The press room at Qizhong Garden Golf Club buzzed with anticipation Thursday afternoon. Jeeno Thitikul sat across from reporters, fresh off a stunning 7-under 65 performance at the Buick LPGA Shanghai. She had just clawed back from a brutal 3-over start through two holes. Yet the questions weren’t just about her remarkable recovery. They centered on something bigger—her status as the World No. 1 golfer in women’s golf. And rightfully so, since she is the only second Thai golfer to be #1.

When asked about being at the top and how it might change her personality, Jeeno delivered wisdom that belied her 22 years. Her comment stood out, especially considering she had dethroned Nelly Korda just two months earlier after Nelly’s historic 71-week reign. Jeeno didn’t sugarcoat the reality of

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