World No 1 Nelly Korda battled through a neck injury but is only four shots behind leader Jeeno Thitikul, who is seeking her first major title; watch second round of KPMG Womens PGA Championship on Friday from 4pm,

FRISCO, Texas — Jenno Thitikul walked off the fifth green after a double bogey in the first round of the KPMG Women's PGA Championship reminding herself to stay patient and that some missed shots are going to happen.

Thailand's Jeeno Thitikul shot a 68 to edge into an early lead at the Women's PGA Championship. World number two Thitikul, 22, recovered from a double bogey at the fifth with six birdies to finish on four under par at the third of this year's five LPGA majors.