries into the Women’s British Open and the Evian Championship, where she made the cut at the latter and finished in 64th place.
That same year, Thitikul won an individual gold medal and was part of the Thailand team that won another gold in the team event at the SEA Games in Malaysia. She continued to compete in various amateur tournaments, including the Women’s Amateur Asia-Pacific Championship, which she won in 2018. By June 2019, she was ranked first in the world on the Women’s World Amateur Golf Ranking, a position she held for a total of 12 weeks.
Jeeno Thitikul Career
Early Career (2017–2019)
Thitikul’s early career was defined by her record-breaking amateur achievements. In 2017, she won the Ladies European Thailand Championship, making history as the youngest golfer to win a professional tournament. She followed this with victories in the Taiwan Amateur Open and the Junior Dutch Open, where she carded a course-record 8-under-par round to win by eight clear shots. Her success continued in 2018 with wins at the Women’s Amateur Asia-Pacific Championship and the World Junior Girls Championship, where she broke the course record with a 12-under-par 60.
In 2019, Thitikul won the Ladies European Thailand Championship for the second time, finishing with a five-under-par 67 to win by five shots. She was ranked first in the world on the Women’s World Amateur Golf Ranking in June 2019 and then again from October 2019 until January 2020 before turning professional. Her amateur career concluded with a bronze medal in the women’s team event at the 2019 SEA Games in the Philippines.
LPGA Tour Breakthrough (2020–2022)
Thitikul began her professional career in January 2020, competing in several events held in Australia. One notable performance included a fourth-place finish at the Women’s NSW Open. The global COVID-19 pandemic caused a pause in the golf season, but after its resumption in July, Thitikul secured her first professional victory at the Thai LPGA Tour’s 3rd Singha-SAT Thai LPGA Championship. Her 2020 season culminated in five total wins on the Thai LPGA Tour, while securing the top spot on the tour’s money list.
In 2021, Thitikul began playing on the Ladies European Tour, where she won the Order of Merit and Rookie of the Year titles. She earned her LPGA Tour card for the 2022 season after finishing third at the qualifying school. On 27 March 2022, Thitikul won her first LPGA Tour tournament at the JTBC Classic, becoming the youngest winner on the tour since Brooke Henderson. By October 2022, she rose to the number two spot in the world rankings and, on 31 October, ascended to the world number one golfer for the first time, becoming the second-youngest golfer to reach this milestone after Lydia Ko.
Ladies European Tour and Continued Success (2023–2025)
Despite not securing an individual victory in the 2023 LPGA Tour season, Thitikul had 13 top-10 finishes in the 21 tournaments she entered. She became the second Thai player to win the Vare Trophy, an award recognizing the player with the lowest scoring average for the season, with an average of 69.53 strokes over 75 rounds. In December 2023, Thitikul secured a 7-stroke victory at the Simone Asia Pacific Cup on the Ladies Asian Tour.
In 2024, Thitikul played together with Ruoning Yin in a team to win the 2024 Dow Championship. She secured first place in the Aon Risk Reward Challenge in November, being awarded its $1 million prize. Later that month, Thitikul won the CME Group Tour Championship, finishing at 22 under par and earning a prize of $4 million. In 2025, Thitikul began her season with a victory at the PIF Saudi Ladies International on the Ladies European Tour, followed by wins at the Mizuho Americas Open, the Buick LPGA Shanghai, and a second CME Group Tour Championship. She reclaimed the number one position in the Women’s World Golf Rankings in August 2025.
Notable Events and Milestones
Thitikul’s career is marked by several signature events and milestones. In 2017, she became the youngest golfer to win a professional tournament, a record she held until 2023. In 2022, she became the second-youngest golfer to reach the world number one ranking. In 2024, she won the CME Group Tour Championship with a dramatic eagle on the par-5 17th hole to tie the lead and a birdie on the 18th to win by a stroke. In 2025, she became the first Thai golfer since 2018 to sweep the LPGA’s top three season-ending honors.
Jeeno Thitikul Career Wins
Thitikul has secured 22 professional wins across multiple tours, including 9 on the LPGA Tour, 5 on the Ladies European Tour, 1 on the Ladies Asian Tour, and 7 on the Thai LPGA Tour. Her victories span individual events, team competitions, and major championships, showcasing her versatility and consistency.
LPGA Tour Highlights
Thitikul’s first LPGA Tour win came at the JTBC Classic in March 2022, where she came back from 6 shots behind after 54 holes to force a playoff and win on the second playoff hole. She won her second LPGA title at the Walmart NW Arkansas Championship in September 2022 in a playoff against Danielle Kang. In 2024, she won the CME Group Tour Championship, and in 2025, she claimed titles at the Mizuho Americas Open, the Buick LPGA Shanghai, and a second CME Group Tour Championship.
Other Wins and Performances
In addition to her LPGA Tour wins, Thitikul has won 5 titles on the Ladies European Tour, including the Tipsport Czech Ladies Open and the VP Bank Swiss Ladies Open in 2021. She has also won 7 events on the Thai LPGA Tour, including the 3rd Singha-SAT Thai LPGA Championship in 2020. Her international success is further highlighted by her gold medals at the 2017 SEA Games and the 2018 Youth Olympic Games.
Jeeno Thitikul Family
Family Background and Racing Lineage
Thitikul was born to Montree and Siriwan Thitikul, who have been supportive of her golf career from an early age. Her father introduced her to golf at the age of six, offering her the choice between golf and tennis. This early support laid the foundation for her future success in the sport.
Personal Life
Thitikul is good friends with fellow LPGA Tour player Yin Ruoning, with their friendship beginning in November 2023. The pair went on to win the 2024 Dow Championship as a team. Thitikul has described Yin as “like my best friend out there,” and the two have developed a strong partnership both on and off the course.
2025 Season Performance
Thitikul’s 2025 season was a testament to her dominance in women’s golf. She began the year with a victory at the PIF Saudi Ladies International on the Ladies European Tour, held at the Riyadh Golf Club in February. She carried this momentum onto the LPGA Tour, winning the Mizuho Americas Open in May. In July, she recorded her best career finish at a major championship by placing second at The Amundi Evian Championship, tying for the lead at 14-under-par before being defeated in a sudden-death playoff.
Her consistent performances throughout the first half of the year propelled her back to the top of the sport. On 4 August, Thitikul surpassed Nelly Korda to reclaim the number one position in the Women’s World Golf Rankings, achieving this milestone for the second time in her career. In October, she captured the Buick LPGA Shanghai title after defeating Minami Katsu in a five-hole playoff.
Thitikul concluded her season in November by claiming her second CME Group Tour Championship. The victory marked her seventh career LPGA title. Furthermore, she became the first Thai golfer since Ariya Jutanugarn in 2018 to sweep the LPGA’s top three season-ending honors: her first Player of the Year award, alongside her second Vare Trophy and the LPGA money title.
